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Settlement Program
Debt settlement, also known as debt arbitration or debt negotiation, is an approach to debt reduction in which the debtor and creditor agree on a reduced balance that will be regarded as payment in full.As long as consumers continue to make minimum monthly payments, creditors will not negotiate a reduced balance. However, when payments stop, balances continue to grow because of late fees and ongoing interest.Consumers can arrange their own settlements by using advice found on web sites, hire a lawyer to act for them, or use debt settlement companies.Some settlement companies may charge a large fee up front; or take a monthly fee from customer bank accounts for their service, possibly reducing the incentive to settle with creditors quickly.
Debt settlement can help you :-
 
  • Avoid bankruptcy: With debt settlements, you can reduce your debt burden and pay off bills comfortably. You can negotiate with the creditors or collection agency (CA) and settle your debts for as much as you can afford to pay. Thus, you don't need to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy. There are chances of losing your home or car in bankruptcy wherein your assets are sold off to pay your creditors.
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  • Single payment: Instead of paying multiple bills each month, you'll have to make a single monthly payment to the settlement company. The monthly payments are accumulated in a trust account in order to be paid off to your creditors/CA after negotiation. So, you can avoid the stress of paying debts at different rates and dealing with several creditors at a time.
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  • Avoid unfair collection practices: You can avoid unfair collection practices and harassment by debt collectors if you negotiate a settlement.
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  • Eliminate extra charges: The settlement company can try and eliminate late payment fees, if any. Any over-the-limit fees on credit cards can also be minimized or eliminated by way of settlement.
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  • Avoid lawsuit & other legal actions: Creditors or the CA can file a lawsuit, get a judgment order and garnish your wages or place lien on your property. You may be able to avoid such legal actions if you're in a settlement program.
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