Debt
Consolidation Loans -Frequently Asked Questions
What
is Debt Consolidation?
Our debt consolidation program offers special benefits not otherwise available
to the consumer that helps anyone overwhelmed by debt to pay off their debts,
usually in less than five years. During this same period the consumer's credit
rating will ordinarily improve. In our program, you make one monthly payment to
us and we use that to pay all of the creditors you list in the program. Usually,
that one monthly payment is substantially less than the combined monthly total
of what you are currently paying to those creditors.
What
benefits do you offer?
Our
debt consolidation program can offer the following benefits, depending on the
creditor and the debt circumstances:
Reduced
interest rates (sometimes to 0%)
Waived
account fees (such as late charges or overlimit fees)
Re-aging
of accounts, and
A
single, consolidated monthly payment that is generally much lower than the total
of what all of your creditors are asking for now.
These
benefits allow you to:
Pay
more towards the principal of the real debt (as apposed to just interest) and,
therefore,
Get
out of debt in a much shorter period of time than it would currently take by continuing
to make minimum payments.
Ordinarily,
if the program is successfully completed, and no new or additional financial difficulties
occur, credit ratings and scores should improve.
While
on the program, you may not use your credit cards. It is also important that you
make your single consolidated monthly payment on time. It's as easy as that.
Do
You loan me money?
No.
We do not ask you to sign up for a loan that may make your current situation even
worse. We simply make arrangements with your creditors for payments that you can
handle. We also offer all available benefits to help make those payments really
cut down the debt.
**If
you are looking for low rate refinancing or a 2nd mortgage, go here.
What
is the difference between bankruptcy and your Debt
Consolidation Program?
Our
Program is a smart alternative to bankruptcy. Our program allows you to stay out
of court and pay off your debts at a pace that you can handle.
There
are many potential problems with bankruptcy. Many employers now ask if you have
ever filed for bankruptcy on employment applications. Filing bankruptcy may be
seen as irresponsible and it could affect your ability to obtain or use credit
for up to ten years. It could possibly affect your ability to get the employment
position you want.
Our
Debt Consolidation Loans Program should ordinarily, in most cases, improve your
credit rating and scores, and many creditors will subsequently extend credit to
you after you have paid off your current debts with them on our program. The same
may not be true following a bankruptcy.
What
about home equity loans?
Caution
is advised! Many companies offer home equity loans to promote what they call debt
consolidation. Usually these loans only add to your total debt, except that afterwards
you can lose your home if you have trouble paying! That will never happen with
our program.
If
you are considering a home equity loan to pay off your debts, think twice. Currently,
if you are unable to pay your unsecured debts your home is not at risk. If you
receive a home equity loan and are unable to pay, they can foreclose and take
your home.
The
safest way to consolidate your unsecured debts is through a service like our program.
That way, your home will never be at risk for problems paying unsecured or credit
card debt.
Can I pay more than my consolidated monthly payment?
Absolutely,
the more you send in, the sooner you will be debt free.
Will
I still receive harassing phone calls?
Once
your creditors receive your first payment made through our program, you should
stop receiving collection calls.
Not
all Credit grantors/debt collectors comply with this requirement, and may still
call you even after arrangements have been made on your behalf. If these calls
persist please notify us immediately.
How
does Debt Consolidation affect my credit rating?
Equifax
(A credit reporting agency) circulated a formal memo on September 7th , 2000,
that stated: "Financial counseling narrative codes are no longer considered
negative." What this means is that, by entering the e Debt Consolidation
Loans Program, there will be no negative impact on your credit report. On the
other hand, in most situations, successfully completing our Debt Consolidation
Program should improve your credit scores and rating, if no new or additional
financial difficulties come up.
By
entering into our program, you get the opportunity to have your credit report
re-aged. What this means is that after 3 consecutive on-time payments, your revolving
charge accounts may be updated and shown as current on your credit report. This
re-ageing is limited to once in a 5 year period pursuant to the guidelines of
the Federal Reserve.
Also,
by paying down your debt, your debt to income ratio will be dramatically improved.
This will be reflected on your credit report, which in turn should improve your
credit rating.
How
much does it cost ?
Nothing.
We charge no application fee, no interest or late fees. There is a reasonable
administrative fee which is calculated directly into your monthly payment. The
administrative fee is typically far outweighed by the savings in reduced interest
rates & credit card fees.
How do I get started?
To
get started, fill out our free quote form.
Once complete, your information will be submitted to our office. We will review
your information and contact you within 2 business days. There is no cost and
no obligation to call and speak to one of representatives, either to receive a
quote or to join the Program.
Feel
free to contact
us should you have any questions.
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those of you in the military, you can go here for a military
advance loan.
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