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Advantages of a Debt Settlement
Lowering the amount of debt outstanding
A debt settlement would lower the amount of debt outstanding. In the example above, although the borrower owed $30,000 in debt, the borrower only ended up paying $24,000.
Avoiding bankruptcy
A debt settlement allows the borrower to avoid bankruptcy. Depending on the country, consumer bankruptcy can last up to ten years – significantly impacting the credit score of a borrower. In addition, declaring bankruptcy can potentially impact employability.
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Implications of a Debt Settlement
Although a debt settlement lowers the amount of debt outstanding and allows the borrower to avoid bankruptcy, there are significant repercussions to be considered, such as:
Additional debt accumulation
When the borrower is not making the required debt payments to creditors, interest may accumulate on that debt. If a debt settlement falls through, the borrower will end up with more than the initial debt owed.
No debt settlement
There is no guarantee that the debt settlement company would be able to reach a successful settlement with the borrower’s creditors. In fact, according to the Credit Counselling Society, the success rate of for-profit debt settlement companies is less than 10%.
Legal action by creditors
While the borrower is making debt payments to a debt settlement company and not its creditors, creditors could pursue legal action or enlist the help of collection agencies.
Adverse impact on credit score
A debt settlement is noted on the borrower’s credit report and adversely impacts the credit score of the borrower.