Many people are hesitant about the process of refinancing their mortgages because they know very little about the process, the terms used in the process or the options that are open to them today as they attempt to refinance their homes.
As we know, there are many different mortgage packages available in the market today that cater to just about every need when it comes to refinancing a mortgage.
In addition, there are several unique types of mortgages, such as interest only mortgages, that some lenders are using to attract customers.
It is more important than ever for anyone with a home to understand all of the aspects of refinancing a mortgage so they can take advantage of the money saving packages being offered by lenders.
If you are one of the many people who want to find out just how you can make your home mortgage better suited to fit your current needs, you need this book! It will explain everything you could possibly want to know about refinancing a mortgage, from start to finish.
Are you seeking to save money in your monthly mortgage payment or perhaps looking to get cash back you can use to pay other bills, or even use to make some much needed home repairs?
Whatever you need, there is a mortgage package available for you.
This book will tell you everything about all aspects of refinancing in plain, simple English that is easy to understand.
You do not have to have a financing degree to understand the basics of refinancing and how it can both save you money and allow your home to work for you.
There is no better time to refinance your home.
It is important for a borrower to understand about refinancing before embarking on refinancing their own home mortgage.
If you want to learn everything there is to know about refinancing your home, in simple, easy to understand English with personal accounts, then this is the book for you.
Here you can learn anything you ever wanted to know about refinancing, from start to finish.
We will not only give you easy to understand instructions on exactly how to refinance your home and why you should refinance, but will explain all about the different types of mortgages on the market today. In the world today, mortgage loans are ever changing. Products are available today that were not available even five years ago. It is important for anyone who is thinking about refinancing their home to learn as much as they can.
Here is what you will learn inside this guide:
* How To Refinance
* Why To Refinance
* Types of Refinancing Vehicles Available
* Many Different Reasons To Refinance And How They Can Work For You
* New Mortgage Options Such As Interest Only Mortgages
* Terms That You Need To Understand When Refinancing
There has never been a better time to refinance your property and there has never been such a vast array of mortgage products on the market as there are today.
It is important to understand about the newer products so that you can achieve refinancing the mortgage on your home.
Whether it is to lower your monthly payment or lower your current interest rate, this could be the time to refinance.
No matter what the reason you are thinking of refinancing, it is important you are familiar with all of the options available to you so you can make the correct choice.
Even people who are not thinking of refinancing will find this book beneficial and may change their minds after reading it.
Getting a good interest rate is only one reason to refinance and today the rates are lower than ever.
But there are so many more advantages to refinancing your home and all of them can be found here in this book.
Anyone, no matter what their financial circumstances, can learn from this book how to find the best mortgage option to make their dream of refinancing their home come true. You can too!
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
VIP Series: Very Important Parts of the CPA Exam: Consolidations, Price Level-Foreign Exchange, Bonds, Accounting for Debt, Revenue and Expense Recognition (DVD edition with workbook)
Bring a CPA Review Class into your home: The VIP series contains DVD video lectures by Lambers CPA Review instructors. The student follows along with the enclosed workbook which contains outlines and practice questions with solutions. The instructor on the DVD will review select practice questions from the workbook during each lecture. The chapters covered in the VIP series are selected from the Lambers CPA Review video home study course.
This DVD edition contains the following Financial Accounting and Reporting chapters: Consolidations, Price Level-Foreign Exchange, Bonds, Accounting for Debt, Revenue and Expense Recognition. A bonus chapter contains Accounting for Income Taxes.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Student Loan Consolidation: How to Get Out of Debt!
With the interest rates in all student loan programs now at record lows, there is no reason for students and graduates not to consider student loan consolidation. With student loan consolidation, students and graduates can save thousands of dollars in interest charges.
This report explains the many benefits to consolidating several student loans into one loan and how you can save a large sum of money and reduce your overall payments by doing so.
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This report explains the many benefits to consolidating several student loans into one loan and how you can save a large sum of money and reduce your overall payments by doing so.
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DIY Guide To Debt Elimination - How to deal with credit card companies
In this modern age, debt is a fact of life. We run on plastic, as it were, swiping away for everything we need and want with those convenient plastic credit cards.
Sure, this is liberating and exciting, it allows us to get what we want now and pay for it later. There is no waiting time, no saving time, because we know we can worry about repaying the money at some later stage.
There is such a thing as good debt, by using credit to gain valuable assets in life – a mortgage for a home, a student loan for a college education. These things ultimately lead to increased wealth, and as long as you can afford to meet your repayments, you can feel positive and proud of this sort of debt.
But what happens when this debt builds up and up? When it seems out of control, and you end up owing more in debt that you can afford to repay... maybe even more than you actually earn?
THIS IS DEBT GONE BAD!
When you get into serious debt, no matter how large the sum actually is, there is a real problem. When you cannot afford to meet your repayments, be it on $1K or $100K, then there is a need to address this!
This guide was developed because we know two important things:
1.If a debt is called in, you need to acknowledge it or fight it – and that’s where DEBT VALIDATION comes into it; and
2.If you’re in debt, then you need to reduce and then eliminate that debt – and that’s when DEBT SETTLEMENT becomes so critically important!
This comprehensive, relevant resource contains everything you need to know about debt validation and debt settlement, including:
-Why you should always have a debt verified or validated before even considering repayment
-How to do this, and when you must do this
-How to deal with credit card companies seeking debt repayment
-What to do if a creditor doesn’t respond to your request for debt verification
-An explanation of your rights when it comes to debt validation
-A comprehensive collection of template documents and letters that YOU can use to undertake your own debt validation
-And so much more...
If you feel that a debt is NOT yours, and has been wrongly ascribed to you, then you must fight it! No one else is going to do the fighting for you, unless you hire a lawyer which can be very expensive!
Wouldn’t You Rather ‘DIY’ Your Debt Validation and Debt Settlement and So Save Buckets of Cash in the Process?
This book allows you to do just this, providing you with all the information and resources you need in order to master:
-What debt settlement is all about
-The types of debt that you can pay less than is owed on
-How to approach creditors when it comes to debt settlement
-When to be tough, and when to be flexible, when it comes to debt settlement
-How to plan for your debt settlement
-Why you should NEVER work with Debt Settlement or Credit Repair Companies if you can possible help it
-What documents and letters you must submit to DIY your Debt Settlement – we provide what you need!
-How to get your debt settlement history OFF your credit report
-Why creditors WANT to reach a good debt settlement agreement with you, so that you pay back less than is owed, and what you need to make this happen for yourself
-And much, much more...
And don’t worry – both debt validation and debt settlement are not intimidating or difficult processes! They are both a fundamental right that you should exercise, and are simple and straightforward to undertake. Understanding these two processes is an important investment in your financial future that you MUST make!
This book makes debt management a breeze. It equips you with the information you need and provide you with the template documents you must use when contacting creditors and debt collection agencies.
You too can break free of bad debt forever, becoming your OWN debt lifesaver. Why worry about debt and debt collectors when you can DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT?
Click here to buy from Amazon
Sure, this is liberating and exciting, it allows us to get what we want now and pay for it later. There is no waiting time, no saving time, because we know we can worry about repaying the money at some later stage.
There is such a thing as good debt, by using credit to gain valuable assets in life – a mortgage for a home, a student loan for a college education. These things ultimately lead to increased wealth, and as long as you can afford to meet your repayments, you can feel positive and proud of this sort of debt.
But what happens when this debt builds up and up? When it seems out of control, and you end up owing more in debt that you can afford to repay... maybe even more than you actually earn?
THIS IS DEBT GONE BAD!
When you get into serious debt, no matter how large the sum actually is, there is a real problem. When you cannot afford to meet your repayments, be it on $1K or $100K, then there is a need to address this!
This guide was developed because we know two important things:
1.If a debt is called in, you need to acknowledge it or fight it – and that’s where DEBT VALIDATION comes into it; and
2.If you’re in debt, then you need to reduce and then eliminate that debt – and that’s when DEBT SETTLEMENT becomes so critically important!
This comprehensive, relevant resource contains everything you need to know about debt validation and debt settlement, including:
-Why you should always have a debt verified or validated before even considering repayment
-How to do this, and when you must do this
-How to deal with credit card companies seeking debt repayment
-What to do if a creditor doesn’t respond to your request for debt verification
-An explanation of your rights when it comes to debt validation
-A comprehensive collection of template documents and letters that YOU can use to undertake your own debt validation
-And so much more...
If you feel that a debt is NOT yours, and has been wrongly ascribed to you, then you must fight it! No one else is going to do the fighting for you, unless you hire a lawyer which can be very expensive!
Wouldn’t You Rather ‘DIY’ Your Debt Validation and Debt Settlement and So Save Buckets of Cash in the Process?
This book allows you to do just this, providing you with all the information and resources you need in order to master:
-What debt settlement is all about
-The types of debt that you can pay less than is owed on
-How to approach creditors when it comes to debt settlement
-When to be tough, and when to be flexible, when it comes to debt settlement
-How to plan for your debt settlement
-Why you should NEVER work with Debt Settlement or Credit Repair Companies if you can possible help it
-What documents and letters you must submit to DIY your Debt Settlement – we provide what you need!
-How to get your debt settlement history OFF your credit report
-Why creditors WANT to reach a good debt settlement agreement with you, so that you pay back less than is owed, and what you need to make this happen for yourself
-And much, much more...
And don’t worry – both debt validation and debt settlement are not intimidating or difficult processes! They are both a fundamental right that you should exercise, and are simple and straightforward to undertake. Understanding these two processes is an important investment in your financial future that you MUST make!
This book makes debt management a breeze. It equips you with the information you need and provide you with the template documents you must use when contacting creditors and debt collection agencies.
You too can break free of bad debt forever, becoming your OWN debt lifesaver. Why worry about debt and debt collectors when you can DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT?
