Debt Consolidation Versus Debt Negotiation
by Talbert Williams
Debt consolidation experts differ from debt consolidation negotiators
in that the debt negotiators will work to get your bills reduced, rather
than simply rolling your bills into one monthly payment. Some debt
negotiators will work to get your bills reduced up to "40-60" percent.
This means if the negotiator manages to get your debts reduced to 60%,
then if you owed $10,000 in debts, your debts will be reduced to $6000.
Be aware that some debt consolidation services and debt negotiators
will claim to relieve you of debt in one year or else in one and half years.
But do not fall for this, especially if you have negatives on your credit report.
Why? Because if you have judgments, defaults, or what have you on
your credit report, it will remain on the report for up to three years, regardless
of whether or not you pay your debts off. In addition, if you have a bankruptcy
on your credit report, then it will stay on your credit report up to ten years.
Few debt negotiators will allow you to control your own debt
management plan through your own banking account. Yet, few
companies offer free counseling and your "money back guaranteed.
" Be aware that these services charge fees for their time and
potentially charge high rates of interest. Therefore, make sure
you read all paperwork offered to you by the company before
signing any agreements.
If you are in debt, you may want to reconsider bankruptcy by
choosing a debt consolidation solution or else hire a qualified
low-fee debt negotiator to act on your behalf. In conclusion, few debt
negotiators will work hard to save you money, and at the same time
let you know that your credit report will remain in tact
even if you payoff your debts.
Talbert Williams 1DebtFreedom.com All rights reserved
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