Q. I have a bad credit score. Can I get a debt consolidation loan?
A. Your credit score is a reflection of how you handle credit and debt. A bad credit score shows that you haven’t handled your credit accounts responsibly so a new creditor is unlikely to offer you a debt consolidation loan with a low interest rate.
Even though you may not qualify for a debt consolidation loan there is a way you can reduce your debt and save some money in the process.
It’s called debt negotiation also known as debt settlement. You can negotiate with the creditor or debt collector to settle your debt for less than what you owe. Of course, your lender will need to accept the settlement and agree to cancel the remainder of your debt. Most of them will agree to settle since they would get nothing if you decided to file for bankruptcy.
Plus, debt negotiation is not as severe a hit to your credit score as a bankruptcy filing.
If you don’t want to hassle negotiating with your creditors, you can hire a BBB accredited debt negotiation company to do it for you. Visit https://www.nationaldebtrelief.com to learn how to consolidate your credit card debt without bankruptcy.
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