Hi! Can someone tell me what exactly debt settlement is?
Date: Tue, 06/01/2010 - 08:12
There are two different meanings, depending on your perspective.
There are two different meanings, depending on your perspective. Some people take debt settlement to mean any kind of debt solution program, others use it interchangeably with debt negotiation. Debt negotiation is were you (or a company on your behalf) negotiates with your creditors to get them to agree to a smaller payment in lieu of the full amount you owe.
my thoughts on what debt settlement is in a nutshell: negotiate
my thoughts on what debt settlement is in a nutshell:
negotiate a % amount with the creditor and "settle" for a lesser amount than the original.
take into consideration that there are a lot more factors when trying to settle.
Debt settlement is the process of negotiating with creditors to
Debt settlement is the process of negotiating with creditors to reach a lower payoff amount. There are so many questions and information about debt settlement that abound.
When I browse the internet, I see many people with different opinions on the topic. My say on the matter is that if an individual is falling delinquent on their accounts, it is MUCH better to settle with the creditors than to file bankruptcy. Fact is, for the rest of one's life, companies, insurers, employers, etc. can ask , "have you ever filed bankruptcy", but will probably not ask, have you paid back an agreed-to amount to creditors.
Fact is, if you can pay everything in full, have no hardship financially, then you really should pay back everything to your creditors.
If you are having a financial hardship, falling behind on your payments either to business creditors or personal, then it may be a good idea to get more information and find out if it is the right choice for you.
Unlike credit counseling, which works on behalf of creditors, de
Unlike credit counseling, which works on behalf of creditors, debt settlement works for the consumer. Debt settlement may also help you avoid damaging, embarrassing bankruptcy. It is the fastest method of settling debt that is available to struggling consumers.
Quote:Originally Posted by AnonymousUnlike credit counseling, wh
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Originally Posted by Anonymous Unlike credit counseling, which works on behalf of creditors, debt settlement works for the consumer. Debt settlement may also help you avoid damaging, embarrassing bankruptcy. It is the fastest method of settling debt that is available to struggling consumers. |
And as I state often on this forum, there is NO PUBLIC RECORD of settlement with the courts. While it may show "settled" on a credit report, we can somewhat control who sees that. Public records, on the other hand, are dished out for free or a small fee on the web and soon the whole world knows you were sued for a debt or filed bk.
When you fall behind on your payments due to some sort of financ
When you fall behind on your payments due to some sort of financial hardship, debt settlement is usually the right path to take. It involves negotiating with your creditors to reach an agreement to pay a lesser balance in one lump sum. Negotiating your accounts yourself is not as easy as one may think. You really need to be aware of many different thing and creditors are usually reluctant to offer really good settlements to their own clients.
I am a representative at Rapid Debt Settlement and deal with things like this each and every day. Feel free to send me a PM with any questions. We are also currently ranked at the bronze level here at the forum. We all deserve to be debt free again one day. Good luck everyone!
Quote:Originally Posted by Sam RubanFact is, for the rest of one
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Originally Posted by Sam Ruban Fact is, for the rest of one's life, companies, insurers, employers, etc. can ask , "have you ever filed bankruptcy", but will probably not ask, have you paid back an agreed-to amount to creditors. |
i wouldn't say for the rest of one's life. remember it does fall off after 10 years. and i can't for the life of me remember an application that asked if i have ever filed BK!
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Originally Posted by dantheman And as I state often on this forum, there is NO PUBLIC RECORD of settlement with the courts. While it may show "settled" on a credit report, we can somewhat control who sees that. Public records, on the other hand, are dished out for free or a small fee on the web and soon the whole world knows you were sued for a debt or filed bk. |
true. but who the crap goes around looking to see people that have filed for BK? thats like looking for people that have a foreclosure against them!
Jeeze lol. Just trying to be helpful here. Debt settlement is th
Jeeze lol. Just trying to be helpful here. Debt settlement is the better option. The company I used actually did help me out.