Why Debt Dissolve
Debt Dissolve is a technology-based Program that allows consumers to enforce their rights under Federal Laws which are in place to protect you as a consumer without the expense of an attorney. We help shift the balance of power to you and away from Creditors. It’s important you use all the tools that are available to protect yourself legally from unscrupulous Creditors, even if you cannot afford an attorney.
Other Debt Relief Options
Creditor In-House Programs
Many credit card companies have hardship programs consumers can utilize. These hardship programs qualify you if you have the right ratio of income to expenses and can afford to make a payment each month at a reduced interest rate. Hardship programs can be challenging because your income and expenses have to be within a small window where you can pay back the debt over 48 to 60 months on average. These programs still require a 100% repayment to the Creditor and they do require you to have enough income to make the payments. Hardship programs do not typically reduce balances at all, only a small reduction in interest. Although a hardship program can be beneficial, it is not a solution to reduce total amount of debt.
Debt Consolidation
With a Debt Consolidation Program, typically you have to qualify for a new loan in an amount sufficient to pay off your credit cards and other debt. Consumers who have tried to get new loans can tell you how difficult it can be to qualify for a new loan when you have credit card debt. Since debt consolidation is a new loan, all the usual underwriting parameters apply such as a minimum credit score, a favorable debt to income ratio and a reliable source of income which is sufficient to pay off all your debt. Even if you do qualify, these programs just shift the payment from a number of Creditors to one Creditor but do not reduce the amount and therefore do not offer most consumers meaningful relief.
Debt Settlement
In debt settlement programs, a 3rd party company typically collects money from you each month which they put into a separate account for you, similar to a savings account which you fund. Once the amount accumulates the settlement company approaches your Creditors one-by-one and offers the amount you have saved to settle the debt for some amount less than the outstanding balance. Debt Settlement can be effective if you have almost enough to pay Creditors and can put away a significant amount over time. However, debt settlement companies can be expensive with the average debt settlement client paying roughly $2,950 just in fees to the debt settlement company (the actual settlements are in addition). Another drawback is the average settlement in the debt settlement industry is 68% as a lump sum. Although this is a nice reduction, it does not take into account the company’s fees as well as the additional amount you may owe in taxes as discharged debt is usually taxable. So by the time you add up all the fees, settlement amount, and discharge of indebtedness taxes, you end up paying more than you expected. Finally, during this process collections continue and you may face lawsuits from Creditors, late fees and aggressive collection tactics.
Non-Profit Credit Counseling
Most non-profit credit counseling programs are actually run or sponsored by the credit card companies. Their role is to extract as much from you as you can offer. These programs are similar to the Creditors’ in-house hardship programs but with a 3rd party in the middle. Additionally, most of these “non-profit” operations still charge a fee for their services although if you are just slightly short on making your payments, they can often reduce interest rates for a fixed term.
Bankruptcy
For most people, bankruptcy offers more meaningful relief than many of the other options. As you’ve probably heard in a chapter 7 bankruptcy, debt is eliminated through a court process however if you have assets of any kind, those assets can be liquidated to pay Creditors. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a repayment plan for Creditors based on your income, but you must typically devote all your disposable income to paying back Creditors for 5 years if you are to receive a reduction in overall balances. Additionally, both chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy can stay on your credit report for 10 years.
Debt Dissolve
Disputing a debt, and defending your consumer rights will never be a bad idea. You have an absolute right to demand these documents and information from Creditors, so why wouldn’t you? And with our affordable cost, there’s no reason to wait. The sooner you start the Debt Dissolve process, the sooner you very well may find yourself completely debt free!