Although each person’s story is unique, you are not alone. There are millions of Americans struggling with high-interest unsecured debt and they all have one goal in mind, to pay off their debt in exchange for a brighter financial future.
Every citizen has a different story. That’s why it’s important that you do your research and compare your debt settlement and debt resolution options. At Citizens Debt Relief, we’re here with you every step of the way. We work with you to create a customized program to alleviate your debt so you can achieve your goals.
Credit Counseling
A credit counselor reviews your financial situation, sets up lower interest rates with your creditors if possible, and creates a structured plan for you to follow.
Pros
- One monthly payment
- Lower interest rates
- No collection calls
Cons
- Lenders may view you as credit risk
- Principal debt not reduced
- Credit card accounts closed
Debt Consolidation
You take out one loan to pay off multiple debts. This loan can have a lower interest rate than your debts. You make fixed monthly payments on until the loan is paid off.
Pros
- One fixed monthly payment
- Flexible terms
- No credit impact
Cons
- Need good credit and Debt to Income to qualify
- No reduction on principal balance
- Results vary
Home Equity Line / Refinance
You must work with a mortgage lender. You refinance / take on an additional mortgage. More cash borrowed beyond the mortgage balance. You use that money to pay your debts.
Pros
- High-interest debts paid off
- Reduced monthly payments
- Mortgage interest is tax deductible
Cons
- Need to be a homeowner
- Increased foreclosure risk
- Adds to existing mortgage debt
Debt Resolution
Working with a company, you make monthly deposits into an account. The company works with your creditors to accept less than the debt owed. That amount is then paid to creditors, from the account you deposited into until the debt is resolved.
Pros
- Significant cash savings over making minimum payments
- One low monthly program deposit
- Quicker timeline for completion
Cons
- Impact to credit
- Enrolled Credit card accounts closed
- Results vary
Bankruptcy
A full legal process. All assets are evaluated and used to pay off your debts. Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 are most common options used by individuals. Once the bankruptcy is complete, you are relieved of the debts you had before filing for bankruptcy.
Pros
- Debts could be forgiven (Chapter 7)
- Creditors are cannot collect on debts
- Process takes 3-6 months
Cons
- Significant, long-term damage to credit (7-10 years on average)
- Loss of all credit cards
- Cannot qualify for a mortgage
- Chapter 7 difficult to qualify for
Minimum Payments
You research and determine the exact payments required for each debt and track your progress over time.
Pros
- Optimized payments
- No required costs
- No credit impact
Cons
- Requires strict planning & discipline
- Often very long pay off timeframe
- Interest rates don’t change
- No reduction on principal
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