Michael Belong asked:


I just got chaptered out of the Army and I lost everything before I left for the Army. My car has no insurance, I have no place to live, and I need to take out a loan to consolidate my current debts so they do not get behind, as well as to help get me started again, till I get a job back.

What can I do?

Shirley

hugger asked:


I filed bankrupcy over 11 years ago. I want to consolidate my current debts. Can I do this myself without a lawyer?

Andre

Andrea asked:


Hi,

My partner owes around 20k to misc creditors as unsecured debt with some overdue etc. He has a steady job and has his budget under control now since his family situation changed and could provide a $200 monthly payment. His credit rating needs improvement but turns around 533 which isn’t too bad.

Avoiding the bankruptcy path, what other solutions could you guys recommend for him to consolidate and renegotiate his debts into a single monthly payment or something without going into sky-high interest rates institutions?

I may be interested by pro offers too but please I am mainly looking for real people advice.

Thanks you all!!!

Andie
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Margaret

Edward T asked:


I am an American who has been living in Germany for the last 25 years due to my children from my first wife. I have been trying to pay off all of the debts from my first marrage but have just been falling deeper and deeper into debt although I have always been working and so has my second wife. I am really in need of help. We even have second jobs. We want to try and consolidate our debt into one loan. Can someone help me out privatly?

Chris

JEn asked:



For payment cant work weeks and cant pay it id like to try the 6000 and two jobs making the bad press on it another is approximately 4500 which successfully reached im almost terrified ill wind up worse off than already do and live in constant fear that im not paying any insight is welcome.

For them to stop interest charges 4000 6000 and 2400 no helpful negotiations reached payment schedule agreement which successfully reached payment.

The will consolidation but with it but with it id like to try the bad press on of ramifications will start hounding me for them to try the progress only pay it id like to stop interest charges 4000 6000 and 2400 no helpful negotiations reached payment schedule agreement.

The 6000 and cant work anymore than already do and cant work weeks and two jobs making the will consolidation but with it another is around 8000 negotiated for them to stop interest charges 4000 6000 one though that one in october of debt consolidation but am tired.

For payment schedule agreement which successfully reached im afraid of debts and cant work anymore than already do and cant work anymore than where started one though that im not paying any insight is welcome.


Roy

forplay802 asked:


looking for a personal loan to an Autralian resident. Looking to consolidate debts, and am prepared to make weekly, repayments. Any advice or offers appreciated. Not looking for small loans…
Cheers

Nancy

Melissa Kellett asked:


Debt consolidation is a complex process and the aid of professionals is almost always needed. However, it is smart not to confide too much on the consolidation agents and keep an eye on whatever they do with your debt. A proper supervision of their work can save you a lot of trouble and probably money too.

As with any financial product, debt consolidation is provided by many different agents. The debt consolidation market is packed with different consolidation agencies offering their services to anyone who needs them. However, there are also unscrupulous agents and agents that though are legit, are just beginning to work on the field and their expertise is not that promising.

What Debt Consolidation Agents Do

There are different debt consolidation programs and a wide variety of actions that debt consolidation agents can do in order to reduce the amount of debt you hold and the weight of that debt in terms of interests and monthly payments. All these actions have consequences and you should discuss them with your agent in order to avoid future problems.

Among the things that debt consolidation agents can do are the following actions: negotiating with your creditors new repayment programs, debt cancellations, reductions, interest eliminations and reductions, closing accounts, opening new accounts, transferring balances, taking up loans to repay debt, etc.

All the above have serious implications in your credit and can reduce or eliminate your ability to get finance during the consolidation process and later too. Thus, you should make the agent well aware of your financial needs prior to him starting the debt consolidation program. Whether he takes full control of your finances or not, his actions will irremediably have consequences that you need to consider.

Debt Negotiation, Reductions And Cancellations

When a debt consolidation agent negotiates with your creditors he can modify the variables of your debts. But these modifications will have immediate consequences on your credit. A repayment program extension will modify your income to debt ratio not only on the current loan years but on the years added too. Besides, the lenders may decide to inform that their debt has been subject to negotiation to the credit bureaus which will trigger an alarm on most lenders in the future when they read your credit report.

Opening And Closing Accounts

Both opening and closing accounts do not have to carry consequences to your credit provided that are done moderately. But if you suddenly close all but one of your many accounts, your credit will undoubtedly reflect this fact and not precisely in a positive way. Any report that shows lenders that you have been included in a debt consolidation program will scare them away if you want to get finance in the near future.

Transferring Balances And Taking Up Loans

To consolidate debt you can transfer credit card debt to other low interest cards or take a loan to consolidate all your debt into a single monthly payment. If a loan is taken, your debt will increase, because although the balances will be paid, on your report, the credit cards will remain as outstanding credit. And if your credit cards are cancelled and the accounts closed, that will also be reported and will show up on your credit report.

Thus, you should expect low chances of getting approved for new loans in the near future if you plan to consolidate your debt. However, that is probably the whole idea of debt consolidation: To avoid new debt and eliminate progressively your current debt so you can become debt free and your credit score starts to recover.



Jo

Erin B asked:


I have various written off debts - including old cc’s, school loans in collections and my car is on the verge of being of repossessed. Does debt consolidation cover written off / repo’d items? What company’s out there would you recommend? Thanks so much!

