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Most homeowners understand the consequences of late or missed mortgage payments — particularly the potential damage to their credit reports. Even though paying HOA dues on time is just as important, some owners don’t prioritize these payments like they do their mortgages or other auto loan payments.
Many people simply assume that paying HOA dues late or even skipping a month is no big deal, especially since HOAs usually don’t report to credit bureaus.
Reporting HOA dues to the credit bureaus is an option...and it’s easier than you think
Like rent, utilities, and other non-bank payments, HOA dues are often unreported. Many people believe the process is too time-consuming, expensive, or complicated for smaller HOAs.
That’s why a group of credit pros created Datalinx in 2001. We give our clients simple, user-friendly technology and offer unlimited support. Best of all, Datalinx makes it easy to report negative payment records to all of the four credit bureaus.
Credit reporting offers instant benefits for HOAs
Often, it's enough to just let your HOA’s homeowners know you'll be reporting late payments to the credit bureaus. This can have an instant, positive impact on your past dues.
For some, understanding the damage of even one late payment on a credit report and credit score is enough reason to pay HOA dues on time. Plus, the fact that these items can have a negative effect for up to seven years is another reason to pay on time.
In addition, your partnership with Datalinx to report past due HOA payments offers benefits such as:
- Fewer collection calls and visits
- Leverage to negotiate with past-due homeowners
- No long and expensive late fee, lien, or lawsuit filings
- Better HOA financials and cash flow
Strong financials and steady cash flow lead to new opportunities for purchases or property upgrades that benefit every neighbor. As a result, residents who pay their dues on time should support your efforts to collect from their late-paying neighbors. Also, you won’t have to raise everyone’s dues just to make up for their neighbors’ failure to pay.
More benefits for homeowners
Datalinx also offers the option of reporting all monthly dues payments to the credit bureaus, both positive and negative. Also, with this program, anyone who pays on time will enjoy:
- Positive credit report notes
- Higher credit scores
- Building a long-term “paid as agreed” payment history
Also, homeowners benefit when your HOA’s new financial position frees up money to spend within the community.
Call Datalinx today
Datalinx’s software integrates easily with most existing systems and seamlessly converts HOA payment information into the correct credit bureau Metro 2 format.
Plus, our team works closely with you through the setup process and provides ongoing credit data support. Visit Datalinx at www.datalinxllc.com or call 425-780-4530 to start reporting your dues today.