Free Non Profit Debt Consolidation - Do Such Companies Exist?

By Henry D Wilkins

In a land where the average debt per card is over $4000 and close to 1 / 4 of American citizens admitted to maximizing out one card, it is sensible that folk are searching for easy answers to ease their burden of debt. A non profit debt consolidation company can appear to be the solution to a prayer.

Many north Americans have many mastercards, all with substantial balances and high rates and regular payments. A non profit debt consolidation company barters with each creditor to reduce IRs and regular payments. After getting the hottest deal possible for the buyer, the non profit debt consolidation company totals the regular debts, so the consumer only has to pen one check to the non profit debt consolidation company. The company then distributes the payments to the different creditors.

The good non profit debt consolidation firms also offer fiscal support and help with budgeting so the customer doesn't find him or herself right back in the hole. Sadly , though , as with any other sort of business, there are good firms and bad ones. The coolest ones will help you to get and stay clear of debt.

The bad ones will pocket your regular payments to fill their own coffers. Your understandably outraged creditors won't see a cent of the money, or if they do, they are going to receive a lot less than the concluded on amount. The creditors will then take out their hate on your with badgering telephone calls, negative reports to credit agencies, for example.

The Federal Trade Commission website offers excellent information on separating the wolves from the lambs. In general be wary of any company that uses high pressure sales techniques or charges exorbitant "up front" fees or donations.

Debt consolidation isn't for everybody. Before starting you on a debt consolidation plan, the company should offer you credit analysis to get a full image of your earnings, purchasing activities, finance weaknesses and strengths, and so on. Any company that immediately wants to put you on a debt consolidation plan is suspicious. Ask the company up-front if they are going to keep a % of your standard payment and what that % is for. Ideally all of the money you pay each month should go to your lender.

Finally, just because the business advertises itself as non profit does not necessarily mean it is honest. Many illegitimate "non profits" charge exorbitant "donations" to use their services. Getting in with the wrong debt consolidation company can cost you your credit rating and your peace of mind. Do your research carefully to make sure the company you are working with has your best interests at heart. - 29866

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