Did you know that you have to report that you filed Bankruptcy forever, on things like applying for certain jobs or on insurance forms? And the creditors you file against never forget! It also stays on your credit report for 10 years from date of discharge.
In our experience we have seen 2 main types of Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Chapter 7 wipes out your debt, 13 is a discounted repayment plan. If you have committed to go ahead with Bankruptcy, a chapter 7 may be best. However, sometimes you cant qualify for a 7 if you own a home or make too much money and you may be forced into a 13.
We have been asked, why would someone want a 13 and all the negative effects of a Bankruptcy when you could use a Settlement program?
*It is best to speak with an attorney regarding your bankruptcy options and how it may apply to your situation.
Bankruptcy is a legally declared inability or impairment of ability of an individual to pay the creditors. It helps individuals repay their debts under the protection of the bankruptcy court or wipe out their debts altogether. People who follow the bankruptcy rules receive a discharge — a court order saying they don’t have to repay certain debts. Recent laws have made it substantially harder to take bankruptcy as a way out. The new requirements make it more difficult to erase debts by filing for bankruptcy.
Personal bankruptcy is generally considered the debt management option of last resort. Filing for a bankruptcy has serious consequences and should not be entered into lightly as its effects are long-lasting and far-reaching. A bankruptcy stays on your credit report for 10 years, and can make it difficult to apply for future credit, buy a home, get life insurance, purchase a vehicle, etc. Additionally, most people don’t realize that it will stay on your court records for 20 years. For the rest of your life, any time you apply for a job, loan, or various types of insurance, your bankruptcy may have a negative effect on your eligibility. Although bankruptcy may offer a fresh start for individuals who have no other options, it should only be used after a careful consideration of your options. Many people choose to avoid bankruptcy.
*Nothing on this page or website should be considered legal advice. Please consult a Bankruptcy Attorney for complete details.
Avoid Bankruptcy
Many people think of bankruptcy as the easy way out of debt, but there are severe consequences for filing bankruptcy. If you are considering declaring bankruptcy, remember that your credit history will be negatively impacted for the next 7 to 10 years, which can make it difficult to apply for new credit, get a job, or obtain some types of insurance. In some cases, filing for bankruptcy will not allow you to eliminate all your debts—but you’re still left with the financial consequences. You end up dealing with all of the negative aspects of bankruptcy without benefiting from any of the positives. Many people really want to avoid bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy Negatives
If you are an above average wage earner, own property or a car, or it can be proven that you have fraudulently missed payments bankruptcy may not provide you with the fresh start you are looking for. If you are truly serious about paying your debts as quickly and efficiently as possible, you may want to consider a debt settlement program.
DebtRX provides a debt settlement service that will negotiate with your creditors to settle your debt.
Debt Settlement Debt Negotiation works by negotiating the balance owed on your unsecured debt so the amount paid is less than owed. We design an affordable monthly savings plan and your savings are used to obtain a deal from your creditors.
Most likely, yes. Any time you are behind, with or without a program, you will receive calls. However, many creditors are accommodating. Additionally, calls may reduce after the original creditor receives a detailed hardship letter from you.
Debt Settlement or Debt Negotiations effect on your credit score will depend on your current credit status before starting any settlement program. Very few people with debt problems have perfect credit and debt settlement is meant to be a hardship program.
We are the Debt Rx and are one of the longest operating Debt Settlement and Debt Negotiation firms in America. We are not the largest, because our focus has been more on personal attention and service of existing clients than that of enrolling new ones.
* Clients that are able to stay with our services and make the monthly program payments generally experience a 50% reduction of their enrolled balance before fees, or approximately a 29% reduction after payment of fees over a 24-48 month period. Individual results may vary based on ability to save sufficient funds and complete the program, the creditors in your individual portfolio, and amount of debt enrolled. Statements made are examples of past performance and are not intended to be a guarantee that your debt balances will be lowered by a specific amount or percentage, that you will be debt free within a specific time period, or a guarantee of future settlement results. We guarantee we will not receive any fees until the terms of your debt have been altered with one or more of your creditors. While our programs work aggressively to reduce your debt balances, creditors are under no contractual obligation to negotiate or accept settlement offers. We do not assume consumer debt, make monthly payments to creditors or provide tax, bankruptcy, accounting or legal advice and we do not provide credit repair services. Please contact a tax professional to discuss tax consequences of debt settlement. By providing your contact information, you agree to receive return telephone calls, emails or other communications from us and/or our affiliates and expressly waive any Do Not Call preference or registration. Photographs used are not actual clients. We are not affiliated with MSNBC, Fox, or CBS and logos used are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Legal requirement: Licensed by the Virginia State Corporation Commission, license number DSP-14. Programs not available in all states. Read and understand all program materials prior to your enrollment.