Benefits of Settlements

Debt Relief

Debt Relief

 

There are benefits to a settlement program. Although there are equally as many risks and negatives.

Benefits of Debt Settlement

The benefits of a Debt Consolidation include the following:

  • One Low Monthly Payments
  • Reduce your debt on average to 40%-60%
  • Stop Harrassing collection calls
  • You are not required to own a home
  • Pay off your debts in 18-36 months.

What to know BEFORE you Settle your Debt

These are FACTS! No Matter what other company says, this is the TRUTH.

  • Debt Settlement will have a negative impact on your credit.
  • Even though the attorneys try to stop collector calls, there is still a possibility of some collectors still calling.
  • No Matter what anyone says and whether or not you’re enrolled into a settlement program. The Creditors can still try to sue you for the money you owe. This would include them getting a judgment and garnishing wages, freezing bank accounts, even forcing the sale of property to pay back the debt. Although this doesn’t happen in all situations, it is still a possibility you should be aware of.
Example of Savings

Example of Savings

With so many risks, why should I settle at all?

The fact is we’re all having hard times. With the economy the way it is. Sometimes we have to make the choice of either paying a credit card or putting food on the table. It’s times like these that we default on our payments. The first thing you should do is call a reputable company and try to get some help with your debt. I always suggest to try a Debt Consolidation before anything. If that doesn’t work, then Settlements would be your next option before a bankruptcy. Even though settlements has a lot of risks, it’s not the program itself that gives you these risks. If you’re past due right now, you still run the risk of getting sued by your creditor. Settlement is just a much faster and more affordable way of getting yourself out of debt.