A New Era: Debt Settlement Comes Into Its Own In The Late Nineties.
New concepts and inexperience often create unprofessional practices, so the Federal Trade Commission investigated and shut down any unethical Debt Settlement companies and continues to maintain a close watch on this industry. The concept of Credit Card Debt Settlement could have been lost if it weren’t for conscientious entrepreneurs who aligned with the established and reputable commercial debt settlement companies, which took over the companies marketing to the general public and performed the negotiations for them. Even though the idea of debt settlement has been around for many years, debt settlement companies are relatively new, with the first few companies being established as recently as 1998.
Debt settlement companies are for-profit organizations but, unlike consumer credit counseling services, they are not supported by the credit card companies. Rather than reducing interest rates and consolidating monthly payments, debt settlement offers Credit Card Debt Relief by reducing the outstanding balance and settling the account for thirty to fifty cents on the dollar, which saves money for the consumer in a much shorter time, generally 3 years or less.
After enrolling in a debt settlement program, the debtor agrees on a reasonable monthly amount to be transferred from one account into a savings account. The debtor then signs over a limited power of attorney to the debt settlement company, which negotiates on the debtor’s behalf. After enough funds for a settlement have accumulated, a Debt Consolidation Program agreement is made, payment is arranged and the settled account is now marked as “settled in full†or “paid in full.†This process continues until all debts are settled and the debtor becomes free of debt. Debtors can attempt this process on their own, but most debt settlement companies have the proper certifications, training and preparation to negotiate with the often harsh credit card companies.
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