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Sunday, October 24, 2010
The Debt Optimizer - Debt Reduction Software
The Debt Optimizer is a program that will manage, reduce, and eliminate debt - automatically! No change in lifestyle is required, and no extra payments are needed in order for this program to work. This program will eliminate years off your mortgage, and save you hundreds of thousands of dollars in interest payments in the process using its revolutionary debt reduction algorithms. Unlike other similar programs, no refinancing or home equity loans are necessary. Compare with any other programs on the market, and if the Debt Optimizer isn't able to reduce debt as fast or faster, we'll give you your money back!
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How to improve Credit Score
With the interest rates in all student loan programs now at record lows, there is no reason for students and graduates not to consider student loan consolidation. With student loan consolidation, students and graduates can save thousands of dollars in interest charges.
This report explains the many benefits to consolidating several student loans into one loan and how you can save a large sum of money and reduce your overall payments by doing so.
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This report explains the many benefits to consolidating several student loans into one loan and how you can save a large sum of money and reduce your overall payments by doing so.
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7 Effective Ways to Control Your Debt
These 7 tips will give you the insight you need to finally begin controlling your debt. By any means is this a full guide to controlling your debt. This short report is made for those you just need that extra push to get started!
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Perfume Afrodisiaco
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Perfume Afrodisiaco
Step-by-step system how to get out of bad debt - Get Out of Debt Quickly and Easily, Right Now!
Learn How You Can End the Fear and Worry Created by Bad Credit and Debt Collectors - Get Out of Debt Quickly and Easily, Right Now!
Totally Debt-Free Lifestyle - Learn How You Can End the Fear and Worry Created by Bad Credit and Debt Collectors [Kindle Edition]
This guide gives you a step-by-step system to get out of bad debt! It's way different than anything else on the market and this program took me few years to develop!
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Totally Debt-Free Lifestyle - Learn How You Can End the Fear and Worry Created by Bad Credit and Debt Collectors [Kindle Edition]
This guide gives you a step-by-step system to get out of bad debt! It's way different than anything else on the market and this program took me few years to develop!
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Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom 2nd edition (Zero Debt)
Would you like to be free from financial worries, rest at night knowing your bills are paid, and have peace of mind when it comes to money matters? Then you need Zero Debt - a 30-day action plan to fix your finances.
In Zero Debt, you'll discover:
* How to get annoying creditors off your back
* Insider secrets to reduce interest rates or eliminate credit card late fees
* Your legal rights – and what bill collectors can and can not do under the law
* The best strategies to clean up your credit report or fix errors in your credit file
* How to make lifestyle changes that will save you money for decades to come!
If you want to be debt-free and achieve financial freedom, you need an action plan to guide you. This book is your step-by-step plan. It’s simple. It’s easy to understand. And it works.
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In Zero Debt, you'll discover:
* How to get annoying creditors off your back
* Insider secrets to reduce interest rates or eliminate credit card late fees
* Your legal rights – and what bill collectors can and can not do under the law
* The best strategies to clean up your credit report or fix errors in your credit file
* How to make lifestyle changes that will save you money for decades to come!
If you want to be debt-free and achieve financial freedom, you need an action plan to guide you. This book is your step-by-step plan. It’s simple. It’s easy to understand. And it works.
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Monday, December 29, 2008
How A Student Loan Consolidation Works? A no-cost student loan consolidation?
No-Cost Student Loan Consolidation
No-Cost Student Loan Consolidation
A no-cost student loan consolidation ? doesn't that just sound too good to be true? Think about it. You have just accrued thousands of dollars in debt through student loans after 4 years of college, or possibly even more. Then, a company offers to take all of your loans off of your hands, put them into one central loan, and do it all for free! Well, while it might not be too good to be true, it all depends around your particular situation, which could make this a "free" process, or could still work out to the benefit of the consolidation company that you are working with throughout the process.
How A Student Loan Consolidation Works
Here is how the student loan consolidation works. You have used up thousands of dollars in student loans to pay your way through college, obtain housing throughout college, and pay for other odds-and-ends while attending college. A student loan consolidation then takes all these different loans, pays for each of them, at which time you then pay the student loan consolidation company for the total amount of loans taken out during college.
Example of Student Loan Consolidation
If you were to have outstanding loans of $5000 to one company, $6000 to another, and $9000 to a third, the student loan consolidation allows you to owe $20000 to one company, rather than to three. This can save you money in the long run, as these companies also may be able to offer you a competitive interest rate, which means you will be paying less overall for your student loans in a shorter amount of time and to only one company.
Potential Student Loan Consolidation Problems
Problems can occur with student loan consolidations if you catch a deal that does not work out favorably to your situation. For instance, if you choose a no-cost student loan consolidation that does not offer you a low interest rate, you could actually end up paying them more than you originally would have! It is important that you choose a company not for their "no-cost" approach, but for their willingness to get your student loans paid off with a consolidation that promotes a quick pay-off with minimal interest rates.
This article is distributed by NextStudent. At NextStudent, we believe that getting an education is the best investment you can make, and we're dedicated to helping you pursue your education dreams by making college funding as easy as possible. We invite you to learn more about how to get No-Cost Student Loan Consolidation at www.NextStudent.com .
My goal is to help every student succeed - education is one of the most important things a person can have, so I have made it my personal mission to help every student pay for their education. Aside from that, I am just a pretty average girl from SD.
No-Cost Student Loan Consolidation
A no-cost student loan consolidation ? doesn't that just sound too good to be true? Think about it. You have just accrued thousands of dollars in debt through student loans after 4 years of college, or possibly even more. Then, a company offers to take all of your loans off of your hands, put them into one central loan, and do it all for free! Well, while it might not be too good to be true, it all depends around your particular situation, which could make this a "free" process, or could still work out to the benefit of the consolidation company that you are working with throughout the process.
How A Student Loan Consolidation Works
Here is how the student loan consolidation works. You have used up thousands of dollars in student loans to pay your way through college, obtain housing throughout college, and pay for other odds-and-ends while attending college. A student loan consolidation then takes all these different loans, pays for each of them, at which time you then pay the student loan consolidation company for the total amount of loans taken out during college.
Example of Student Loan Consolidation
If you were to have outstanding loans of $5000 to one company, $6000 to another, and $9000 to a third, the student loan consolidation allows you to owe $20000 to one company, rather than to three. This can save you money in the long run, as these companies also may be able to offer you a competitive interest rate, which means you will be paying less overall for your student loans in a shorter amount of time and to only one company.
Potential Student Loan Consolidation Problems
Problems can occur with student loan consolidations if you catch a deal that does not work out favorably to your situation. For instance, if you choose a no-cost student loan consolidation that does not offer you a low interest rate, you could actually end up paying them more than you originally would have! It is important that you choose a company not for their "no-cost" approach, but for their willingness to get your student loans paid off with a consolidation that promotes a quick pay-off with minimal interest rates.
This article is distributed by NextStudent. At NextStudent, we believe that getting an education is the best investment you can make, and we're dedicated to helping you pursue your education dreams by making college funding as easy as possible. We invite you to learn more about how to get No-Cost Student Loan Consolidation at www.NextStudent.com .
My goal is to help every student succeed - education is one of the most important things a person can have, so I have made it my personal mission to help every student pay for their education. Aside from that, I am just a pretty average girl from SD.
How to Overall lower payments due to reduced interest rates
Going Debt Consolidation Way!
We are aware of the fact that it is easy to get into debts, but on the contrary overcoming it is very complicated. Now give an end to your fear of lenders as more and more companies in the UK are offering solutions to tackle debts of individuals- both home owners and tenants. The buzzword these days for purging debts is debt consolidation. Debt consolidation pertains to clubbing of many outgoing payments to the lenders. It gives a greater ease to customers to wipe out debts in a smart way.
With the rise of incomes and subsequently enhancement of spending by the middle class; the money market is booming. The whole spectrum of financial industry is augmenting its benefits by increasing its commercial activity. More and more UK residents are acquiring credit cards and converting to compulsive shoppers. Every where there is hue and cry: more production and more consumption and generating profits by sales volumes. Along with rising incomes there is proportional rise in debts also. More and more UK residents are falling into the debt wad due to the mismanagement of finances: or you can say due to the disparity between income and expenditures.
With paradigm shifts in the financial services sectors and gradual transition from the sellers market to the buyers market, more and more financial firms in the United Kingdom are offering solutions to manage debts. All companies assert that they are the best in the industry and claim to offer tailor made solutions to fit in the profile of diversified customers.
Credit cards have eased the way we shop around and spend money. But its convenience tempts many to buy any xyz thing they feel the need of. When they realise that they have spent beyond their ability, it is too late. Even other unexpected and emergency expenses can disrupt your budget figures. It can be- medical bills, store bills, utility bills, credit cards, loan payments. Somehow the individual has to seek the assistance and counsel of financial experts in working out ways to resolve it. The final choice is theirs but there are myriad ways to solve this. UK residents seek assistance of those finance firms which guide them throughout the loan process and provide them with information which is unbiased and help them in understanding relevant debt consolidation financial products for their situations.
When it comes to looking around for debt consolidation loan and mortgage quotes, it is prudent to search for firms which can give competitive quotes from a wide range of leading UK companies. A wide range of financial tools are available as a route to get rid of debts. It's a buyer market now and you could avail the best deal for yourself.
There has been regular market research on the financial markets and implementation of the outcome of the researches. It has been found that a significant number of UK residents are not aware of the benefits of the debt consolidation options and are suspicious about how it works. There is a need to increase the awareness of the debt consolidation solutions and evolve new varieties and features for debt consolidation solutions. There is a great potential to increase the benefits of the debt consolidation solutions.
Richard Thomas financial expert at chanceforloans says: "Bankruptcy is a stage which should be strictly avoided because it affects the credit ranking on the individual for a decade and one is totally cut off from access to any type of loans. No financial institution is likely to trust him. It also shows its adverse impact on regular conduct of business." Growing finance firms have redrawn their path ahead by expanding their activities all around the United Kingdom and offering excellent customer oriented services. Some independent finance firms have even drawn a new track ahead of other finance provider by bestowing equal opportunity to the customers with poor credit or no credit. All borrowers are suggested to properly analyse their case before fixing decision on any debt consolidation alternatives.
