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The IdealDebt Settlement Client
The purpose of this article is to discuss what we search for in
the ideal settlement candidate. Franklin Debt Relief prides itself
on up front and ethical business practices, and we are the first to
say that debt settlement is not for everyone. That being said, there
is nothing more frustrating to see ideal debt negotiation clients
steer clear from our program because of uncertainty, distrust, or
lack of information about what debt relief options are available. So
who is the ideal debt settlement client?
First and most importantly, any consumer on the verge of falling
behind in the foreseeable future or already delinquent is a great
candidate. Debt settlement is best as an alternative to bankruptcy,
and having a client who is a verifiable bankruptcy candidate makes
the negotiation process much easier.
Secondly, an ideal settlement candidate shows some sort of financial
hardship. From divorce to a reduction in income, a financial
hardship is anything that puts someone in the position where paying
bills back in full is unrealistic. Creditors always want to know
that clients in our negotiation program are not being fraudulent and
originally had the intention of making full payment until
unforeseeable circumstances intervened. Some other common hardships
are medical conditions, overwhelming medical bills and unemployment,
low income.
Finally, the ideal settlement candidate has at least $10K in overall
debt with each account in excess of $1000. While we do accept
accounts with balances that are below $1,000, it’s advisable to pay
those off if possible. In general, the savings from enrolling a $500
balance are less than the credit benefits from paying it off in full
on your own and having the account remain open. Also, smaller
accounts tend to have higher percentage settlements because of late
fees and creditor policies that make it difficult to obtain really
generous settlement terms on small accounts.
In the end, debt negotiation must make sense for the consumer, the
creditor, and for Franklin Debt Relief. It is never in the best
interest of any party involved if settlements are unlikely to occur.
By underwriting our candidates, we reduce the likelihood of a
clients being dissatisfied with our service and make the debt
negotiation process more successful, but please keep in mind that
situations are expected to vary and by no means is there anything
guaranteed to be successful even if you fit the profile of the ideal
candidate for debt settlement.