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What Isn't Eligiblefor Debt Negotiation?
Student loans, military accounts
Student loans are generally federally-secured. In other words, if
you do default, the federal government can levy your bank account or
seize your tax returns to make up for the balance that is owed. Even
private student loans are almost impossible to settle now because
the bankruptcy laws changes in 2005 made it so they could no longer
be discharged in a Chapter 7. Since our leverage is, “Take this
settlement or our client may file bankruptcy,” debt negotiation is
not a suitable option for this type of debt.
Secured debts
Since mortgages and car loans are secured by property, all of the
negotiating power rests in the creditors hands. After all, a
settlement is pointless when they can just take the property back if
you refuse full payment. Creditors only agree to debt reductions
when it is in their financial self-interest to do so.
Taxes
Much like student loans, this isn’t eligible for negotiation because
it is federally backed. Unlike student loans, however, tax relief is
available through an offer in compromise---an agreement between the
tax payer and the IRS resolving the debt for less than the total
amount owed. Much like with consumer debt settlement, an offer in
compromise is attractive to the IRS when there is doubt as to
whether they’ll be able to collect the full balance from a tax
payer.
Pay Day Loans
Due to the very high interest rates that are charged on payday
loans, debt negotiation is not a cost-effective method for consumers
who owe this sort of debt. Since you have to fall behind in order
for settlements to be reached, the late fees and interest charges
will almost always negate any savings that you may realize.
Credit Unions
Credit unions are not policed by the same regulations that larger
national banks are, which changes the nature of negotiation.
Moreover, since credit unions are typically local, it is difficult
for any settlement company to gauge beforehand any likelihood of
success.
If you’re interested in discussing whether debt negotiation is the
right program for you, please feel free to talk to one of our
consultants at (877) 274-1260, or you can
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