Every year the requests for debt consolidation are increasing in UK and amounting to worth hundred thousands of pounds. Emerging finance companies cater to the requirements of all by searching the consolidation deals which best matches their profile. We expect customers to stay informed about the various options available in the market and himself choose the one after analysing their case.
Debt consolidation carries many benefits for the borrowers:
Single payment against multiple payments
Sliding interest rates
Overall lower payments due to reduced interest rates
Deal with single dealer instead of many
Elimination of credit card and other utility bills
End to harassing calls of lenders
Save money and be affordable to buy what you wanted
There are several companies in the market which claim to furnish quick approval of the loan request; but few stand by their promises. You have to decide yourself where to go and set your deal.
To sum up, debt is a burden which if left unresolved will entangle more and more in it. Before fixing your decision on any option by a particular company review the benefits against the cost. Also see the mistakes you made earlier pertaining to your mismanagement of income and expenditures and seek lessons from it. To avoid any further dilemma you have to ensure that you make repayments on time.
Remember that definitely there are several finance companies to support debtors by making their lives better and pleasant and to help them reach towards better financial well being, but that is at a cost. And you have to analyse upto what extent you are prepared to bear it. There are several solutions for debtors for debt consolidation but you have to turn your attention towards your income and the extent you are ready to pay as the cost of consolidation. We expect that in the clear light of day you will apply wisdom and seek the perfect route to the way of better financial well being and happiness.
James Taylor holds a Master's degree in Commerce from JNU he is working as financial consultant for http://www.chanceforloans.co.uk. To find a Debt Consolidation loan that best suits your needs visit his website.
We are aware of the fact that it is easy to get into debts, but on the contrary overcoming it is very complicated. Now give an end to your fear of lenders as more and more companies in the UK are offering solutions to tackle debts of individuals- both home owners and tenants. The buzzword these days for purging debts is debt consolidation. Debt consolidation pertains to clubbing of many outgoing payments to the lenders. It gives a greater ease to customers to wipe out debts in a smart way.
With the rise of incomes and subsequently enhancement of spending by the middle class; the money market is booming. The whole spectrum of financial industry is augmenting its benefits by increasing its commercial activity. More and more UK residents are acquiring credit cards and converting to compulsive shoppers. Every where there is hue and cry: more production and more consumption and generating profits by sales volumes. Along with rising incomes there is proportional rise in debts also. More and more UK residents are falling into the debt wad due to the mismanagement of finances: or you can say due to the disparity between income and expenditures.
With paradigm shifts in the financial services sectors and gradual transition from the sellers market to the buyers market, more and more financial firms in the United Kingdom are offering solutions to manage debts. All companies assert that they are the best in the industry and claim to offer tailor made solutions to fit in the profile of diversified customers.
Credit cards have eased the way we shop around and spend money. But its convenience tempts many to buy any xyz thing they feel the need of. When they realise that they have spent beyond their ability, it is too late. Even other unexpected and emergency expenses can disrupt your budget figures. It can be- medical bills, store bills, utility bills, credit cards, loan payments. Somehow the individual has to seek the assistance and counsel of financial experts in working out ways to resolve it. The final choice is theirs but there are myriad ways to solve this. UK residents seek assistance of those finance firms which guide them throughout the loan process and provide them with information which is unbiased and help them in understanding relevant debt consolidation financial products for their situations.
When it comes to looking around for debt consolidation loan and mortgage quotes, it is prudent to search for firms which can give competitive quotes from a wide range of leading UK companies. A wide range of financial tools are available as a route to get rid of debts. It's a buyer market now and you could avail the best deal for yourself.
There has been regular market research on the financial markets and implementation of the outcome of the researches. It has been found that a significant number of UK residents are not aware of the benefits of the debt consolidation options and are suspicious about how it works. There is a need to increase the awareness of the debt consolidation solutions and evolve new varieties and features for debt consolidation solutions. There is a great potential to increase the benefits of the debt consolidation solutions.
Richard Thomas financial expert at chanceforloans says: "Bankruptcy is a stage which should be strictly avoided because it affects the credit ranking on the individual for a decade and one is totally cut off from access to any type of loans. No financial institution is likely to trust him. It also shows its adverse impact on regular conduct of business." Growing finance firms have redrawn their path ahead by expanding their activities all around the United Kingdom and offering excellent customer oriented services. Some independent finance firms have even drawn a new track ahead of other finance provider by bestowing equal opportunity to the customers with poor credit or no credit. All borrowers are suggested to properly analyse their case before fixing decision on any debt consolidation alternatives.
Every year the requests for debt consolidation are increasing in UK and amounting to worth hundred thousands of pounds. Emerging finance companies cater to the requirements of all by searching the consolidation deals which best matches their profile. We expect customers to stay informed about the various options available in the market and himself choose the one after analysing their case.
Debt consolidation carries many benefits for the borrowers:
Single payment against multiple payments
Sliding interest rates
Overall lower payments due to reduced interest rates
Deal with single dealer instead of many
Elimination of credit card and other utility bills
End to harassing calls of lenders
Save money and be affordable to buy what you wanted
There are several companies in the market which claim to furnish quick approval of the loan request; but few stand by their promises. You have to decide yourself where to go and set your deal.
To sum up, debt is a burden which if left unresolved will entangle more and more in it. Before fixing your decision on any option by a particular company review the benefits against the cost. Also see the mistakes you made earlier pertaining to your mismanagement of income and expenditures and seek lessons from it. To avoid any further dilemma you have to ensure that you make repayments on time.
Remember that definitely there are several finance companies to support debtors by making their lives better and pleasant and to help them reach towards better financial well being, but that is at a cost. And you have to analyse upto what extent you are prepared to bear it. There are several solutions for debtors for debt consolidation but you have to turn your attention towards your income and the extent you are ready to pay as the cost of consolidation. We expect that in the clear light of day you will apply wisdom and seek the perfect route to the way of better financial well being and happiness.
James Taylor holds a Master's degree in Commerce from JNU he is working as financial consultant for http://www.chanceforloans.co.uk. To find a Debt Consolidation loan that best suits your needs visit his website.
How To Consolidate Your Stafford Loans
Stafford Loan Consolidation
Stafford Loan Consolidation
A Stafford Loan, which can help to finance your way through a college or university, comes in two forms:
Subsidized Stafford Loans
A subsidized Stafford Loan, which you can receive based upon your specific financial aid. When a Stafford loan is subsidized, you are not required to pay any interest on the loan while you attend school. The federal government subsidizes the interest accrued on your account while you attend school and does not charge you interest until you finish school.
Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
An unsubsidized Stafford Loan, which you do not receive based upon your own specific financial aid. Rather, you can receive this type of loan but must pay interest on the loan even as you are still taking classes and enrolled in school.
Two Different Stafford Loans?
Often times, college and university students find that Stafford loans will be dispensed to them both as subsidized and unsubsidized loans, meaning that part of the loan will be subsidized and part of it will not. As they move through college, this means that they are paying interest on the loans, or simply allowing the interest to build up over time.
How To Consolidate Your Stafford Loans
Student loan consolidation can help you to combine the two types of loans into one low monthly payment that makes it easier and quicker for you to pay off your college loans. You have the ability to find a loan consolidation company, who will then work with you to take all of your Stafford loans, both subsidized and unsubsidized, and place them into one central loan that can then be paid off over time.
How exactly will this help to save you time and money? For starters, you will only be paying interest on one loan, rather than two, and by consolidating your loans, you can often achieve more favorable interest rates on your debt. In the end, this will allow you to save time, money, and frustration that comes with paying off loans over long periods of time.
This article is distributed by NextStudent. At NextStudent, we believe that getting an education is the best investment you can make, and we're dedicated to helping you pursue your education dreams by making college funding as easy as possible. We invite you to learn more about how to get Stafford Loan
Consolidation at http://www.NextStudent.com.
My goal is to help every student succeed - education is one of the most important things a person can have, so I have made it my personal mission to help every student pay for their education. Aside from that, I am just a pretty average girl from SD.
Stafford Loan Consolidation
A Stafford Loan, which can help to finance your way through a college or university, comes in two forms:
Subsidized Stafford Loans
A subsidized Stafford Loan, which you can receive based upon your specific financial aid. When a Stafford loan is subsidized, you are not required to pay any interest on the loan while you attend school. The federal government subsidizes the interest accrued on your account while you attend school and does not charge you interest until you finish school.
Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
An unsubsidized Stafford Loan, which you do not receive based upon your own specific financial aid. Rather, you can receive this type of loan but must pay interest on the loan even as you are still taking classes and enrolled in school.
Two Different Stafford Loans?
Often times, college and university students find that Stafford loans will be dispensed to them both as subsidized and unsubsidized loans, meaning that part of the loan will be subsidized and part of it will not. As they move through college, this means that they are paying interest on the loans, or simply allowing the interest to build up over time.
How To Consolidate Your Stafford Loans
Student loan consolidation can help you to combine the two types of loans into one low monthly payment that makes it easier and quicker for you to pay off your college loans. You have the ability to find a loan consolidation company, who will then work with you to take all of your Stafford loans, both subsidized and unsubsidized, and place them into one central loan that can then be paid off over time.
How exactly will this help to save you time and money? For starters, you will only be paying interest on one loan, rather than two, and by consolidating your loans, you can often achieve more favorable interest rates on your debt. In the end, this will allow you to save time, money, and frustration that comes with paying off loans over long periods of time.
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Whats the Difference Between Debt Settlement and Debt Consolidation?
The Debt Settlement process involves negotiating with your creditors to settle your debt for amounts significantly less than you currently owe; typically debt settlement can settle your debts for 40-60% of your current balances. This will save you sizable amounts of money on debt principal and interest. It also provides you with the opportunity to pay-off your debts faster.
Debt Consolidation can be accomplished two ways. The first method is through a debt consolidation loan, and second through a debt consolidation service. A debt consolidation loan provides funds to consolidate all of your debts into one single monthly payment and is traditionally secured in the form of home equity. A debt consolidation loan reduces the number of payments you have going out monthly and can simplify your debt problem. However, a debt consolidation loan does not mean you are debt-free; the debts have just been transferred to a new creditor.
