How Debt Settlement Works in 2023

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Top Debt Settlement Companies: https://bit.ly/3IodySe
Debt Relief Monthly Cost and Duration Calculator: https://bit.ly/3TfWsbQ

How debt settlement companies work and whats the debt relief process? The companies charge a feed based on enrolled debt, and settle your accounts when the accounts are often behind.

Understand how debt settlement companies work and the debt settlement process including the escrow bank account, how the settlement process works, how your credit score may be affected, and how you rebuild your credit after debt settlement graduation.

If you are settling debt on your own, check out our video covering how to negotiate directly with creditors:
https://youtu.be/CT6AtJqyauc

Debt settlement credit score impact: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fTau2cM91Y

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:13 How Debt Settlement Companies Work
4:03 Day-to-Day Life in Debt Settlement Process
9:03 Credit Score and Credit Report Impact
11:13 Graduation and Rebuilding Credit Report
11:41 Conclusion

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Comments

@xtinanichole7510 says:

Do you know if a company called "Beyond Financial" is a scam or is it legit? Im freaking out!

@user-kr7wm1ne1k says:

I would like to negotiate for debt settlement with the creditors, but the loans are not past due long enough. Is it better to pay a portion of the minimum payment than completely missing payments?

@vha3742171 says:

What the chances of being sued

@pbasa says:

This is so helpful. Thank you!

@jdoyle7768 says:

I have been curious on this. I have gotten myself and my wife into so much debt its not funny. I've heard according to Dave Ramsey that debt refief isnt good, I want to know more.

@fbicer1461 says:

I received a mail that mentioned eligibility for credit card debt forgiveness through our federally regulated debt relief program, half of my credit card balance to be forgiven in California. So my question is what is the disadvantages if I use that debt relief program?
Thanks

@CM-jt6us says:

Most of all my debts are passed charge offs or in collections. Will curadebt be a wise choice?

@lookoutcam9614 says:

If you acquired the debt, then you should pay all of it back.. I was taught to work and pay all of my debts MYSELF.

@Mike_Hog_A_Nator says:

I'm Disabled & have $13k in Credit Cards. 10 low credit amount cards to be exact.
They are all almost topped out, however, ive never been late in the 2yrs I've had my Cards. I just cant get ahead. I have a perfect payment history but, at 29.9% im not catching up.
The debt settlement company told me that if i enrolled, i would pay around $265 a month for 36 months, zero interest for a total of a bit over $4000 dollars. He said the law firm would handle everything & they would send out letters to all the card companies.
He did say, most do not reply to this letter.
Then they handle everything & it wouldn't effect my credit but its tanked anyway.
It sounds like a scam but I'm leaning 50/50 towards doing this.

@macdolton7873 says:

What do you know about Michael Bovee of consumer recovery network?

@radames4853 says:

After debt settlement is it posible to get a home loan? Or you would be flagged because of if ?

@TamJ787 says:

So what happened to your credit score and how will it affect you in the longer run if you want to buy a house?

@howardgutman6983 says:

I can't speak about specific companies but there have been serious problems in the debt consolidation industry.

1. Is the money specifically allocated for payment. This gentleman suggests a sensible program where a consumer pays say $400 per month, 150 is used for cost and counsel fees, and the remainder for payment. Fine, but not every program works that way. Better confirm that they specifically agreed to allocate a certain amount per month for payment.
2. Skills and disposal of claims It's not so easy. One law requires a debt validation process and some send notices. But failure to comply may not eliminate the debt and a company might just say the debt has been verified or forward a recent statement. The collection lawyers are fairly tough, it's a competitive business where they're measured against one another, so don't count on easy settlements.
3. Complaints Check and see what the company's record is and how they're viewed by other customers.
4. Time Period They may provide a 2 or 3 year program but why? They can contact a bunch of companies at the beginning and try to negotiate settlements if they wished. What happens if you pay for 2 years and find the debts haven't been resolved. So you want to check for tangible progress on resolving claims early in the process, and get out if you're not getting satisfactory answers.
5. Can you do it alone Sometimes you can consider negotiating on your own.
6. Communicate hardship Hardship is a significant issue in many settlements and programs. Give the company information early and again, see if they're able to resolve matters.

@cherylchester1496 says:

I'm in a debt settlement program. Would the credit card companies work with me if I decide to take them out of the program and negotiate on my own? I'm talking about the ones they have not started payment on yet.

@sgilani7294 says:

Hi I hired Creditors settlement company
When I saw thy charged me 25% on each Credit card. I Disconnect with them

@matthewfionda says:

You should include 1099s as well in a future video. People settle debts and then wonder why they got a 1099 for the amount forgiven.

@Mrdealornodeal618 says:

Good breakdown! Thank you!

@quickstrike2010 says:

My experience debt relief company are only in it for their fees. They do not care about the client or what’s best for the client.

@9Greyskies says:

You spoke about fees and such but when I called a Program they said they could lower my total debt by 3,000 dollars. That’s great right?
And I was definitely leaning toward not doing this because it seems like it would destroy my credit but you say it can be built up again?
Thanks this video helped me feel more comfortable about this process.
And do you recommend any particular Program?

@marleysamonte6784 says:

Does it really settle debt though?? I don't have a late payments but starting to feel I am going to be late soon 🙁 should I call settlement company now? and is freedom relief company a good one?

@halysworld1608 says:

I received an assignment for debt settlement signing, but did some digging and many signing agents don't accept them, as it can impose some liability in the future.. it seems like the debt settlement is having the notary act as a representative for them, when in fact the notary public is biase to either party and just there to witness and notarize the customer signature.

@eandatoo says:

I'm thinking of starting my own debt settlement business to help people manage their debt. Do you have any videos or advice for me on doing that? – Eric

@kassie7348 says:

How does debt relief program affect loans? I see a lot for credit cards but not a ton on loans. Do you have a video for this?

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