While many folks turn to bankruptcy, that's not always the best option as it stays on your credit file for seven years. If you have already found yourself in a hole that seems irreversible, bankruptcy is not your best option. As TheLendersNetwork.com succinctly states:
Filing for Bankruptcy Doesn’t Help Your Credit at All
"When you file for bankruptcy you’re giving your credit the death penalty. The bankruptcy and all of the accounts included in the bankruptcy will appear on your credit report for the next 7 years. Even a few years down the road creditors will see you as high risk. You’ll have a hard time getting new lines of credit, or loans for many years. Most people understand this, however they’re told they have no other options and that they have to file bankruptcy if they can’t pay their debts. False!
Your credit will recover faster if you don’t file bankruptcy
If you do not file for bankruptcy and just ignore the collection agencies, the credit damage you suffer will actually be less than filing for bankruptcy. Unpaid delinquent accounts are just as bad for your score as delinquent accounts that are included in a bankruptcy are. In fact, accounts included in bankruptcy are far worse than a regular unpaid collection. You may think that $50,000 worth of collection debt is what is hurting your score and by filing bankruptcy that unpaid debt will go from $50,000 to 0. It’s true the balances will show a zero balance, however unpaid collection debt is not included in the credit scoring algorithm. It’s the 15 collection accounts that are hurting your score, the number of collection accounts is what impacts your score, not the balances. This is why paying collections does NOT improve your credit score."
How Can Keel Associates Help Me?
Keel Associates provides low interest rate debt consolidation loans. They break down all of your debt and work closely with you to help find solutions and the best rate to accomplish your goal of lowering your debt thereby raising your credit score. They combine all of your debts so you can make one monthly payment to pay off all debt, sometimes lower than all of the payments you are making individually. They are committed to providing their best services and encourage you to meet your goals. It truly is the better option in paying off your debt and the extra help you receive from Keel Associates will get you right back on track! It's so simple and affordable, it's almost impossible not to try!
Have you ever tried debt consolidation? What was your result? I'd love to hear your story in the comments below!
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ReplyDeleteActually, debt consolidation is really the most effective way of dealing with debt and it's always nice to work with someone who can help you with this. Thanks for the info.
ReplyDeleteNice tips. Though I hope not many would go to this point as having credits still has more cons than pros.
ReplyDeleteI agree - bankruptcy should be an absolute last resort! Consolidate is a good option for high interest rates or if you have too many payments that you're struggling to meet them all each month.
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ReplyDeleteI can imagine it can be a hard decision to go on the personal bankruptcy way. It's always so much better when you can get help with your debts.
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ReplyDeleteI think it's scary how many view bankruptcy as a safety net.
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ReplyDeleteKnock on the wood..no debts. Sounds like a great service
ReplyDeleteI really need to look into this because I do have a lot of debt.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this useful information. Sometimes filing a bankrupcy is the only way especially for bigger business.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of debt consolidation but I'll agree with you that filling for bankruptcy only worsens your credit score. I wouldn't advise anyone to!
ReplyDeleteDebt consolidation sounds like an excellent option for those with a lot of debt!
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