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Dear Friend,
Thank you for taking the time to visit this
website. The USCA has been in the credit card debt
negotiations service for close to 5 years
helping thousands of Americans solve their financial
problems.
Therefore we have a pretty good idea of
what can and can't be accomplished when it comes down to
dealing with your outstanding debts. Currently we have a
team of 30 dedicated client services representatives to
service your every concern once you have become a
client of the USCA.
First we want to offer you some information
about the Debt Settlement Process such as the pros' and
the cons'. Some of this information may be brand new
while some information may confirm what you already
know. Our goal on this site is to give you the basic
facts that can help you make a decision ASAP. You will
need to fill out a request for an appointment to speak
with one of our Debt Analyst to enroll with USCA
or if you have further questions concerning debt
settlement, and our service.
So, let's get started. Here's the first question
you'll want the answer too.
What Are My Options?
1. Do
Nothing
For the vast majority of people this is not a
very practical solution, but technically speaking it is
an option. However choosing this means you except the
fact that you are losing thousands of dollars in interest
to the banks with no end in sight. This cycle we
refer to as the “credit treadmill” by only paying minimum
payments this will take an average of 38 years to pay
off. Paying out hundreds to thousands a month only to
have the majority of it go to interest, and see your
balances go nowhere for decades. We have found that
thousands of Americans will rob Peter to pay Paul, which
means to borrow from one credit card to pay another in
hopes that somehow in the near future they can get back
on track. The results are they just end up deeper in the
hole with no end in sight.
2. Obtain a Debt
Consolidation Loan.
First off you must have something of collateral
for this to be an option at all; most people use the
equity of their home. This can be referred to as “debt
transformation” you are not at all reducing your debt,
but merely transforming it from a low-risk unsecured debt
into a high-risk secured debt. Statistics have shown that
a high percentage of people who obtain debt
consolidation loans end up right back where they were in
credit card debt within 5 years, but this time around
there is an extra secured payment that must be made
first, this situation can force many into
bankruptcy.
There are also unsecured debt consolidation
loans which require no collateral but most Americans
that apply for this type of loan get denied because their
current credit cards are max out. Even if you think your
credit is good because you have never missed a payment
the second most important part of your credit score
is your debt to credit limit ratio, were if your
debt exceeds 50% of your credit limit it's to high,
in spite of the fact that your income is high enough to
handle the payments you will be denied.
3. Credit Counseling
Services
Most of these
organizations are non-profit and funded in-part by the
creditors. You make one monthly payment to the credit
counseling service which can be the same as
what you are paying now plus their monthly
fees, then they disperse your payments to the
creditors for you. Usually the creditors will lower
the interest rates on your accounts if you meet the
creditors requirements. You must remember that you are
still paying back the entire balance plus interest; your
creditors are not reducing any of the remaining balance
that you owe, just the interest.
Missing one month’s payment can get you removed
from the program by the credit card companies
and many creditors will not allow you to
re-apply into another program for a year or more. This
means you are back in their hands of the creditors with
high interest rates. Due to the rigid structure of this
type program close to 75% of people who enroll into
credit counseling programs fail to ever
graduate.
4.
Bankruptcy
For most
people this is considered a last resort option. It can
appear on your credit report for up to 10 years.
Bankruptcy is also a matter of public record for anyone
who wants to can see it for the rest of your life. You
also must be aware that filing for bankruptcy means you
will have to file in court, plus certain types
of bankruptcies require a court-appointed trustee to
control and oversee your estate. The 2005 Bankruptcy Act
made changes in the law that has made it
very difficult for most Americans to totally wipe out
their debts, which means in many cases
you may be setup in a repayment plan determined by
the courts which could be up to 60
months.
5. Negotiate
Settlement For Less Than The Full Balance
Owed.
Most
creditors if handled properly will accept a settlement
for less than the balance owed. In most cases saving the
debtor thousands of dollars and helping them become debt
free in a fraction of the time they otherwise would
have. But keep in
mind that if you are current with your debts than the
creditors expect payment in full. Only when an account
goes in default will the creditor consider accepting less
than the amount owed.
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Would
Satisfying Your Creditors At
50-60% Or Less Including Our
Fees
Solve
Any Of Your Financial
Problems?
For many Americans a reduction in their overall
debt may not be the answer to their
financial situation because of cash flow
problems. If you are past due because of a decrease
in your income and the potenial of increasing it is
next to impossible then bankruptcy maybe the only
option.
For thousands of Americans there is hope outside
of bankruptcy, debt settlement. The origin of settling
debts for less than the original amount has been a part
of history dating back to Biblical times. This is not a
new practice and will remain as part as our culture for
as long as we have people in
debt.
It’s very important to keep in mind the types of
debts that are normally negotiable are known as unsecured
debts. These can be department store cards, credit cards,
personal loans, defaulted medical bills, auto
repossessions, old phone bills, and there are more. The
types that are not negotiable are home mortgages, auto,
and motorcycle or boat loans where you still have the
vehicle but the bank holds the title. Others are taxes,
child support, alimony, federal funded student loans, and
any other bills that you are still using the
service.
Every situation is different when dealing with
collectors to settle your debts there are many factors
that dictate what will or will not be accepted. Depending
on you situation, we may settle on one or more of debts
debts for as little as $0.20-0.30 on the dollar. Then
some creditors may be very difficult and the best they
will take maybe $0.50-0.60 on the dollar. This is when a
professional company that deals with your creditors
on a daily basis will be able to determine what
is good and what is not.
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Can I Do This On My
Own?
Do I really need to hire someone to
try and negotiate my debts or can I just do this on
my own? Absolutely, you can. Just like
when selling your home the question is; do I
need a real estate agent to sell my house? No, but
consider this, if you do not have the time, expertise,
and the knowledge, the cost of making mistakes can be
enormous. That is why it is a good idea to retain the
services of an experienced professional that knows what
they are doing.
