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Sep 5, 2009 - 11:03:07 AM

Find Credit Card Debt Relief with Debt Settlement


Did you exhaust all you equity from your home to sustain the lifestyle you were use to? Are you over your head in credit-card debt? Have you lost your job or suffered a reduction of income? Has an illness in your family exhausted your resources so that you cannot keep up with the pile of credit card bills you receive every month? Or have you been lured into taking on more credit-card debt, and feel you will never be able to pay it off? If any of these situations sound familiar, just read - you have options.
Debt can overwhelm and consume anyone. It's how you approach the problem that really matters. Declaring bankruptcy is an option, but most people prefer to avoid such a costly and embarrassing remedy, and one that will affect your credit report for 7 to 10 years. If your mind set is that of which prefers to avoid bankruptcy, why not look into debt settlement?
Debt settlement is a process of negotiation between you, or a certified debt arbitrator, and the creditors to whom you are obligated to. Being that they are in the business of lending with the hopes of repayment they would rather get something rather than nothing. Nothing would be case were you to declare bankruptcy or your creditor were to spend extra money taking you to court, with no guarantee that they may even win a judgment. Creditors might be acceptable to settle you debt for a lesser amount and strike a deal with you.
Credit card companies are in business of making money. Extending and managing credit loans goes hand in hand with risk management policies just to insure their investment. They use these policies to determine when, how and if to agree to a debt settlement arrangement with a debtor.
When a creditor deems it is in their best interests to make these arrangements, they will do so.
The factors they use include the amount and type of debt, your past and present credit history, your income and job history, the type and amount of assets you have, the interest rate, and the costs of holding and pursuing the full debt vs. settling the debt with a partial payoff and/or new payment arrangements.
Every individual's financial scenario is unique, and it is therefore impossible to predict or guarantee the results of any particular debt settlement agreement.  Debt settlement does not at all imply a creditors' right to sue you for the full amount of the debt is halted or stopped. Additionally, you may be liable to pay taxes on the portion of your debt that is forgiven under the settlement agreements. Lastly, debt settlement will have a negative effect on your credit score - although if you are already late on your payments or even delinquent your credit score has already been impacted adversely. In fact, after a successful debt settlement, you may be in a better position than ever to begin rebuilding your credit. And it's important to remember that bankruptcy, should you choose that drastic step, will remain on your credit record for up to a decade, making it difficult for you to get loans, credit approval, and even housing, car insurance or employment opportunities.
Epic Financial, LLC can evaluate your specific financial circumstances and help determine with you, whether or not debt settlement is the right option for you. If you feel that debt settlement may interest you, or could work for you, take the first step towards being debt-free today call 877-971-3232 or complete our short form. The road to financial freedom is just ahead and it requires you to take the first step.