refinance the loan into your name.

What Options Do I Have to Get Rid of Debt? Finance Articles | October 18 Salomon XT Hornet Mens , 2008
Thoughts of a looming depression are causing widespread panic for the average citizen, here in the U.S. and globally. While the President conducts secret meetings and aids big businesses (even those that have committed high end fraud), the risk of hundreds of thousands of jobs are on the line. The normal citizens have been (so far) left out of the equation but left to pay for the years of greedy Wall Street capitalization and the like.


i. Simply keep plugging: Continue paying what you can when you can until everything is paid off. (Pay back 291% on average)


ii. Consumer credit counseling: These programs contact your creditor and workout a repayment plan (usually 5-7 years) The counselor will then negotiate mainly on the interest to reduce a portion of the debt owed. C.C.C. programs do not handle medical and not all creditors participate in the programs. Any account that has gone to a collection agency cannot be included into a C.C.C. program. Generally, C.C.C. programs have a certain list of creditors that they can and cannot work with. Some of your creditors may not be on every C.C.C. program's list. One of the key points about CCC programs is that you still pay 100% of the principal plus interest. When all costs are considered, it usually works out to be about the same as your current minimum payments. (162% repayment)


iii. You can apply for a debt consolidation loan: Which entails taking out one loan to pay off several others. This is done to secure a lower interest rate, secure a fixed interest rate or for the convenience of servicing only one loan instead of managing several accounts. However, if you are struggling with making your minimum payments, it is uncommon for one to qualify for this solution. In order to qualify, you usually have to have good credit, a good debt-to-income ratio, and some form of assets to secure the loan (a house or car is the most common). Just being able to make the monthly payments on your cards does not signify good credit because you may have a high debt-to-income ratio. If a person with poor credit due to being overextended were to be able to get a debt consolidation loan, it would carry with it a higher than normal interest rate and would, consequently, not offer much of a savings. Additionally, with the loan usually tied to your homes equity, failure to repay could result in foreclosure on your home. When you are overburdened by credit, debt consolidation loans are rarely an option. (Long term plans can take up to 30 years to complete and pay back 162% average)


iv. Bankruptcy: This should be considered a complete last option due to the harsh credit impacts, expensive fees, lawyer costs, possible exclusion to future employment, high interest rates for future credit, risk of foreclosure and probability of dismissal. In our experience many people can find other options to avoid bankruptcy.


v. Debt Settlement: Debt settlement is for individuals and families who are or will be falling behind in unsecured payments. It benefits people considering bankruptcy, people that can only make the minimum payments on their credit card debt andor medical bills and people that can't qualify for a loan to avoid falling behind. People experiencing financial hardships such as divorce, hospitalization, loss of family, etc. would ideally be in legitimate scenarios to qualify. Debt settlement is the fastest way to get out of debt and has the least impact on one's credit rating. This program is designed to minimize the amount paid and substantially decrease the time line of becoming debt free. The object is not to increase a person's credit score, although after all accounts are settled it is relatively easy to have a great score afterwards, usually within 6-10 months. (Pay back 55%>


Only a qualified professional should give you advice after conducting a financial analysis as to which program will be best suited for you. If you are considering any of these options make sure you are dealing with companies that have a good rating with the B.B.B. and have a reputation of getting the job done.

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Inheriting a property may seem like winning a lottery, but without proper guidance, you may end up overwhelmed. Whether you inherit a massive real estate or an average single-family home, with the loss of a loved one, the situation can get very stressful and daunting to the beneficiaries. To make the process of dealing with the inherited property as efficient as possible, the heirs can take several crucial steps.


Live In The Property


If you are the sole inheritor of a desirable property, deciding to live in it can be a natural choice. But if there are multiple recipients, it is best to seek legal advice and draw up an agreement to make sure that all parties are compensated fairly for their share of the property. If the inherited home still has a mortgage, you may need to pay it off entirely, or you can refinance the loan into your name.


Rent The Property


In case the inherited property is in a great neighborhood, and in good condition, renting it out is a profitable way to maintain the prope