A Collection Notice is a notification sent to a borrower when what occurs?

• A. They have abused credit with non-payment and may be turned over to a collection agency.
• B. Their account is approved for a loan.
• C. Their account has been paid in full.
• D. Their account is eligible for a balance transfer discount.

Answer: (A)

When payments stop being made and an account becomes delinquent, a Collection Notice is sent. It’s a formal warning that the borrower has not paid as agreed and that, if the balance remains unpaid, the debt may be turned over to a collection agency to pursue recovery. The notice typically states how much is owed and may outline next steps, including potential credit-report impacts and the possibility of third-party collection efforts. This matches the idea that a collection notice is triggered by non-payment and the move toward collection actions, rather than anything about loan approval, paying in full, or balance transfer promotions.