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Pros and Cons of Debt Consolidation Loans

Better Credit Blog

But it’s a much bigger headache if you owe debts to multiple places, as your odds of forgetting a payment will increase, and the varying interest rates between the different debts can end up taking a bite out of your wallet. How Debt Consolidation Loans Work. When Might It Make Sense To Get A Debt Consolidation Loan.

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Can I File Bankruptcy on Just My Credit Cards?

Sawin & Shea

However, secured debt means the borrower has put up collateral (e.g. a car or their home), and agrees that they will repay the loan in a timely fashion or else the lender will gain ownership of the collateral they used to get the loan. Creditors cannot reclaim any of your property if you default on a loan. The answer is yes.

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Will I Lose My Credit History If I Change My Name?

Credit Corp

Consolidate Your Credit Card Debt. Get out of debt faster and save money in interest with a debt consolidation loan. Consolidate and Save. In general, your new name is added to your credit reports after you notify your mortgage lender, credit card issuers and other businesses of the change.

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Should You File for Bankruptcy if a Strong Economy is Just Around the Corner

Titan Consulting

When government assistance is not providing enough income to cover job losses, should you file for bankruptcy or hold out for the economic recovery? At your request, lenders must grant a forbearance for up to 180 days, renewable for up to a year with a hardship attestation. The Bankruptcy Option.

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COVID-19 Checklist for Banks: Managing Vulnerable Customers

Fico Collections

Retail consumers, small and medium enterprises, and commercial entities are looking to banks for increasing levels of support and assistance, especially as government-introduced stimulus programs start to mature and expire around the globe, leaving more vulnerable customers wondering where to turn.

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Congress Passes Relief for Student Loan Borrowers in CARES Act

Titan Consulting

Private loans, Perkins Loans, and FFEL loans held by commercial lenders were not included in the CARES Act. The federal government is not making payments on student loan accounts, but rather suspending payments, which will extend the term of the loan. In total, the Act covers 88% of outstanding student loans.

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Freedom Debt Relief Sued for Misleading Consumers

Debt Free Colorado

Offers for debt settlement and debt repayment plans often sound too-good-to-be-true. government agency that makes sure banks, lenders, and other financial companies treat you fairly”, Freedom Debt Relief’s offers actually were too-good-to-be-true.