Hopefully, this debt consolidation loan will provide you with a lowered APR and allow you to pay off the new loan quicker. This may sound like a good solution to avoid bankruptcy and get out of debt; however, it can also damage your credit and cause you to pay back far more than if you had selected a debt settlement or debt arbitration program.
Debt consolidation services claim to provide assistance and guidance for people with debt and credit problems. They claim that they will work with your creditors to provide you lower interest rates and payments. However, these debt consolidation services spend millions of dollars each and every year on advertising and exist for one purpose only; to ensure that the credit card issuers get paid back every cent that is owed. They call themselves non-profit debt consolidation companies but, this can be misleading. The bottom line is that these "non-profit" debt consolidation companies are funded by the credit card companies that they are supposedly "negotiating" with to help you
Alan Barnes IAPDA Certified Debt Arbitrator President and CEO of Debt Regret
http://www.debtregret.com
Debt Consolidation can be accomplished two ways. The first method is through a debt consolidation loan, and second through a debt consolidation service. A debt consolidation loan provides funds to consolidate all of your debts into one single monthly payment and is traditionally secured in the form of home equity. A debt consolidation loan reduces the number of payments you have going out monthly and can simplify your debt problem. However, a debt consolidation loan does not mean you are debt-free; the debts have just been transferred to a new creditor.
Hopefully, this debt consolidation loan will provide you with a lowered APR and allow you to pay off the new loan quicker. This may sound like a good solution to avoid bankruptcy and get out of debt; however, it can also damage your credit and cause you to pay back far more than if you had selected a debt settlement or debt arbitration program.
Debt consolidation services claim to provide assistance and guidance for people with debt and credit problems. They claim that they will work with your creditors to provide you lower interest rates and payments. However, these debt consolidation services spend millions of dollars each and every year on advertising and exist for one purpose only; to ensure that the credit card issuers get paid back every cent that is owed. They call themselves non-profit debt consolidation companies but, this can be misleading. The bottom line is that these "non-profit" debt consolidation companies are funded by the credit card companies that they are supposedly "negotiating" with to help you
Alan Barnes IAPDA Certified Debt Arbitrator President and CEO of Debt Regret
http://www.debtregret.com
What is the Difference Between Unsecured and Secured Debt?
What is the Difference Between Unsecured and Secured Debt?
A secured debt is a debt in which the creditor maintains a security interest in an item or piece of personal property such as a house or an automobile. With secured debts, if you fall behind on payments, the lender can repossess the property that originally secured the debt. An additional drawback to secured debt is the fact that you may remain liable for the deficiency balance owing on the debt after your property has been repossessed and sold.
However, the laws regarding home mortgages vary from state to state. This means that a lender's debt recovery rights will depend on the terms of your mortgage and whether any other lenders also have an interest in the property.
Unsecured debt is debt in which you borrow from a creditor to obtain goods or services on credit in exchange for your promise to repay the debt. The primary difference between secured and unsecured debt is that unsecured debt is not collateralized by personal property.
Unsecured debt is commonly given in the form of credit card debt, commercial debt, medical debt, and personal loans. If you fall behind on an unsecured debt, lenders can take legal action against you, but more commonly will try to work out a reasonable debt settlement. It is possible for a secured debt to become an unsecured debt when the property that is securing the loan has already been repossessed and sold by the creditor.
Traditionally, if the sale of the property does not cover the full amount of the debt, it will result in a deficiency balance which is still the responsibility of the consumer. This deficiency balance is now considered an unsecured debt because no property is securing it. In many cases, this balance can be successfully resolved through a debt settlement program.
Alan Barnes IAPDA Certified Debt Arbitrator and President and CEO of Debt Regret
http://www.debtregret.com
A secured debt is a debt in which the creditor maintains a security interest in an item or piece of personal property such as a house or an automobile. With secured debts, if you fall behind on payments, the lender can repossess the property that originally secured the debt. An additional drawback to secured debt is the fact that you may remain liable for the deficiency balance owing on the debt after your property has been repossessed and sold.
However, the laws regarding home mortgages vary from state to state. This means that a lender's debt recovery rights will depend on the terms of your mortgage and whether any other lenders also have an interest in the property.
Unsecured debt is debt in which you borrow from a creditor to obtain goods or services on credit in exchange for your promise to repay the debt. The primary difference between secured and unsecured debt is that unsecured debt is not collateralized by personal property.
Unsecured debt is commonly given in the form of credit card debt, commercial debt, medical debt, and personal loans. If you fall behind on an unsecured debt, lenders can take legal action against you, but more commonly will try to work out a reasonable debt settlement. It is possible for a secured debt to become an unsecured debt when the property that is securing the loan has already been repossessed and sold by the creditor.
Traditionally, if the sale of the property does not cover the full amount of the debt, it will result in a deficiency balance which is still the responsibility of the consumer. This deficiency balance is now considered an unsecured debt because no property is securing it. In many cases, this balance can be successfully resolved through a debt settlement program.
Alan Barnes IAPDA Certified Debt Arbitrator and President and CEO of Debt Regret
http://www.debtregret.com
How to find out what types of loans you qualify for
Debt Consolidation - Just Lump It All Together!
In a world where people use credit as much as they drink water, it is no surprise that so many people need debt consolidation loans. Debt consolidation loans sound like a good way of getting your debt cleaned up, but are they? If you need help getting out of debt, consider all your options before choosing. You will be surprised to learn what is available to help you.
Whether you need to consolidate medical bills or maybe just credit card debt consolidation, finding the right option is easy when you know how. First you need to find out what types of loans you qualify for. If you own a home and have some equity in it, you may be able to cash that out into a home equity loan. This is a good option if you have a good relationship with your current lender and have enough equity to cover the loan amount.
Other types of loans, or consolidation loans, can be helpful as well. You can find free debt consolidation companies out there that will help you, but don't be fooled into believing these companies won't charge you something. Often times there are fees to pay. Another consideration isn't a loan at all. Non profit debt consolidation is a program for those who need help getting out. Often times, these companies can lower or eliminate your credit card interest rates because they have a relationship with your creditors. Most of the time, you set up a fixed amount of money that they take from your checking account monthly. This amount is what they have lowered your credit card monthly fees to. It is all of your accounts in one. Usually, this amount will pay off your bills within a certain amount of months assuming that you pay them monthly.
Whatever method you choose, find some information out online or through your local banks and lenders. There are many companies competing for your business.
Once you have the information you can make a decision that is good for you and your lender.
About The Author
Mike Yeager, Publisher
http://www.a1-loans-4u.com/
mjy610@hotmail.com
In a world where people use credit as much as they drink water, it is no surprise that so many people need debt consolidation loans. Debt consolidation loans sound like a good way of getting your debt cleaned up, but are they? If you need help getting out of debt, consider all your options before choosing. You will be surprised to learn what is available to help you.
Whether you need to consolidate medical bills or maybe just credit card debt consolidation, finding the right option is easy when you know how. First you need to find out what types of loans you qualify for. If you own a home and have some equity in it, you may be able to cash that out into a home equity loan. This is a good option if you have a good relationship with your current lender and have enough equity to cover the loan amount.
Other types of loans, or consolidation loans, can be helpful as well. You can find free debt consolidation companies out there that will help you, but don't be fooled into believing these companies won't charge you something. Often times there are fees to pay. Another consideration isn't a loan at all. Non profit debt consolidation is a program for those who need help getting out. Often times, these companies can lower or eliminate your credit card interest rates because they have a relationship with your creditors. Most of the time, you set up a fixed amount of money that they take from your checking account monthly. This amount is what they have lowered your credit card monthly fees to. It is all of your accounts in one. Usually, this amount will pay off your bills within a certain amount of months assuming that you pay them monthly.
Whatever method you choose, find some information out online or through your local banks and lenders. There are many companies competing for your business.
Once you have the information you can make a decision that is good for you and your lender.
About The Author
Mike Yeager, Publisher
http://www.a1-loans-4u.com/
mjy610@hotmail.com
How to find the best Student Loan Debt Program
Overwhelmed By Student Loan Debt? Consider a Consolidate Student Loan
A consolidate student loan is the perfect solution for people who need help managing their debt. If you have several different loan payments but want to make only one payment per month, you should apply for a Federal Consolidation Loan.
With loan consolidation, your lender will combine your present loans into one single loan. If you do decide to get a consolidate student loan, you will pay interest on a fixed rate. The rate is determined by the average of your loans, and is averaged up to the nearest .125 percent. If you make direct loan electronic payments, you may get a lower interest rate.
As student loan debt is usually not the largest debt a person has, it may make sense to include it in a consolidate student loan.
Tips on repaying your Consolidate Student Loan
Most people use student loan consolidation as a way to manage debts. Most often, a consolidate student loan will save money. Be aware that although a consolidate loan reduces monthly payments, it will likely raise the interest amount.
Because of this, it is a good idea to try to pay off as much of your consolidate student loan as soon as possible. Do this by trying to increase your monthly payments. Be aware that there are certain deferment programs available.
For example, unemployment or economic hardship may cause the consolidate student loan to be reduced.
About The Author
Mike Yeager, Publisher
http://www.a1-loans-4u.com/
A consolidate student loan is the perfect solution for people who need help managing their debt. If you have several different loan payments but want to make only one payment per month, you should apply for a Federal Consolidation Loan.
With loan consolidation, your lender will combine your present loans into one single loan. If you do decide to get a consolidate student loan, you will pay interest on a fixed rate. The rate is determined by the average of your loans, and is averaged up to the nearest .125 percent. If you make direct loan electronic payments, you may get a lower interest rate.
As student loan debt is usually not the largest debt a person has, it may make sense to include it in a consolidate student loan.
Tips on repaying your Consolidate Student Loan
Most people use student loan consolidation as a way to manage debts. Most often, a consolidate student loan will save money. Be aware that although a consolidate loan reduces monthly payments, it will likely raise the interest amount.
Because of this, it is a good idea to try to pay off as much of your consolidate student loan as soon as possible. Do this by trying to increase your monthly payments. Be aware that there are certain deferment programs available.
