Keep in mind the 125 loan will probaly have high interest or some other means of increasing the payment in the future. The lender wants to be covered for their risk. Talk to a banker about the loan and an Attorney about the debt couseling agencies. That should give you your answer. Check out either company you decide to go with by calling the BBB of your state.
A credit counseling agency is a business, or partnership which gives advice on either boosting your credit scores, and expunging credit blemishes from your record.
Credit counseling can be found at many government agencies. Locally, your personal banker may be able to direct you to a reputable credit counselor or coach.
A credit counseling agency is a good bet for anyone who is struggling with debt, no matter how much debt is on the books. The service they provide if only advice is good and sound.
There are many companies that work to consolidate consumer debt. Credit Counseling companies offer low cost options without looking into bankruptcy filing and often come out on top of other options. Consumer Credit Counseling is a great company that offers many programs in debt consolidation.
A credit counseling agency is a business, or partnership which gives advice on either boosting your credit scores, and expunging credit blemishes from your record.
Some organizations that offer consumer credit counseling services include the Association of Independent Consumer Credit Counseling Agency and Consumer Credit Corporation. Another company in the same industry you may bee interested in is the National Foundation for Credit Counseling.
The best way to get a debt consolidation is go to a consumer credit counseling agency. The credit counseling agency will give the customer a consular. The consular will be able to help you create a payment plan and work with the credit company to get a lower interest rate for the customer.
One can find help to consolidate one's credit card debt by checking out websites which offer debt relief and counseling services, for example In Charge, Care One Credit and Consolidated Credit. Other agencies which assist with debt relief are Repay Debt and Prosper.
Many individuals seek help from credit counseling agencies to consolidate lenders, but sites like Marketwatch, CNN Money, Dave Ramsey and Bankrate all offer free financial advice.
I was a Certified Credit Counselor in the state of North Carolina, and the answer to your question is no. The only accounts that a credit counseling organization will accept are revolving accounts (credit cards), payday loans, utility debts, and medical debts. Repossessions will have to be negotiated between you and the collection agency or lender that has this account.
There are two ways one could consolidate debt online. The first would be by contacting a bank and obtaining a debt consolidation loan. The second would be through a credit counseling service such as Consumer Credit Counseling.
Most credit counseling agencies do charge fees. Some offer sliding scale fees depending upon your income, others charge hourly fees which can be excessive.