Advice & Information on Working With Collection Agencies
How do I deal with debt that has been charged off and work with collection agencies?
I've looked everywhere and found nothing that best describes how to deal with debt that has been charged off and working with collection agencies. What are the alternatives, is simply getting a loan and paying them off ideal if making arrangements seem to have an adverse effect with mortgage payments, the price of fuel, etc? What can I do to keep creditors at bay and work, at the same time working on a solution?
If your debts have already reached the charge off status, then I am afraid that you can do little to stop the creditors from trying to contact you. Debt collectors have the right to call you for the purpose of collecting on the debt. The reality of the situation is that you are unlikely to get a loan given your credit history. But, if you have an existing mortgage, a home equity line of credit might help you. But, if you do not want to borrow additional funds, a debt settlement option might work for you. I will explain both these options in detail below.
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If you own a home, a secured debt consolidation loan may be right for you. This type of loan is essentially a home equity loan which is used to pay off your other creditors. Secured consolidation loans help many consumers by consolidating all of their debts into a single monthly payment with a lower interest rate and payment amount. However, you should be careful before you borrow money against your home to pay off credit cards and other unsecured loans; you will be converting what was previously unsecured debt into secured debt. This could cause you problems down the road if for some reason you are unable to make your payments, or if life circumstances force you to file bankruptcy, as you may not be able to discharge the secured debt as you would unsecured debt. However, secured debt consolidation loans work for many people, so this is an option to consider carefully–the Bills.com Savings Center is a great resource to help you find a lender for this type of loan.
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You may also want to consider the services offered by debt settlement firms. Rather than making monthly payments to your creditors, these programs negotiate lump sum settlements with your creditors, frequently reducing your debts by 50% to 60% of your principal balances. These programs usually take only 2-3 years to complete, so this is a good option for many people to rid themselves of debt in a relatively speedy manner. In many cases they can also reduce your monthly payment toward your debt. There is one major drawback to debt settlement programs, though–they will significantly damage your credit while in the program and for at least a year or two afterwards. However, if you are currently unable to afford to pay your creditors, the hit to your credit may be worth the benefit of ridding yourself of credit card debt. A debt settlement program is probably the fastest way to resolve you debts, and once you repay your debts, you should be able to rebuild your credit score through careful management of your credit accounts.
Hopefully, one of the several options I have described above may be able to help you. I encourage you to explore the Bills.com website, to read more about these and other options available to you.
I hope this information helps you Find. Learn. Save.
Good Luck,
Bill
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Did you know?
Mortgages, credit cards, student loans, personal loans, and auto loans are common types of debts. According to the NY Federal Reserve total household debt as of Q4 2023 was $17.503 trillion. Housing debt totaled $12.612 trillion and non-housing debt was $4.891 trillion.
A significant percentage of people in the US are struggling with monthly payments and about 26% of households in the United States have debt in collections. According to data gathered by Urban.org from a sample of credit reports, the median debt in collections is $1,739. Credit card debt is prevalent and 3% have delinquent or derogatory card debt. The median debt in collections is $422.
The amount of debt and debt in collections vary by state. For example, in Nevada, 32% have any kind of debt in collections and the median debt in collections is $2054. Medical debt is common and 16% have that in collections. The median medical debt in collections is $806.
While many households can comfortably pay off their debt, it is clear that many people are struggling with debt. Make sure that you analyze your situation and find the best debt payoff solutions to match your situation.