For example, unemployment or economic hardship may cause the consolidate student loan to be reduced.
About The Author
Mike Yeager, Publisher
http://www.a1-loans-4u.com/
How to Evaluate Online Lenders Auto Loan
16.4% APR $5,000 Auto Loan...HELP!
Are you the victim of a high interest rate auto loan? If so, the following email discussion may help you. Read on:
DEAR LoanResources.Net:
I was very impressed with your article entitled "8 Point Checklist, Evaluating Online Lenders."
I have tried several sources to refinance my auto. I only have 2 more years to pay $245.04 a month. I owe 4,414.00 on the car loan.
This may not seem like a lot of money but I would like a lower interest rate on my car loan which is now $16.4% APR.
I want to still pay it off in 24 months but at a lower rate so that I can use the money saved to help pay off other bills.
In my internet searches, the auto refinance loans required that you borrow more money than I need. I tried to search for unsecured personal loans on your website and they also required that I borrow more money.
I have a very good credit record and I am working to get some of my bills paid off.
Is there anything you can suggest so that I can get a lower rate auto loan for under $5,000? Any assistance will be appreciated.
Thanks. Geraldine W.
DEAR Geraldine:
Sorry I have not gotten back to you sooner. I took a couple weeks off to be with family...Thanks for the compliment on the article!
Anyway, I read your email and I do indeed have a suggestion or two that I'm happy to share.
A COUPLE THINGS INITIALLY:
1. First, you're paying a very high interest rate at 16.4% APR for an auto loan! I'm going to assume that your statement as to your good credit is accurate. If that's true, then you do indeed need to fix this.
2. Since you only need $5000, with the intention of paying it off in 2 years or less, I don't think you should look for a refinance auto loan or a refinance on your home. Indeed, the bank is going to want to loan you much more money, usually at least $25,000. While a refinance or equity loan on your home does offer tax benefits, we're only talking about interest on $5,000 over the course of 2 years. I have another idea you may not have considered.
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED?
Have you considered just putting the balance of your car loan on a credit card that has a lower interest rate?
1. Credit Cards are, indeed, unsecured lines of credit with financial institutions.
2. They are the perfect financial vehicle for a $5,000 transfer of debt, with added flexibility, and you should be able to find an interest rate between 9 to 11%, and better, on average.
3. IN ADDITION! Once approved, the bank will usually give you blank checks for balance transfers (sometimes they'll just do it for you right over the phone)...,
4. AND GUESS WHAT? The majority of the time, the incentive interest rates on the balance transfers are EXTREMELY low; sometimes zero percent for up to 6 months to a year.
5. IN ADDITION! you can apply for incentive cards that provide rewards for your spending....free airline miles, cash back programs, etc. I use the American Express Blue, and I get cash back of up to 3% on everything I spend. So, for $5,000, 3% cash back, AMEX? pays me $150.
How do you like them apples? The bank pays YOU to borrow money.
RECOMMENDED PLAN OF ACTION:
So, Geraldine, here's what I recommend you do:
1. Go back to our website, and explore the credit card offers we've recommended. We've picked out what we think are the best offers, and there are a LOT of them, so think of it as a much needed shopping trip! Pay particular attention to our links for "incentive cards". We have two pages of them.
2. Apply for whatever card or cards suit your tastes and needs. There are so many great reward cards. Limit yourself to only your imagination.
3. Get approved, receive card, and receive balance transfer checks.
4. Pay off loan to 16.4% bank!
5. Pay off credit card loan (with extremely low rate and incentives), at your leisure!
?And enjoy the fact that you just made an excellent financial move, saved money, made money, and gave yourself the flexibility to manage your debt on your own schedule...
Hope this helps...Let me know how it all works out.
We've enjoyed providing this information to you, and we wish you the best of luck in your pursuits. Remember to always seek out good advice from those you trust, and never turn your back on your own common sense.
Publisher's Directions:
This article may be freely distributed so long as the copyright, author's information, disclaimer, and an active link (where possible) are included.
Disclaimer: Statements and opinions expressed in the articles, reviews and other materials herein are those of the authors. While every care has been taken in the compilation of this information and every attempt made to present up-to-date and accurate information, we cannot guarantee that inaccuracies will not occur. The author will not be held responsible for any claim, loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of any information within these pages or any information accessed through this site.
Copyright 2005, by LoanResources.Org , This article is available in full format at: Auto Loan Help , Tom Levine provides a solid, common sense approach to solving problems and answering questions relating to consumer loan products. His website seeks to provide free online resources for the consumer, including rate-watch, tips and articles, financial communication, news, and links to products and services.
Are you the victim of a high interest rate auto loan? If so, the following email discussion may help you. Read on:
DEAR LoanResources.Net:
I was very impressed with your article entitled "8 Point Checklist, Evaluating Online Lenders."
I have tried several sources to refinance my auto. I only have 2 more years to pay $245.04 a month. I owe 4,414.00 on the car loan.
This may not seem like a lot of money but I would like a lower interest rate on my car loan which is now $16.4% APR.
I want to still pay it off in 24 months but at a lower rate so that I can use the money saved to help pay off other bills.
In my internet searches, the auto refinance loans required that you borrow more money than I need. I tried to search for unsecured personal loans on your website and they also required that I borrow more money.
I have a very good credit record and I am working to get some of my bills paid off.
Is there anything you can suggest so that I can get a lower rate auto loan for under $5,000? Any assistance will be appreciated.
Thanks. Geraldine W.
DEAR Geraldine:
Sorry I have not gotten back to you sooner. I took a couple weeks off to be with family...Thanks for the compliment on the article!
Anyway, I read your email and I do indeed have a suggestion or two that I'm happy to share.
A COUPLE THINGS INITIALLY:
1. First, you're paying a very high interest rate at 16.4% APR for an auto loan! I'm going to assume that your statement as to your good credit is accurate. If that's true, then you do indeed need to fix this.
2. Since you only need $5000, with the intention of paying it off in 2 years or less, I don't think you should look for a refinance auto loan or a refinance on your home. Indeed, the bank is going to want to loan you much more money, usually at least $25,000. While a refinance or equity loan on your home does offer tax benefits, we're only talking about interest on $5,000 over the course of 2 years. I have another idea you may not have considered.
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED?
Have you considered just putting the balance of your car loan on a credit card that has a lower interest rate?
1. Credit Cards are, indeed, unsecured lines of credit with financial institutions.
2. They are the perfect financial vehicle for a $5,000 transfer of debt, with added flexibility, and you should be able to find an interest rate between 9 to 11%, and better, on average.
3. IN ADDITION! Once approved, the bank will usually give you blank checks for balance transfers (sometimes they'll just do it for you right over the phone)...,
4. AND GUESS WHAT? The majority of the time, the incentive interest rates on the balance transfers are EXTREMELY low; sometimes zero percent for up to 6 months to a year.
5. IN ADDITION! you can apply for incentive cards that provide rewards for your spending....free airline miles, cash back programs, etc. I use the American Express Blue, and I get cash back of up to 3% on everything I spend. So, for $5,000, 3% cash back, AMEX? pays me $150.
How do you like them apples? The bank pays YOU to borrow money.
RECOMMENDED PLAN OF ACTION:
So, Geraldine, here's what I recommend you do:
1. Go back to our website, and explore the credit card offers we've recommended. We've picked out what we think are the best offers, and there are a LOT of them, so think of it as a much needed shopping trip! Pay particular attention to our links for "incentive cards". We have two pages of them.
2. Apply for whatever card or cards suit your tastes and needs. There are so many great reward cards. Limit yourself to only your imagination.
3. Get approved, receive card, and receive balance transfer checks.
4. Pay off loan to 16.4% bank!
5. Pay off credit card loan (with extremely low rate and incentives), at your leisure!
?And enjoy the fact that you just made an excellent financial move, saved money, made money, and gave yourself the flexibility to manage your debt on your own schedule...
Hope this helps...Let me know how it all works out.
We've enjoyed providing this information to you, and we wish you the best of luck in your pursuits. Remember to always seek out good advice from those you trust, and never turn your back on your own common sense.
Publisher's Directions:
This article may be freely distributed so long as the copyright, author's information, disclaimer, and an active link (where possible) are included.
Disclaimer: Statements and opinions expressed in the articles, reviews and other materials herein are those of the authors. While every care has been taken in the compilation of this information and every attempt made to present up-to-date and accurate information, we cannot guarantee that inaccuracies will not occur. The author will not be held responsible for any claim, loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of any information within these pages or any information accessed through this site.
Copyright 2005, by LoanResources.Org , This article is available in full format at: Auto Loan Help , Tom Levine provides a solid, common sense approach to solving problems and answering questions relating to consumer loan products. His website seeks to provide free online resources for the consumer, including rate-watch, tips and articles, financial communication, news, and links to products and services.
How to negotiate your debts with your creditors
What Debt Settlement Companies Dont Tell You
If you're thinking about using a debt consolidation or debt settlement service to help you get out of debt faster and save money on your monthly payments, make sure you do your homework before choosing a company. There are definitely shams and scams out there.
First let me say that debt consolidation is *not* the same as debt settlement/negotiation, which most people don't realize.
Debt settlement companies charge hundreds of dollars as an initial "admin fee" to set up your account, plus a monthly service fee. The fees vary depending on the company and the amount of your debts.
Such companies take your money every month, but don't make monthly payments to your creditors! Instead, they put it in a trust account, negotiate your debts with your creditors, then make a lump-sum payment when there's enough in your account to pay a creditor in full.
That can take *years* depending on the amount of debt you have with each creditor. Meanwhile, you can be sued by your creditors and your wages can be garnished! (Or just don't make payments to your creditors. You'll end up in the same spot without paying someone to help you get there!)
Settlement companies don't ask your creditors to stop all interest, late fees and overlimit fees from accruing. That means while the negotiations are ongoing, your bills will continue to grow! So if you're sued and a judgement is brought against you, you'll owe more money than before!
