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Debt Negotiation is the process of working with creditors to see if more favorable payment arrangements can be made. Typical claims by debt negotiation service providers include the ability to reduce unsecured debt such as credit card debt by 10 to 50 percent.
Debt negotiation is made possible due to the creditor's desire to avoid the debtor filing for bankruptcy. The creditor is willing to forgive a portion of the debt obligation if they believe it will help them to recover some of the amount owed. The outcome from debt negotiation is debt settlement arrangements.
Individuals should understand that the negotiation process can take six months or longer and that credit and collections efforts make become more aggressive during that time. Negotiation of debt can also lead to a decrease in credit scores for the individual involved, making future borrowing more difficult.
Debt negotiation is an alternative to other debt reduction or elimination choices such as budgeting, bankruptcy, debt consolidation or seeking the help of a debt counselor. |
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