Monday, January 18, 2010

Credit Seekers Beware Of Debt Consolidation Loans

By Mike Pettigrew

It happens to almost everyone. They find themselves maxed out on credit with no where to turn. There are many option these days, but consumers should beware of debt consolidation loans. They may provide a short term benefit and limited relief, but the best solution to get out of debt is not only eliminate current debt, but find and work with someone that will help change your spending and credit habits so that you will not only be out of debt, but don't need to fear finding yourself back in the same situation.

These type of loans were designed to put all your debts into one account. It promise resolution for the problem and credit repair. The lending company is given an authority to negotiate with all your existing creditors making it possible for them to create more damage than a solution.

Imagine if you have the credit card bills, car loan and school loan under one payment scheme. Of course they would say that this process is stress free and you would only have to settle all the loans in low monthly payment schemes. However this is only offers a short term resolution to the current situation. This is a lesson that one must always ask for hidden fees and other fees that might occur during the payment of this consolidated loans.

Most obviously, without a change in spending and credit habits, the person may soon accumulate more debt on all the credit cards that currently have a zero balance. Now, they not only owe the debt consolidation loan of $35,000, before they know it they have maxed out their credit cards and are once again back to $10,000 balance, making their total debt $45,000.

As mentioned most of plans have ends up as failure due to long repayment schemes. This allows the creditors and lending companies gain more than your agreed terms. Another reason would be this loan also has hidden fees that are not disclose during the application process. This can post as a source of concern on the borrowers part making him more prone for bankruptcy.

Of course the lending companies would not agree to handle your concern without gaining anything from you. Sometimes it is queer how others overlook this matter. They are all in a rush into paying debts ending more in peril. Business is business whichever we put it. They gain from you that is why they wanted to handle your case.

In order to eliminate debt, the borrower must pay the higher possible amount each month at the lowest possible payment schemes. Also, they must change the way they see and use credit, because without a change in spending patterns and behaviors, the amount of money they owe over time will only increase.

In many of these situations, a debt management may be the best answer. A debt management plan will help the consumer pay down existing debt, working with a credit counseling agency who takes the monthly debt payment and negotiates and distributes the payment to the various lenders. Debt management plans are often non-profit agencies, and they negotiate with lenders to get the lowest possible repayment rates and fees. They work on the borrowers behalf, and the borrower is able to make a single monthly payment, and over time eliminate their debt. - 30462

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