And shoddy companies, which there are alot of, don't tell you *any* of this up front. I call it "getting permission by ommission" because they simply don't tell you how their program works *before* you sign an agreement with them. Or after, for that matter. But if you ask the right questions, eventually you'll figure it out. (Or when the crap hits the fan. Whichever comes first.)
Let me give you an example of how debt settlement works.
Let's say you have $20,000 in unsecured credit card debt. You owe $10,000 to one credit card company, $6,000 to another and $4,000 to a third. You agree to a 5 year plan where you pay $250 a month to the settlement company. (After all, $250 a month for 60 months is only $15,000, so you're saving $5,000 and you'll be debt-free in 5 years, right?)
The admin fee will cost you $750. Your first 3 monthly payments go towards that and nothing gets put into your trust account until your 4th month.
The settlement company keeps $50 of your $250 payment each month for the service fee. That means $200 a month is being added to your trust account.
Most debt settlement companies claim to be able to negotiate your debt for about 50% of what you owe. So let's use the lowest credit card debt as an example.
If you owe $4,000 and your creditor agrees to accept $2,000 as payment in full, it will take 10 months at $200 per month to have enough in your trust account to pay off just that one credit card.
But remember, your first 3 payments to the settlement company only paid the admin fee. That means your first credit card settlement is 14 months *after* you started sending them money.
So what's the problem? It's simple. Your creditor won't agree to accept half of your actual debt unless, or until, it can be paid in full. Otherwise, you're expected to make your normal monthly payments.
Since you don't have $2,000 in your trust account, and you won't have it until more than a year after you stopped paying your creditor directly, they'll probably take you to court and request that your wages be garnished long before you have that $2,000 built up.
And what about your other creditors? Well, they'll be waiting even longer to get their money from the settlement company. The $6,000 debt will take 15 *more* months to pay off, assuming your creditor waits that long and agrees to 50%. And that $10,000 bill? You do the math.
On the other hand, if you signed up for a 3 year plan with the settlement company, your debts would be paid off sooner. But, the question is, will your creditors wait that long? Probably not.
The facts are, you can negotiate with your creditors yourself. Most will agree to take a smaller monthly payment from you and stop all interest and fees from accruing. And, of course, you'll save thousands of dollars in fees to a settlement company.
Before signing up for any service, please be sure you check out the company thoroughly. And don't let the words "non-profit" fool you either. Alot of debt settlement companies claim to be non-profit.
Going back to the example above, if you pay them $15,000 over a 5 year time frame and they settle your debts at half of what you owed, they'll make $5,000 from you. I'd call that a profit, especially since they might not have actually helped you in any way.
Most companies will allow you to cancel your account and get a refund of what you've paid, less the non-refundable admin fee and the monthly service fees. If you feel you've been mislead about their program, don't hesitate to argue til the cows come home. File a complaint with the Better Business Bureau or hire an attorney if you feel you're getting nowhere.
You can visit the Better Business Bureau's website (http://www.bbb.org/) and find reports on hundreds of companies. Here's a small listing of companies that have poor reputations with the BBB:
National Consumer Debt Council LLC - Irvine, CA (A.K.A. NCDC, United Consumer Law Group)
Financial Rescue Services - Burbank, CA
Debt Legal Services - Anaheim, CA
American Debt Relief - Los Angeles, CA (A.K.A. A M Debt, American Debts Relief, Debt Relief)
Please be very cautious when choosing a debt help company and ask lots of questions before agreeing to anything. If you find they're evading your questions, run fast and run far. There are reputable companies out there, so keep looking until you find one.
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If you're thinking about using a debt consolidation or debt settlement service to help you get out of debt faster and save money on your monthly payments, make sure you do your homework before choosing a company. There are definitely shams and scams out there.
First let me say that debt consolidation is *not* the same as debt settlement/negotiation, which most people don't realize.
Debt settlement companies charge hundreds of dollars as an initial "admin fee" to set up your account, plus a monthly service fee. The fees vary depending on the company and the amount of your debts.
Such companies take your money every month, but don't make monthly payments to your creditors! Instead, they put it in a trust account, negotiate your debts with your creditors, then make a lump-sum payment when there's enough in your account to pay a creditor in full.
That can take *years* depending on the amount of debt you have with each creditor. Meanwhile, you can be sued by your creditors and your wages can be garnished! (Or just don't make payments to your creditors. You'll end up in the same spot without paying someone to help you get there!)
Settlement companies don't ask your creditors to stop all interest, late fees and overlimit fees from accruing. That means while the negotiations are ongoing, your bills will continue to grow! So if you're sued and a judgement is brought against you, you'll owe more money than before!
And shoddy companies, which there are alot of, don't tell you *any* of this up front. I call it "getting permission by ommission" because they simply don't tell you how their program works *before* you sign an agreement with them. Or after, for that matter. But if you ask the right questions, eventually you'll figure it out. (Or when the crap hits the fan. Whichever comes first.)
Let me give you an example of how debt settlement works.
Let's say you have $20,000 in unsecured credit card debt. You owe $10,000 to one credit card company, $6,000 to another and $4,000 to a third. You agree to a 5 year plan where you pay $250 a month to the settlement company. (After all, $250 a month for 60 months is only $15,000, so you're saving $5,000 and you'll be debt-free in 5 years, right?)
The admin fee will cost you $750. Your first 3 monthly payments go towards that and nothing gets put into your trust account until your 4th month.
The settlement company keeps $50 of your $250 payment each month for the service fee. That means $200 a month is being added to your trust account.
Most debt settlement companies claim to be able to negotiate your debt for about 50% of what you owe. So let's use the lowest credit card debt as an example.
If you owe $4,000 and your creditor agrees to accept $2,000 as payment in full, it will take 10 months at $200 per month to have enough in your trust account to pay off just that one credit card.
But remember, your first 3 payments to the settlement company only paid the admin fee. That means your first credit card settlement is 14 months *after* you started sending them money.
So what's the problem? It's simple. Your creditor won't agree to accept half of your actual debt unless, or until, it can be paid in full. Otherwise, you're expected to make your normal monthly payments.
Since you don't have $2,000 in your trust account, and you won't have it until more than a year after you stopped paying your creditor directly, they'll probably take you to court and request that your wages be garnished long before you have that $2,000 built up.
And what about your other creditors? Well, they'll be waiting even longer to get their money from the settlement company. The $6,000 debt will take 15 *more* months to pay off, assuming your creditor waits that long and agrees to 50%. And that $10,000 bill? You do the math.
On the other hand, if you signed up for a 3 year plan with the settlement company, your debts would be paid off sooner. But, the question is, will your creditors wait that long? Probably not.
The facts are, you can negotiate with your creditors yourself. Most will agree to take a smaller monthly payment from you and stop all interest and fees from accruing. And, of course, you'll save thousands of dollars in fees to a settlement company.
Before signing up for any service, please be sure you check out the company thoroughly. And don't let the words "non-profit" fool you either. Alot of debt settlement companies claim to be non-profit.
Going back to the example above, if you pay them $15,000 over a 5 year time frame and they settle your debts at half of what you owed, they'll make $5,000 from you. I'd call that a profit, especially since they might not have actually helped you in any way.
Most companies will allow you to cancel your account and get a refund of what you've paid, less the non-refundable admin fee and the monthly service fees. If you feel you've been mislead about their program, don't hesitate to argue til the cows come home. File a complaint with the Better Business Bureau or hire an attorney if you feel you're getting nowhere.
You can visit the Better Business Bureau's website (http://www.bbb.org/) and find reports on hundreds of companies. Here's a small listing of companies that have poor reputations with the BBB:
National Consumer Debt Council LLC - Irvine, CA (A.K.A. NCDC, United Consumer Law Group)
Financial Rescue Services - Burbank, CA
Debt Legal Services - Anaheim, CA
American Debt Relief - Los Angeles, CA (A.K.A. A M Debt, American Debts Relief, Debt Relief)
Please be very cautious when choosing a debt help company and ask lots of questions before agreeing to anything. If you find they're evading your questions, run fast and run far. There are reputable companies out there, so keep looking until you find one.
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How to Reduce Debt Through Lower Interest Loans
It happens to the majority of us, credit card debt accumulates and before we quite realize it, we are carrying a debt load that is far beyond our means. When this happens, we need to take immediate positive steps to knock down the debt as quickly as possible. One of the most efficient ways to do this is to reduce the amount of interest we pay by shopping around for a better rate and having our balances transferred over. By doing this, we pay more towards the principal, thereby reducing the duration of the loan and saving ourselves potentially thousands of dollars over the lifetime of the loan.
Typically, a credit card carrying a balance of $5000 dollars, with an interest rate of 17.5 % and a minimum monthly payment of $150 would take you 3 years and 10 months to pay off. The total interest accrued would amount to $1, 846. However, if you were to transfer your credit card debt to a lower interest rate loan of 7 %, that same $5000 paid in increments of $150 a month, would be paid off in 3 years, 2 months, substantially reducing the amount of interest to just $564. That's a savings of $1,282.
There are several options available for lowering your interest rates. Each one has its benefits and drawbacks. By educating yourself, you can choose the one that is best for you.
Consumer Credit Counseling Service
Consumer credit counseling services offers to consolidate your debts into one payment, negotiating with creditors on your behalf to have late fees waived, interest rates lowered and loans extended. Counseling Services will require a 'donation' or payment to cover costs and handling fees. You need to weigh these costs to determine if you would still come out ahead by paying a company to negotiate a better interest rate for you; a service that you may be able to do yourself.
Choose a reputable firm that will handle the consolidation in a way that preserves your credit scores. Prior to the consolidation, due dates should be changed to correspond with the counseling service's payment schedule, since many counseling services only send out checks twice a month, on the 1st and the 15th. If these dates do not harmonize with the due dates on the cards, they will show up as late payments on your report. In addition, it's important to realize that you need to proceed with caution with these companies because not all are reputable and many remain unregulated. Watch for the following signs that may mislead you into trusting a company you shouldn't:
understand the term "non-profit." It does not necessarily mean the company is legitimate or that you will get a better rate. The laws governing a 'non profit' organization are vague. Many companies qualify for this title by arranging finances to indicate that the company has not profited, while paying their employees large salaries.
