5 tips to debt negotiation

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5 Tips to Debt Negotiation Debt negotiation is undoubtedly a daunting task for most people. If you are currently struggling to pay your debts then the last thing you probably want to do is come face-to-face with your creditors. However, communication with your creditors will be necessary if you are ever to get out of your financial rut. Debt negotiation also known as debt settlement, is a transaction wherein the debtor tries to settle with the creditor with the aim of reducing the balance that must be paid. Here are 5 tips to keep in mind when it comes to negotiating debt with creditors. 1. Know the exact amount of your debt. Before you begin any type of debt negotiation, the first thing you will need to do is find out how much exactly you owe your creditors. If you are like most people who find themselves in debt, then you probably tend to be in denial. Chances are you end up trying to make your financial problems “disappear” by refusing to look at your bills or answer calls from collectors. Unfortunately, these tactics will not make your debt problems go away. Instead, face your crisis head-on by requesting the amount of your balance in writing from your creditor. Late payment sanctions and other fees might have made your debt larger than you originally expected. 2. Offer to pay a portion of the bill monthly. Once you know how much debt you are dealing with, you can then begin the process of debt negotiation. Take stock of your financial situation in order to come up with a monthly settlement that you can afford to pay. You will probably need to prepare a monthly budget in order to show your creditors how much you can afford to pay per month. 3. Prepare for a long debt negotiation. Getting your creditor to agree on a debt settlement is not an easy feat. In fact, you might need to write your creditor several times before an agreement can be reached. Some creditors will refuse to settle at first. In this case, you should neither give up or lose your temper. Wait for a month and then try to negotiate again. Speak politely, show the creditor your financial situation, and explain how they might benefit from a debt settlement. There are cases where creditors have agreed to settle on half the original balance. 4. Propose a payment timeline and stick to it. Once you and the creditor have settled on an amount, it's time to agree on the timeline of the payment. Remember: the shorter your proposed timeline is, the higher the chances are that your creditor will agree to settle. Make sure you follow your payment schedule and pay the full monthly amount agreed on. Late payments or any type of payment violation can cause your creditor to cancel your debt negotiation deal. 5. Keep track of the debt payments you make. Once you have settled on a reduced amount and a payment schedule, make sure you keep track of your debt payments until the entire debt has been paid. You might also want to keep

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5 Tips to Debt Negotiation Debt negotiation is undoubtedly a daunting task for most people. If you are currently struggling to pay your debts then the last thing you probably want to do is come face-to-face with your creditors. However, communication with your creditors will be necessary if you are ever to get out of your financial rut. Debt negotiation also known as debt settlement, is a transaction wherein the debtor tries to settle with the creditor with the aim of reducing the balance that must be paid. Here are 5 tips to keep in mind when it comes to negotiating debt with creditors.

1. Know the exact amount of your debt. Before you begin any type of debt negotiation, the first thing you will need to do is find out how much exactly you owe your creditors. If you are like most people who find themselves in debt, then you probably tend to be in denial. Chances are you end up trying to make your financial problems “disappear” by refusing to look at your bills or answer calls from collectors. Unfortunately, these tactics will not make your debt problems go away. Instead, face your crisis head-on by requesting the amount of your balance in writing from your creditor. Late payment sanctions and other fees might have made your debt larger than you originally expected.

2. Offer to pay a portion of the bill monthly. Once you know how much debt you are dealing with, you can then begin the process of debt negotiation. Take stock of your financial situation in order to come up with a monthly settlement that you can afford to pay. You will probably need to prepare a monthly budget in order to show your creditors how much you can afford to pay per month.

3. Prepare for a long debt negotiation. Getting your creditor to agree on a debt settlement is not an easy feat. In fact, you might need to write your creditor several times before an agreement can be reached. Some creditors will refuse to settle at first. In this case, you should neither give up or lose your temper. Wait for a month and then try to negotiate again. Speak politely, show the creditor your financial situation, and explain how they might benefit from a debt settlement. There are cases where creditors have agreed to settle on half the original balance.

4. Propose a payment timeline and stick to it. Once you and the creditor have settled on an amount, it's time to agree on the timeline of the payment. Remember: the shorter your proposed timeline is, the higher the chances are that your creditor will agree to settle. Make sure you follow your payment schedule and pay the full monthly amount agreed on. Late payments or any type of payment violation can cause your creditor to cancel your debt negotiation deal.

5. Keep track of the debt payments you make. Once you have settled on a reduced amount and a payment schedule, make sure you keep track of your debt payments until the entire debt has been paid. You might also want to keep

in mind that even a successful debt negotiation typically has a negative impact on your credit standing. Debt negotiation can be a challenging task. However, by following the tips above, you can soon find yourself debt-free and financially stable. If you want to get the best credit ever, get approved for your dream home, car and stop collectors from harassing you on a daily bases, then it’s time to take action by signing up for you free Self Credit Repair E-Class by Clicking Here Mark Clayborne is Amazon’s best-selling author of “Hidden Credit Repair Secrets” and a credit repair expert with 10 years of experience assisting consumers with credit related issues. He is also the radio host of the show “Who Else Wants Better Credit” on blog talk radio every Tuesday at 7:30PM-PST.