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denishkensa
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« on: April 09, 2010, 06:13:48 AM » |
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Pros:
1. Avoid bankruptcy: With debt settlements, you can reduce your debt burden and pay off bills comfortably. You can negotiate with the creditors or collection agency (CA) and settle your debts for as much as you can afford to pay. Thus, you don't need to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy. There are chances of losing your home or car in bankruptcy wherein your assets are sold off to pay your creditors.
2. Single payment: Instead of paying multiple bills each month, you'll have to make a single monthly payment to the debt settlement company. The monthly payments are accumulated in a trust account in order to be paid off to your creditors/CA after negotiation. So, you can avoid the stress of paying debts at different rates and dealing with several creditors at a time.
3. Avoid unfair collection practices: You can avoid unfair collection practices and harassment by debt collectors if you negotiate a debt settlement.
4. Eliminate extra charges: The settlement company can try and eliminate late payment fees, if any. Any over-the-limit fees on credit cards can also be minimized or eliminated through debt settlements.
5. Avoid lawsuit & other legal actions: Creditors or the CA can file a lawsuit, get a judgment order and garnish your wages or place lien on your property. You may be able to avoid such legal actions if you're in a debt settlement program.
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