Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Clear My Credit Strategies That Work

By Jody Leach


Times are hard in terms of finances. Many have gone off track and find themselves over their heads with debts they are unable to pay let alone save money and make viable investments. The good news is that there are organizations who are answering the cry of those who are wondering, what can I do to clear my credit?

The help is being offered by organizations who offer help in clearing debt accrued from medical expenses, credit cards, personal loans, business loans and debt arising from debt collection and property repossession. They are however not mandated to deal with loans accrued from utility bills, auto loans, government and student loans, lawsuits and home purchase and renovation loans . Those who want help are required to fill out a form online so that an analysis of their debt can be done. The analysis is free and so it the consultation.

Debt counselors who handle cases double as debt arbitrators. They have experience in how to deal with creditors and collectors. The relationship they have makes them better positioned to negotiate as creditors are also seeking solutions to recovering their money. Also, arbitrators understand laws related to debt and debt collection well. They can work around them and protect debtors from exploitation from creditors and collectors.

Many people feel desperate and helpless over a mountain of debt they feel they can never get over. They therefore choose to declare bankruptcy to protect their assets from the hands of creditors. Chapter 7 of US bankruptcy laws requires that unprotected assets can be sold by creditors to recover what is owed to them.

On the other hand, Chapter 13 of the same laws makes a provision for debtors to come up with a payment plan. This reflects on credit reports which affects access to credit. When a person with this record wishes to borrow in future, they will do as at higher interest rates because they are seen as a high risk borrower.

Organizations offering debt relief do so through different debt settlement options. Apart from renegotiating the terms of a loan so a debtor may in the end paying only part of it, the organization also helps debtors come up with a savings plan. This is important to for one to have a nest egg and avoid falling into debt again. Aside from to lowering the sum payable and putting a stop to calls and visitors from creditors, some of them threatening, these services also help one to avoid tainting their credit report with a record of bankruptcy which remains of the report for up to 10 years.

Debtors are also advised on the option of debt consolidation. With this option, all the debts are consolidated and cleared with a debt consolidation loan that is given for this purpose. All the debt is thus cleared leaving a debtor with only the debt consolidation loan to pay.

Another way that a debt consolidation loan can be used is setting up standing orders to the different creditors at a bank. This ensures that payments are made on time every time until every debt is cleared. Either way, debt consolidation has the advantages of reducing the interest that would still be accruing on different debts and stopping late payment fees.




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