Debt Buyers & Collection Agencies

Guidelines and FAQs for Metro 2® Credit Reporting

These guidelines are specific to debt buyers & collection agencies. All other applicable fields should be reported in conjunction with these values.

Why Debt Collectors Choose M2 Reporter

Maximize Recovery Rates

Accurate credit reporting helps motivate consumers to resolve their debts and improves collection success rates.

FDCPA Compliance

Built-in compliance checks for Fair Debt Collection Practices Act requirements and dispute handling.

Medical Debt Rules

Automatic enforcement of 365-day waiting period and $500 minimum threshold for medical collections.

Bulk Processing

Handle thousands of collection accounts efficiently with automated Metro 2® formatting and validation.

Critical Compliance Reminders

Pre-Reporting Contact

Always communicate with consumers about the debt before reporting to credit bureaus.

Medical Debt Restrictions

Wait minimum 365 days from DOFD and exclude debts under $500 for medical collections.

Contractual Debt Only

Never report fines, tickets, library fines, or parking violations - only contractual debts.

Paid Account Protection

Never delete collection accounts that are reported as paid in full.

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