As far as credit scores go, how much of a drop in my credit score would accompany me settling with my credit card companies? I have 22,000 in credit card debt, but I would be settling on my maxed out 10k BofA credit card and my maxed out 3k Citi credit card.
I was thinking that after I settle all my debt, I'd get a $500 secured credit card which I'd pay off at the end of each month to rebuild my credit. Would it take long to rebuild my credit this way?
(I also plan to settle with Amex and Discover, but I heard that they're difficult to deal with.) Thanks!