To find out if a CCCS is legitimate, check with the National Foundation for Consumer Credit (NFCC) and the Better Business Bureau in your area. Be wary of companies claiming you can lower your monthly payments-this is a fallacy. As of March 25th 2004 the last two banks to accept lower payments discontinued this practice. Question companies that offer lower interest rates than their competitors. All creditors work off the same interest rate reductions and minimum percentage payments on balances so therefore it is highly unlikely to have this lowered.
Be familiar with the current interest rates on the cards you carry and ask that you choose which cards to consolidate. You already may carry balances with interest rates that are lower than the one they are offering you. If so, request that you be able to exclude those balances from consolidation.
You have to decide if there is a benefit to going to a Consumer Credit Counseling Service or if you can do their job just as effectively yourself. A consumer can often negotiate with creditors themselves for a better interest rate. One option is to shop around for a better interest on credit cards and to transfer the balances from the high cards over to the lower card. Contact your credit card company and tell them you have been offered a better rate at another company and if they plan on matching or beating that rate. If they do not rise to the challenge then transfer your balances to the new card. One option for transferring your balances is to take out a home equity line of credit.
Home Equity Line of Credit
A home equity line of credit is a loan taken out against the equity in your home, in other words your home is offered as collateral. These loans are usually offered at low interest rates. As with any credit, you should weigh the benefits and costs before deciding. Bare in mind that failure to repay the loan, with interest could result in the loss of your home.
The credit limit on the line is derived at by taking a percentage of the home's appraised value and subtracting the balance owing on the mortgage. The line of credit amount is also based on your income, credit history and additional debt load.
The home equity line of credit works on a variable interest rate, based on the prime rate. Lenders usually charge prime rate plus a 2 percent margin. By law, equity lines of credit must have a cap on how much the interest rate may increase over the life of the plan. Some also limit how low your interest rate may fall if there is a drop in rates.
Home equity plans may set a fixed period during which you can borrow money. At the end of this draw period you may have the option of renewal, or if no renewal option exists, then the plan may call for full payment at the end of the term.
As with any contract, you must read the terms and conditions carefully, as many plans have fees, charges and hidden costs. Some of the costs involved in establishing a home equity line of credit include property appraisal fees, application fees, closing costs and attorney fees. In addition to these costs, you may expect to pay transaction fees every time you draw on the line.
The benefit of opening a Home equity line of credit is that the minimum payments are low, often set at just the interest or interest plus a few percentage points. Be aware that with a variable interest rate, monthly payments may fluctuate. If you sell your home you will probably be required to pay off your loan immediately.
No matter which option you choose, the main goal should be to reduce those high interest rates while paying the lowest penalty for doing so. Weigh the pro's and con's of all options carefully and choose a road that best suites your financial situation.
Stay Informed
It is important to stay informed about your credit before you apply for any loan. An excellent way to begin taking control of your financial future is to obtaining a copy of your credit reports before you see a lender. Today you can get your free instant credit reports from the major 3 credit report agencies online. This way you can see exactly what the lender will see. When obtaining your credit reports, you will want to make sure you get your credit report scores as this is what lenders base most of their decision on. The higher your credit score the lower your interest rate will be and vice versa. So be a wise consumer, get you're a copy of your credit report and reduce your debt through lower interest loans.
About The Author
Melanie Cossey is a successful home based freelance writer. Meanie writes many informative articles on the topic of credit, such as What is a FICO score and why is it important? and Comprehending a Credit Report.
Typically, a credit card carrying a balance of $5000 dollars, with an interest rate of 17.5 % and a minimum monthly payment of $150 would take you 3 years and 10 months to pay off. The total interest accrued would amount to $1, 846. However, if you were to transfer your credit card debt to a lower interest rate loan of 7 %, that same $5000 paid in increments of $150 a month, would be paid off in 3 years, 2 months, substantially reducing the amount of interest to just $564. That's a savings of $1,282.
There are several options available for lowering your interest rates. Each one has its benefits and drawbacks. By educating yourself, you can choose the one that is best for you.
Consumer Credit Counseling Service
Consumer credit counseling services offers to consolidate your debts into one payment, negotiating with creditors on your behalf to have late fees waived, interest rates lowered and loans extended. Counseling Services will require a 'donation' or payment to cover costs and handling fees. You need to weigh these costs to determine if you would still come out ahead by paying a company to negotiate a better interest rate for you; a service that you may be able to do yourself.
Choose a reputable firm that will handle the consolidation in a way that preserves your credit scores. Prior to the consolidation, due dates should be changed to correspond with the counseling service's payment schedule, since many counseling services only send out checks twice a month, on the 1st and the 15th. If these dates do not harmonize with the due dates on the cards, they will show up as late payments on your report. In addition, it's important to realize that you need to proceed with caution with these companies because not all are reputable and many remain unregulated. Watch for the following signs that may mislead you into trusting a company you shouldn't:
understand the term "non-profit." It does not necessarily mean the company is legitimate or that you will get a better rate. The laws governing a 'non profit' organization are vague. Many companies qualify for this title by arranging finances to indicate that the company has not profited, while paying their employees large salaries.
To find out if a CCCS is legitimate, check with the National Foundation for Consumer Credit (NFCC) and the Better Business Bureau in your area. Be wary of companies claiming you can lower your monthly payments-this is a fallacy. As of March 25th 2004 the last two banks to accept lower payments discontinued this practice. Question companies that offer lower interest rates than their competitors. All creditors work off the same interest rate reductions and minimum percentage payments on balances so therefore it is highly unlikely to have this lowered.
Be familiar with the current interest rates on the cards you carry and ask that you choose which cards to consolidate. You already may carry balances with interest rates that are lower than the one they are offering you. If so, request that you be able to exclude those balances from consolidation.
You have to decide if there is a benefit to going to a Consumer Credit Counseling Service or if you can do their job just as effectively yourself. A consumer can often negotiate with creditors themselves for a better interest rate. One option is to shop around for a better interest on credit cards and to transfer the balances from the high cards over to the lower card. Contact your credit card company and tell them you have been offered a better rate at another company and if they plan on matching or beating that rate. If they do not rise to the challenge then transfer your balances to the new card. One option for transferring your balances is to take out a home equity line of credit.
Home Equity Line of Credit
A home equity line of credit is a loan taken out against the equity in your home, in other words your home is offered as collateral. These loans are usually offered at low interest rates. As with any credit, you should weigh the benefits and costs before deciding. Bare in mind that failure to repay the loan, with interest could result in the loss of your home.
The credit limit on the line is derived at by taking a percentage of the home's appraised value and subtracting the balance owing on the mortgage. The line of credit amount is also based on your income, credit history and additional debt load.
The home equity line of credit works on a variable interest rate, based on the prime rate. Lenders usually charge prime rate plus a 2 percent margin. By law, equity lines of credit must have a cap on how much the interest rate may increase over the life of the plan. Some also limit how low your interest rate may fall if there is a drop in rates.
Home equity plans may set a fixed period during which you can borrow money. At the end of this draw period you may have the option of renewal, or if no renewal option exists, then the plan may call for full payment at the end of the term.
As with any contract, you must read the terms and conditions carefully, as many plans have fees, charges and hidden costs. Some of the costs involved in establishing a home equity line of credit include property appraisal fees, application fees, closing costs and attorney fees. In addition to these costs, you may expect to pay transaction fees every time you draw on the line.
The benefit of opening a Home equity line of credit is that the minimum payments are low, often set at just the interest or interest plus a few percentage points. Be aware that with a variable interest rate, monthly payments may fluctuate. If you sell your home you will probably be required to pay off your loan immediately.
No matter which option you choose, the main goal should be to reduce those high interest rates while paying the lowest penalty for doing so. Weigh the pro's and con's of all options carefully and choose a road that best suites your financial situation.
Stay Informed
It is important to stay informed about your credit before you apply for any loan. An excellent way to begin taking control of your financial future is to obtaining a copy of your credit reports before you see a lender. Today you can get your free instant credit reports from the major 3 credit report agencies online. This way you can see exactly what the lender will see. When obtaining your credit reports, you will want to make sure you get your credit report scores as this is what lenders base most of their decision on. The higher your credit score the lower your interest rate will be and vice versa. So be a wise consumer, get you're a copy of your credit report and reduce your debt through lower interest loans.
About The Author
Melanie Cossey is a successful home based freelance writer. Meanie writes many informative articles on the topic of credit, such as What is a FICO score and why is it important? and Comprehending a Credit Report.
Saturday, December 09, 2006
The Pros and Cons of Debt Consolidation Loans
You are swimming in debt. You have 4 credit cards maxed out, a car loan, a consumer loan, and a house payment. Simply making the minimum payments is causing your distress and certainly not getting you out of debt. What should you do?
Some people feel that debt consolidation loans are the best option. A debt consolidation loans is one loan which pays off many other loans or lines of credit.
I'm sure you've seen the advertisements of smiling people who have chosen to take a consolidation loan. They seem to have had the weight of the world lifted off their shoulders. But are debt consolidation loans a good deal? Let's explore the pros and cons of this type of debt solution.
Pros
1. One payment versus many payments: The average citizen of the USA pays 11 different creditors every month. Making one single payment is much easier than figuring out who should get paid how much and when. This makes managing your finances much easier.
2. Reduced interest rates: Since the most common type of debt consolidation loan is the home equity loan, also called a second mortgage, the interest rates will be lower than most consumer debt interest rates. Your mortgage is a secured debt. This means that they have something they can take from you if you do not make your payment. Credit cards are unsecured loans. They have nothing except your word and your history. Since this is the case, unsecured loans typically have higher interest rates.
3. Lower monthly payments: Since the interest rate is lower and because you have one payment vs many, the amount you have to pay per month is typically decreased significantly.
4. Only one creditor: With a consolidated loan, you only have one creditor to deal with. If there are any problems or issues, you will only have to make one call instead of several. Once again, this simply makes controlling your finances much easier.
5. Tax Breaks: Interest paid to a credit card is money down the drain. Interest paid to a mortgage can be used as a tax write-off.
