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Self repayment |
Bankruptcy |
Debt Consolidation |
Debt settlement |
| Creditor calls will stop? |
Yes, if you are making smart payments every month. |
Yes, it is illegal to call you after filing bankruptcy. |
Yes, as you are represented by an attorney and all communication should happen via attorney. |
Yes, as you are represented by an attorney and all communication should happen via attorney. |
| Interest rate will be reduced? |
No |
All interest will be eliminated. |
Yes, will fall to 9% (approx) or lower. |
Yes, will be eliminated. |
| Saving on principal amount? |
No |
All debts will be eliminated. |
No |
Yes, around 40% to 60% savings. |
| Saving on interest? |
Yes, as all interest will be eliminated. |
Yes, with smart payment we can save payment on interest with better handling on payments. |
Yes, due to fall in interest rate there will be saving. |
Yes, as all interest will be eliminated. |
| Easy debt planning |
Yes, DebtCC system will help in managing your debts. |
Its a one time filing. |
Yes, as the firm will take care of your monthly payments. |
Yes, as the firm will help you with your monthly payements and offers. |
| Third party fees |
No |
One time bankruptcy fees. |
Yes, monthly fees and setup fees. |
Yes, monthly fees and negotiation fees. |
| Effect on credit score |
highly positive |
highly negative |
Positive |
negative |
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Self repayment |
Bankruptcy |
Debt Consolidation |
Debt settlement |
| Entry on credit report |
No additional entry. |
Yes, bankruptcy is reported. |
A comment stating that you're paying an account through a credit-counseling agency appears on your credit report. |
Late payments are reported. End status can be "settled", "paid" or "paid as agreed". Bargain for "paid" "paid as agreed" status. |
| Time till the negative entry lasts on credit report |
Not applicable |
It can remain for 10 years. |
It remains until the account is paid in full. |
Late payments can mar your credit report for up to seven years. |
| Effects credit score negatively |
No, Regular payments will have positive effect on credit score. |
Lowers it by almost 100 points. |
Since 1999, Fair Isaac Corp. has ignored any credit-counseling information when calculating a consumer's credit score. |
A credit report reflecting months and years of missed payments surely will drive your credit score to terribly low levels. |
| Other important information |
Try to pay off smaller accounts faster for a better credit ratings. |
It may make it difficult to qualify for new credit. |
It may make it difficult to qualify for new credit. |
Late payments will make it difficult to qualify for new credit. |