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How do I pay for these settlements, how does it work? We work out a monthly amount that each client can afford to pay. That amount is electronically debited from their personal bank account and deposited into their "settlement account" at a federally insured bank on the date (s) they work out with our Debt Consultants. When the client has accumulated enough money to cover the settlement and our fee, we contact one of the creditors and make them an offer. Offers are submitted until both the client and the creditor agree on the amount. We then get the client's written or electronic approval on the total settlement (including fees). Upon receipt of the client approval, the bank will release the funds necessary to cover the total settlement (including fees). Once this settlement is paid, the client will begin the accumulation of funds in their settlement account and the process will repeat as money becomes available for the next settlement. We continue in this way until all of the accounts are settled. It is important to note that we do not make any monthly payments to the creditors and we cannot pay for a settlement without our client's written or electronic approval. Our primary thrust is to help our clients get out of debt as quickly as possible and to get firmly back on their financial feet. Credit, while a very important thing to have and maintain, is of secondary importance to getting your debt under control and becoming financially solvent. Most people think if they have stayed current on their payments then they have good credit. In cases where the debt is more than a person can afford, then their credit has been used up and they are no longer really credit worthy in the eyes of most lenders. At the end of our program, your debt-to-income ratio will be greatly improved and you will once again be able to build really good credit. |