This consumer has experienced what most people do sometime over their lifetime. Financial emergencies driven by major repairs, health issues or loss of income usually translate into debt situations. If they are unprepared for this sort of thing, they usually end up in some sort of debt situation. They often turn to debt consolidation companies or as in this case a non-profit debt consolidation for bad credt specialist company.
He incurred large repairs bills for his car and also medical bills for a health situation he recently experienced. These were unplanned and of course there was no choice. He needed help immediately and worried about the cost later. He also does not have or did not have an emergency fund available to help him through this financial crisis. Instead like many consumers, he had to rely on credit cards to pay for these expenses.
Now the credit card statements are in and high levels of interest charges will accrue if he cannot repay the debt by the statement due date. He needs a debt consolidation loan which will have regular monthly payments based on lower interest rates and longer term amortization. With lower payments he will be able to have some spare cash to pay his debt down more quickly and get out of this situation.
Non-profit debt consolidation companies will help consumers figure out the best solution based on their circumstances. Credit counseling and credit solutions can be discussed with a non-profit debt consolidation company at no charge in most cases. Consumers can receive excellent advice regarding the best approach for them to resolve their debt situation and improve their bad credit rating. There is usually no charge for this service.
Many do charge a fee for enrollment in a debt management program and a monthly fee for managing debt payments. They do need to recover some of their costs for ongoing assistance and support. The counseling and the solutions they will discuss with you is free, however to make them work the customer really must embrace the recommendations. They must follow through and implement the suggestions that are being made.
Every persons debt consolidation program will be different. But they all will require monthly payments to pay off their debt. They will require setting up an emergency fund to deal with future financial emergencies. These emergencies happen on a regular basis to all of us and you know they will happen to you as well.
It takes discipline as well to stick with the program. If consumers in the program generate more debt or spend money over and above the debt management program that they have discussed with the debt counselor, it usually means trouble. They will end up further in debt and unable to manage their monthly payments. We suggest that consumers with bad credit looking for debt counseling pay attention to the recommendations and try to stick with them as best they can to be successful over the long term.
DEFAULT LOAN APPLICATION FOR BORROWER’S INFORMATION
Home/Mortgage Loan Amount : $25,000
Home Loan Application and Processing Speed (when do you need the funds): I need help now. I have creditors sending collection notices and threatening letters
Do you currently have a mortgage? : No, I rent an apartment
Bank Name and Branch : Union Bank, Almaden Blvd
What City/Town, State and County do you live in? : San Jose, California
Zip : 95113
What is your employment field? : Retail Grocery Store
Employment Position : Department manager
When are you paid? (monthly/weekly/biweekly): biweekly
Your credit rating to be – excellent, fair, or bad? : probably bad
How did you find us? : looking for non profit help on debt consolidation
How are you paid? (direct deposit/paper check): direct deposit
Gross Amount Per Paycheck : $1200
Do you agree to have this information published online, without your PRIVATE information of course? : Sure no problem, just do not mention the place where I work online.
Extra information here please (some detail): Everything seems to have gone wrong for me in the past few months. My car broke down and needed major repairs. I cannot get along without a car. Every guy needs a car and I drive over 20 miles back and forth to work every day.
I also had some medical issues that meant I needed to take time off work and also meant large bills from the doctor and hospital. I do not get paid while I am off work and I do not have any kind of medical coverage. I have to pay all of these bills myself which is a big problem.
All of this expense went on several credit cards and now I have to pay for the debt. I really need a debt consolidation solution that provides lower monthly payments and lower interest rate charges. I cannot afford to pay large fees for debt consolidation services and counseling. There are non-profit debt consolidation companies available and I was wondering if one of these companies could help me? I am pretty sure I have a bad credit rating at this point due to my financial situation.
There are no missed payments in my past for rent or utilities or loans. But with this debt hanging over my head, my credit rating has to have suffered in the past few months.
Regarding my employment, I work for a retail grocery store here in the city. I manage one of the departments at the store. My work is interesting and enjoyable, although it does not pay as much as I would like. The raise I received when I took charge of the department was small. Unfortunately it is a small store and not part of a chain. We do not receive benefits of any kind although they are available at a discount if we want to purchase them. I have not purchased any health coverage, although now I wish I had.
There is no emergency savings for me to draw on. My expenses including the credit debt payments take almost all of my income. There is just no room for saving money at this point. If a non-profit debt consolidation company could help me get out of this situation, it would be a miracle.