So, I just took the step of researching a debt consolidation company to help me get on the track of good credit again. I've sent them my credit report (fax) and they are now seeing if I qualify for the program. Currently I am $10,000 (rounded off) in debt and I need to quickly start improving my credit score if I want to own a home some day. I am a little nervous though about what I am getting into. They did say because I will have stopped making payments that my credit score will go down. Will it ever go up once I complete the program? I'd be paying at least $161 a month.


