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When it comes to
Debt Consolidation or Debt Relief there are typically three
effective relief options:
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Debt Settlement
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Debt Management
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Refinance/2nd Mortgage
Debt Management Plan
Objective: To help
the client get out of debt (usually in a period of 36-60 months)
by taking advantage of creditor benefits through monthly
payments to creditors eventually leading to payment in full.
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Pros: |
Cons: |
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Usually a
much lower interest rate, on a creditor by creditor basis,
is made available to the client. |
The payment
amount and time frame is longer than settlement in most
all cases. |
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In many
cases, if you are behind, your account may by re aged back
to a current status without having to make up any back
payments or late fees, after three or more consecutive on
time payments. |
This
increased financial pressure may not be feasible if the
client does not have the ability to use their cards. |
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Simplifies
things by giving one simple payment each month, and a
timeline to have your bills paid off. |
Not all
creditors may participate in the debt management program. |
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Also, the
program does not have a negative impact on your FICO
score.The monthly
set-aside amount may be much more affordable. |
Debt Management may
be right for you if…
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You are current,
can make minimum payments on your cards and pay regular
monthly bills without using the cards, but can not get the
principal balances down because of high interest rates.
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You had an
emergency that caused you to fall behind, but can now afford
regular monthly payments and just need help getting back to a
current status.
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