Sounds great, doesn't it? Before you run out and get a loan, let's look at the other side of the picture ? the cons.
Cons
1. Easy to get into further debt: With an easier load to bear and more money left over at the end of the month, it might be easy to start using your credit cards again or continuing spending habits that got you into such credit card debt in the first place.
2. Longer time to pay off: Most mortgages are the 10 to 30 year variety. This means that rather than spend a couple of years getting out of credit card debt, you will be spending the length of your mortgage getting out of debt.
3. Spend more over the long haul: Even though the interest rate is less, if you take the loan out over a 30 year period, you may end up spending more than you would have if you had kept each individual loan.
4. You can lose everything: Consolidation loans are secured loans. If you didn't pay an unsecured credit card loan, it would give you a bad rating but your home would still be secure. If you do not pay a secured loan, they will take away whatever secured the loan. In most cases, this is your home.
As you can see, consolidated loans are not for everyone. Before you make a decision, you must realistically look at the pros and cons to determine if this is the right decision for you.
Wesley Atkins is the owner of http://www.credit-cards-advisor.com/- which aims to get you fitted with the best credit cards to suit your situation. With numerous credit card articles and easy online credit card applications you will never choose the wrong credit card again.
Debt Consolidation: How it Works
As long as consumerism flourishes most of us will be tempted to overspend thus creating a financial bind. While some people do manage to get themselves out of debt others, for a number of reasons, including job loss, divorce or hospitalization cannot. In these instances bankruptcy may seem the only way out, but for homeowners there are other options. Debt consolidation is one such option.
How does debt consolidation work?
Homeowners may apply for home equity loans that can be used to pay down debts. Your credit union is the best place to turn if you are considering such a loan. Depending on the strength of your credit and other things such as the current value of your home your credit union will give you a lump sum that you can then use to repay your creditors. With most of your debts now paid you will make one payment, usually at significant monthly savings, to the credit union.
If you choose to use a home equity loan to repay your debts be sure that you are ready to make significant changes to your lifestyle, spending and saving habits. Your loan is secured by your home and you risk foreclosure if you default on your loan payments.
It is a good idea to make a budget and have a plan for how the loan will be repaid. If you run into trouble you must maintain contact with your lender so that you can make arrangements that are acceptable for all parties concerned.
Even if you are not a homeowner there are options Consider contacting a reputable debt help agency. These companies will contact all of your open accounts and negotiate a payment plan with lower interest or a lower balance. Once this happens, they will collect the payment from you and pay off that bill, and then move to the next one, doing the same thing with all of the open accounts. They accept the payments on the accounts, with their fees added onto the payment. When research debt help agencies be sure to choose a reputable agency and read the contract in its entirety. Many debt help agencies are unscrupulous and charge exorbitant fees that serve only to escalate your debt load. A good service can help lower monthly payments, lower interest rates, and can help in avoiding accounts being turned over to collection companies. How does this look on a credit report?
The consolidation plan will show up on your credit report, but most companies consider voluntary enrollment in a debt consolidation more favorably than non payment or bankruptcy. With time negative reports will have less impact on your score.
Before you sign on for a debt consolidation plan be sure that you can manage the payments. Take the time to review all expenses and sources of income before you commit to a monthly payment amount. If you do not follow through with the plan to repay your bills your creditors will not keep any reduced interest arrangements and will be less likely to work with you on any future arrangements. Additionally, the accounts will go back into collection, and the debt consolidation company may attempt to collect unpaid fees.
Nicole Soltau is the President and Founder of http://CreditUnionRate.com - The Leading Credit Union Directory Search, Find, Join.
Debt Consolidation Benefits
If you've ever been in a situation where you needed money that you didn't have, you probably already know about loans and credit cards. Here is a brief Explanation on What both are:
Loans
A loan is a type of financial aid which must be repaid, normally with interest. Interest rates depend on the type of loan, the length of the loan and other relating factors. Loans are normally paid back over a set period of time where the borrower will be responsible for paying back a certain amount of the total debt each month.
Credit Card
A credit card is a "card" whose holder has been given a revolving credit line by a financial institution. The card allows the holder to make purchases and/or cash advances up to a pre-arranged limit. The credit amount used during any given month can be settled in full by the end of a specified period or in part, with the balance taken as extended credit. Interest may be charged on the transaction amounts from the date of each transaction or only on the extended credit where the credit granted has not been settled in full. Popular Credit Cards in use today are: Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discovery.
We're all quite familiar by now I'm sure with Credit Cards and Loans. What is Debt Consolidation though, how does it work? How can it help you?
Debt Consolidation
It's easy to become a borrower with Multiple loans, Most of which are unsecured - (not secured on the property). It can be hard to manage all of these loans individually to eliminate the debt which has grown as a result. Debt Consolidation is replacing these loans with a single loan secured on property. This can often reduce your (the borrowers) monthly outgoing interest payments by paying only one loan which is secured on the property sometimes over a longer term. Because the loan is secured, the interest rate will generally be considerably lower.
We live in a world today, where when we want something today, we want it today, and we don't want to wait for tomorrow. With this lifestyle it's easy for Credit Cards and Personal loans to amount, often in surprise. Managing these loans is a big problem for many people. Debt Consolidation is a good way to take all of these loans and put them into one, to make your repayment more manageable.
If you think Debt Consolidation is the answer to your financial problems or if you are just interested in more information visit: www.debt-area.com.
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What Is A Debt Consolidation Program?
Debt consolidation programs are devised to get you out of debt in the quickest and most inexpensive manner possible. When you sign up with a debt consolidation manager they will work with your creditors to combine all your debt and lower your monthly payments. It is a debt settlement arrangement that works by lowering your interest rates and forgiving your late fees thereby lowering your monthly payments.
When you are approved for a debt consolidation loan all of your debt will be combined into a single monthly sum. This payment is then split up and distributed between all of your creditors. You will pay one simple low interest rate on this amount as opposed to the several different high interest rates you were paying before. A debt consolidation loan is an excellent way to avoid extreme debt relief methods such as bankruptcy. You will need collateral when applying for a debt consolidation loan, how much will be determined by how much you need to borrow.
Banks and creditors look upon debt consolidation loans favorably because they realize you are taking positive methods to repay your debt. The majority of creditors are willing to work with debt consolidators in lowering your monthly payments or interest rates because they see this as an opportunity to have debts paid in full and in a timely manner. Debt consolidation loans are helpful aspects of improving your credit history. When you pay off your debt you will often earn more credit and higher credit ratings.
There are several different debt consolidation services on-line today. 7debt.com lists seven of the best agencies advertising on the net. ADNSgroup of the National Legal Debt Centers ranks as number one on their list. There is a $20,000 minimum debt required to apply. Achieve Financial Security ranks in at number two with a $10,000 minimum debt required to apply. USAconsolidate.com is number three, has no minimum debt required and gives you the option select consolidation or settlement. CareOneCredit ranks in at number four and has a $2,500 minimum debt. CuraDebt is number five and has a $10,000 minimum debt requirement.
FamilyCreditHelp ranks as number six, has no minimum debt requirement and specializes in helping you free up extra cash. Last but not least on the top seven lists is DebtAdvocatesOfAmerica with only a $5,000 minimum debt requirement.
Timothy Gorman is a successful Webmaster and publisher of Debt-Relief-Solutions.com. He provides more debt relief, credit repair and free debt consolidation information that you can research in your pajamas on his website.
Is A Debt Consolidation Loan Your Best Option?
For many people the lure of easy credit has taken them into the forbidden zone of debt. Between debt on regular credit cards, shopping store credit cards, home equity lines of credit, mortgages and car payments it's no wonder consumers are finding themselves financially and emotionally drained as they float in a sea of debt.
At a time like this with debt continuing to mount the decision to use a debt consolidation loan may seem like the smart thing to do - or is it? Certainly the top financial priority should be to pay off all outstanding debt. Unfortunately figuring out how to do this and which debt to pay off first can be difficult at best and even lead to more financially related stress.
This dilemma is common among consumers struggling to eliminate debt in order to regain their financial sanity. A debt consolidation loan can be an easy answer to solve the current financial strain brought on by a large outstanding debt amount but it may not solve the long term issue. The reason is because many consumers obtain a debt consolidation loan and correctly use it to pay off their debt. Unfortunatly suddenly feeling good about their new found financial strength they make the mistake of using their credit cards again and again and again - essentially repeating the blunders that got them into trouble in the first place. Compound that with the fact that they now also must pay off teh debt consolidation loan they orginally got in order to relieve them of their initial financial burdens. This is a classic example of where using a debt consolidation loan could lead to more harm then good.
A better option would be to pay off their credit cards one at a time starting with the card that currently has the biggest balance while paying the minimum amount neccessary to all other cards. Any extra money should be devoted to paying off the card with the highest balance first. Once that first credit card is paid off then move onto the card with the next highest balance. Repeat this process until all credit cards are fully paid off then put all but one in a drawer for safe keeping. Only keep the one card handy for emergency purposes. Now concentrate all money that was previous earmarked as credit card payments towards paying off other bills - perhaps a car or house payment. This option will only work so long as the original credit cards are not charged back up again.
If a consumer has financial strength then a debt consolidation loan can be beneficial for a number of reasons. First it eliminates trying to juggle numerous bills in various amounts all at once and instead allows a consumer to focus on paying one large bill. This saves time, energy and helps to prevent accidently forgetting to pay one of the many prvious bills which could lead to more financial charges and stress. The second reason is that a debt consolidation loan should lower the actual amount of money paid out each month. NOTE - it may lower the monthly amount but will most likely increase the oerall amount needed to finally pay off all of teh combined bills depending on the terms of the loan contract. Finally it can provide a psychological boost by relieving an individual of many small bills in order to concentrate on one larger bill.
Ultimately the choice as the whether a debt consolidation loan is the right answer lies with the consumer. Every situation is different and must be treated as such. No matter what option a consumer takes to eliminate debt if there is no financial resolve or strength then they will again fall into the debt trap.
Timothy Gorman provides more loan information and free loan quotes that you can research in your pajamas on his website: Military Loans Online.
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