Will A Debt Settlement Program Affect Your Credit History? Pt. 2
May 31, 2010 by Mallory Megan
Filed under Debt Consolidation
In the last article I wrote about debt settlement programs and whether it was a good idea to agree to one or not. Keeping all of this information I relayed to you in mind, if you come to the conclusion that debt settlement isn’t the best option for you, there are four other main options: remain delinquent, come up with extra money to make payments, work with a credit counselor, or declare bankruptcy.
Remaining delinquent will only make your credit score worse, and the longer you wait, the harder your score will be hit. Just one thirty day late payment can cause your score to fall by up to one hundred and ten points. Ninety days? You are currently three times as late with your card payment, and you are only getting later as more time passes on.
Coming up with extra cash to make your payments might just be worth your while. Take a close look at your finances and budget. Is there anything in your budget that can be adjusted, or anything you owe that can be sold? Use any extra money to pay your debt and prevent any further damage to your credit score. For a lot of us, budgeting isn’t as easy as that. If you need outside help, seek out a credit counselor. They will get to the bottom of the issue, and find a solution for you.
Also, you can also have the option to file for bankruptcy. This means that you won’t have to repay the debt, but filing will cause your credit to be hurt even more than a debt settlement, by as much as two hundred and forty points. If you are thinking about bankruptcy, have a consultation with a bankruptcy attorney to discuss the details.
All told, experts say that talking to a good credit counselor is the best choice. They can assist you when it comes to assessing your financial situation, offer possible alternative choices, and show you how not to make the same mistakes at any point in the future.
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