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When collections first show up on your credit report, you can expect your credit scores to drop anywhere from 50 to 100 points depending on how high your credit was to start. In general, the better your credit, the worse the hit will be. Over time, the collection account will affect your credit less and less.
Paying a Collection Can Benefit Your Credit Scores. Although collection accounts stay on the credit report for seven years, the longer ago they were paid off, the less of an effect they will have on your credit scores. A collection account that has been paid in full is often viewed more favorably by lenders than if left unpaid, especially after some time has passed.