the 6 bodies of water surrounding the united states are....  (Pacific Ocean]...(Atlantic Ocean]...the(Arctic Ocean]... the Gulf  of mexico, Bering Sea, and Gulf of Alaska.
Like collection accounts, late payments can remain on your credit reports for up to seven years and also have a negative impact on your scores. But, also like collection accounts, they too have less impact as they get older. Itâs good to keep in mind that not all late payments are equal. A payment that is 30 or 60 days late isnât going to have as serious an effect on your credit score as a payment thatâs 90 days past due.
And yes, a collection account can cause considerable damage to your credit scores, not to mention the fact that you could be battling this account for several years and it can stay on your reports for 7.5 years.