Most of the PDL companies are unwilling to make any type of arrangements if you are current on your loan. Only when in default are willing to make extended payment plans.
I would check on the PDL laws for the state you are in. If there is nothing in law reguarding criminal prosecution for closing your checking account due to PDL, then I would close the account.
The first thing to keep in mind is to protect the funds you have! And the money you are paying each and every time for NSFs could be well used.
If there is a law reguarding criminal prosecution due to closed account, I would draft copies of
"revoke ach transaction agreement" letters and send one to the PDL companies. Also, go to your bank and talk to the mananger, explain your situation. Give the manager a copy of the revoke ach transaction agreement. Tell them to put a hard block on your account not allowing ANY debits or deposits. Basically freezes the account as it will be unuseable.
It is your right under federal law to revoke an ach transaction agreement at any time you wish. So know your rights! The PDL companies will try and tell you that you cant revoke the agreement because you signed a legal binding contract. Well, you actually did, and at the time of signing the contract you did agree. However, circumstances with your funds has made you change your mind.
Go to another bank and open a new account. Do NOT give out any information about the new account.
Once the PDL companies are unable to hit your account via ach transactions, the calls will START.
Now is when you can try making payment arrangements, and begin settlement. Make sure all of the PDL companies are
"legal & licensed" to lend in your state. If not you only owe the original amount borrowed, and nothing more!
They are not allowed to harass or threaten you! You can not be arrested for a PDL, it is a civil matter, not criminal. If they harass and threaten you send them cease and distist letters.