05Special Condition Codes

    Status Code 05: Account Transferred

    Account transferred to another office or sold to another lender

    Overview

    • Used when an account is sold or transferred to another creditor
    • The original creditor reports this status when transferring the account
    • The new creditor will establish a new tradeline
    • Should include K2 segment with purchaser/transferee information when applicable

    Common Use Cases

    • 1Debt sold to a collection agency
    • 2Account transferred during company merger or acquisition
    • 3Portfolio sale to another financial institution

    Reporting Guidelines

    • Report final balance as zero after transfer
    • Include Date of Account Information reflecting transfer date
    • Use K2 segment to identify the new creditor when required

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