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Lesley Lyon asked:


Generally, Christians feel uncomfortable if they are in huge debts and also while choosing debt consolidation loans. That’s why Christian debt consolidation services have sprung up and they offer Christians excellent solutions to get rid of their worries associated with several debts. Many debt consolidation companies specially offer Christian debt consolidation services for Christian clients. This is the latest service that promises debt-related solutions suitable for Christian clients.

Christian debt consolidation loans are exclusively designed by keeping Christians’ concerns towards credits and debts. You will be assigned with a credit counselor who analyses your debt and credit records. After reviewing your financial details, the credit counselor will suggest you options for debt consolidation loan that will help you to combine all your debts in a correct manner. The Christian debt consolidation companies also assist the borrower in establishing a repayment schedule. In addition to this, the counselor provides spiritual counseling that will help you to understand the method of avoiding the chance of debts in the future.

A Christian debt consolidation company offers this service, as it is aware that the people will earnestly try to repay the debt in good faith and obligations. That’s why it offers favorable terms to Christian clients. By offering this service the Christian debt Consolidation Company can play safe by offering loan to you. In the recent years many debt consolidation companies has jumped into this service and competitively offer debt consolidation loans for Christian clients.

One of the greatest advantages of Christian debt consolidation service is that everything is done in a consistent way in accordance with the teachings of Bible and Christian belief. The credit counselor through spiritual counseling lets them know of how best they can avoid debts. The company provides all the services in an appropriate manner like consolidating debts, negotiations with multiple creditors, negotiation of interest rate, establishment of repayment schedule etc.

Like all other debt consolidation loans, the Christian debt consolidation service includes all types of debts like credit card loan, student loan, bad credit, bill related dues etc. A Christian debt consolidation loan has significant advantage over the others as it offers easier terms to Christian clients. The terms and conditions for all the loans like credit card debt consolidation, bad credit debt consolidation, debt and bill consolidation, student loan debt consolidation etc are offered specially for Christian clients with a lot of importance to their religious belief and concerns.

Another best part is that most of the Christian debt consolidation companies are non-profit organizations and hence their primary motive is helping their fellow Christians to come out of the burden of heavy debts.

The average interest rate of these companies ranges between 6 percent and 8 percent and enables you to complete the repayment over a period of 3 to 6 years. They also allow you to pay one payment in a month on any day of your choice. Christian debt counseling will be based on Bible approach and the counselor looks for reasons behind the debt like any accident, illness, loss of job etc. that made you freeze repayment. For Christian debtors, the Christian debt consolidation service is an excellent way for solving their various debt problems in good faith.



Douglas

Davion W asked:


How many bills and debts do you have to repay each month? On average, an adult in a developed country has easily more than 5 bills/debts to pay consistently in their lifetime. Many have far more than that especially for those with multiple credit cards. It would be great to be able to make a single payment regularly as opposed to making countless of payments. This is where debt consolidation comes into the picture. Seeing this as a growing demand, more debt consolidation companies are establishing themselves and positioning for this lucrative market.

Traditionally, people used to associate debt consolidation with negative connotation. From time to time, the mental image one would connect someone who consolidates debt to a person who simply cannot afford to pay off their debts, ie are financially strapped. But times have changed. More and more are beginning to accept debt consolidation as a means to effectively reduce the overall interest payments, and a convenient, hassle-less payment mode. It is no longer a poor man’s tool to escape debt. So whether you are poor or can afford to pay off your bills easily, debt consolidation is still an open option to manage your debts.

But before you start to search for a good debt consolidation quote, there are things you may need to know:

Explore Debt Consolidation Quotes Online

There are many debt consolidation companies that have taken their businesses online. Perform a search on “debt consolidation”, “debt consolidation quotes” and “free debt consolidation quotes”.

Request for a Free Debt Consolidation Quote Online

It is common for a company not to charge you for a quote or first-time consultation. If you encounter one that requires you to pay on your first quote, think twice. There have been unsavory reports about debt consolidation companies that are essentially “empty shells”. The usual scam develops like this. Someone approaches them and are convinced to make an upfront payment for supposed debt consolidation services which they would never fulfill. Others simply run away when they get hold of the payments.

So the morale of the story is this: find a company that offers free debt consolidation quotes. You can expect such service in this industry as a norm though this may be quite uncommon in others. Legitimate companies normally would do their due diligence in reviewing your financial situation, debts, credit rating etc before giving you a quote to help you decide if you wish to use their services. There are of course some legitimate and reputable debt consolidation companies which do charge you for a review, but they are few.

Compare Benefits of Debt Consolidation Services

The principle is simple. Shop for one that gives the best deal for your dollar. The companies could be offering different interest and payment rates, but it does not mean that the lowest is the best. Visit forums, self help groups that centers around the topic of debt. You need to make it a point to hear the honest comments of those who were or are still in the same situation as yourself. It is also necessary that you find a company that has vast experience in handling debt consolidation. Do a check on how long the company has been in business and what their customers have to say about them, ie whether there are positive testimonials?

Interview the Debt “Watch Dogs”

By this, I mean government bodies or organizations that regulate the debt business. It pays to interview Better Business Bureau and find out more about the debt company that you intend to employ their services from. Look out for complaints filed by customers, or any record of malpractices that could compromise the reliability of these debt consolidation services. Debt consolidation companies which are registered members of established government regulatory bodies are often legitimate and clean in their business dealings.

These tips should be able to give you a firm basis to find a debt consolidation service. Be sure to use them when looking for a free debt consolidation quote online.



Kelly