Here
are some tips if you do want to attempt this on your
own,
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What if I don’t respond and
temporarily do nothing? Many times
this works best, the old saying "no news is good news" can
apply, but can backfire and you can miss a great
opportunity for a very favorable settlement. Knowing
when to hold back and do nothing is a major factor in
dealing with collectors.
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You must
understand what a good settlement offer is and what
is not. For example, one creditor may never budge
for less than 50% so accepting that offer would be wise.
But on the other hand there are creditors who will
accept 20-35%. Having the knowledge of how they operate
is a key ingredient to know when to hold out and when to
settle, this is essential to achieving the best
possible results.
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Do not
expect the creditors and collection agencies to just
roll over and play dead, while reducing your debt
by thousands, if not tens of thousands of
dollars. Understand, this
process can take several months so you have to be strong
and not fall for their tactics to intimidate you into
prematurely accepting a bad deal.
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The
old saying “It’s not what
you know, but who you know” is very important when it
comes to negotiating your debt. Avoiding
uncooperative people and actually speaking to the right
person makes the difference between getting a settlement
or not.
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Different
creditors and collectors will require different
negotiating strategies. What you find may work with
one company could have a totally reverse affect when
tried with another company such as triggering a law
suit. Typically each company has its own way of doing
business.
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Creditors
will routinely threaten to sue. In
the vast majority of cases this is just a bluff, but it
is a real possibility. It is essential to know the past
performance of the company threatening litigation; many
companies send the exact same threatening letter to
everyone and rarely ever sue. Only experience with the
companies and tactics can help you to determine if the
threat of a lawsuit is legitimate or
not.
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What if I
receive a letter or call for a law firm does that mean
I’m going to be sued. One of the main reasons
creditors and collection agencies use law firms to
collect debts is because the official appearance of a
law firm’s letterhead. This is usually enough to get
most people to react and pay immediately. If the law
firm is not registered to practice law in your State
they can not represent a client in court where they are
not licensed, the odds of that firm suing diminish.
Dealing with law firm collections company requires
confidence and the correct approach to receive a
favorable settlement.
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What is the
best time to settle with the
original
creditor or
let it go to a
collection agency? This
question is asked the most and many times you are much
better off actually dealing with the collection
agencies; however there are times when dealing with the
original creditor is much more
beneficial.
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Are
judgments and liens
negotiabl
e? Yes, but
the results may not be as favorable. Caution must be
used when speaking to the creditor, having the knowledge
of the legal system in your county is necessary, as not
to put yourself in a worse situation. Also you will need
to know how to properly file the paperwork in your
courthouse once a settlement has been
reached
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What happens
when my debt continues to be sold to more than one
collection agency? Now
more than ever you will see that a debt is sold from one
collections agency to another. Which can mean the
original creditor is completely out of the picture, a
potential problem my come up when the collections
company is bought out by another collections agency,
which happens very often. The new company does not have
to honor your past agreement and can demand more. It
becomes essential to make sure you get the right
settlement paperwork, so that you aren’t liable for
paying out on a debt that you already settled with
another company.
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The Debt Settlement Process
Is Not For Everyone
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If
it will take you more than 36 months (24
months preferably) to negotiate settlements
with your creditors than bankruptcy may be a
better option to
consider.
Understand were not saying it is impossible
to go longer than 24 months, but the
objectives we are looking to accomplish for
you become harder. To achieve maximum savings
the settlement process should really look to
be accomplished in 24 months or
less.
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No
company can guarantee any specific settlement
amount. Debt settlement is a process
where a one time settlement is negotiated,
sometimes we are able to achieve favorable
results and sometimes extremely favorable
results, however we cannot guarantee a
specific amount. Any reasonable person will
understand and accept this. We base our
predictions on our past performance and the
results we have been consistently
achieving.
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Your
credit score will be adversely
affected. This is the trade off for
having your creditors greatly reduce the
amount you will have to pay back. You cannot
just expect the creditors to write off
thousands or tens of thousands of dollars of
your debt and expect your credit to stay in
great shape. If you want a good credit score
then you must pay your bills in full on time.
Your credit score is however only a snapshot
in time and has the potential to go back up
and become favorable once again, but not
during the settlement process.
When it comes to negotiating settlements with
your creditors there is no free lunch. As is with
everything thing in life there are positives and
negatives. If you find that any of the four previous
points are unacceptable to you, then STOP
NOW because this strategy of debt reduction
is NOT FOR YOU! If not read
on.
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WHY HIRE USCA
Most people do not have the time to devote to
successfully complete the process and achieve favorable
results. Some people think all it will take is a
quick phone call to your creditors and they will just
reduce your balances substantially. I wish this were the
case but it is not. Successfully negotiating settlements
with creditors/collectors will require many well thought
out and planned phone calls, letters and settlement
proposals over time. To do this right it takes some time
and there is no getting around that.
Negotiating skills and knowledge are a must
for debt settlement. Every creditor and
collection agency has its own procedures and policies,
regarding how they handle settlements. You must know each
of these companies procedures to be successful at
settling. As said earlier one tactic may be successful
with one creditor and have no effect with
another.
We act as an intermediary between you and the
collectors. The benefit of having a respected
and reputable company greatly helps the communication
with the collectors and the success of achieving very
favorable settlements. They treat our negotiators much
differently then they would treat you. You could say the
same exact thing as our negotiators but get nowhere. That
is how important having a good companies’ reputation
is.
We are an accredited member with
the BBB (Better Business Bureau).
Our client services representatives are
dedicated to making sure every facet of debt settlement
process is done to the client satisfaction.
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