Consumer Credit Collector Blog

For over 12 years, the Consumer Credit Collector ADVISOR has been the premier source for straightforward advice on how collectors can reach their full potential and boost collection totals. The Advisor is a monthly publication providing proven and effective collection techniques. It is not designed to render legal advice or legal opinions. Each issue provides information, inspiration, new ideas, and techniques for successful collections.

Monday, July 31, 2006

Cheap Debt Consolidation

Cheap Debt consolidation loan with low interest rate
 
Business, Finance & Investment, Internet
 
Some people find it convenient to borrow money in need of some urgent situation and pay later. 
If most of the time you rely on credit and take loans again and again it becomes very difficult for you to pay them off. Most likely you fail to repay all your debts and need a loan to consolidate them. But, for a person who is already drowned in debt it will be so hard to carry the burden of high interest. So, it is recommendable to take a Cheap Debt Consolidation Loan to consolidate your debts.
You can easily pay off your debts with the amount you receive through the debt consolidation loan. You will come to know that current interest rate is lower then the previous debt that you just finished off paying. Debt Consolidation is a better and cheaper way to help you to pay off the debts. However, you will have to make smaller monthly repayment also. You get rid off all the hassles to repay your multiple loans to different lenders. By keeping track of your loans repayment and save some money on a side for your own.
 
Cheap Debt Consolidation Loan offers solve your purpose if you give some security. The collateral decreases the risk of the lender as he can get his money back if you fail to pay off. So, many lenders do not hesitate to offer a debt consolidation loan at low rate. In terms and condition secured debt consolidation loan is very flexible and reliable.
 
If you can’t offer security that doesn’t mean that you won’t get cheap debt consolidation. The purpose of security is just to avoid the risk to the lender. You will need to do the proper search to fit your need. One thing you won't hear us say is which option to consolidate debts is right for you. Your choice has to be based upon your own personal financial situation, as well as make a good fit with your own belief system and lifestyle.
 
Paras Shah
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Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Have Bad Credit Or No Credit? You Can Get a Credit Card!

 
Get a Credit Card Even If You Have Bad or No Credit

Credit Wanted brings you the best credit card offers on the internet. Search our credit card database for applications online. Credit Card offers include Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards. Shop for consumer, student, business, pre-paid, low interest rate and guaranteed approval credit cards. Whatever type of credit you are searching for, we can help. Get your free credit report here also.

Boise, ID (PRWEB) July 25, 2006 -- CreditWanted.com - a one-stop store for all your credit card needs, is now under new ownership.

Swords & Cues L.L.C. has recently acquired the business and website of CreditWanted.com, in addition to their other popular websites of eLearn2Earn.com, 123FindaWebDesigner.com, StudentLoanSearch.info, and NiagaraPokerSupply.com.

This new website, built with the consumer in mind, offers you a one stop website where you can compare credit cards of all types, from American Express, CitiBank, Discover, HSBC, Bank of America, Chase, Orchard Bank, and more. And then simply click on the credit card that you want and apply. Available are low interest credit cards, guaranteed credit cards, credit cards for those with bad or no credit, secured credit cards, rewards credit cards, business cards, student cards, cash back cards, airline cards, and more.

While some might think that credit cards are troublesome, there are actually more benefits than disadvantages to having a credit card.

Building your ever important credit rating
When it comes to getting low interest loans and getting financed for other bigger purchases, your credit rating is one of the first things that lenders look at. They want to know if you can handle your money in a responsible manner. By having a credit card, charging items to it, and then paying it off, you get the chance to show that you can handle your finances.

You don’t have to carry cash.
A credit card is much safer to carry around than cash. Even if your credit card should get stolen, you can report the loss and not be held accountable for the unauthorized purchases. When cash is lost, it’s usually gone for good.

Free insurance on purchases.
Credit cards also offer free insurance on items that have been purchased, allowing you to return items that do not meet your expectations or cancel transactions that weren’t authorized.

Credit helps in an emergency.
One of the main uses of credit cards is to supply extra funds in an emergency. Many cards offer car insurance and roadside assistance as well as cash advances and checks that can be written from the limit of the credit card. If you have a bill that’s larger than you expected, credit cards can help to pay it off until you gather the money that you need.

Online shopping.
Shopping on the Internet is safer and easier when you use a credit card instead of a check or money order. Almost all online retailers take credit cards over a secure link, allowing transactions to be completed instantly rather than having to wait for checks to clear.

Widely used.
Nearly every retailer takes credit cards as well as restaurants, hotels, airlines, car rentals, and gas stations. You are covered with a form of payment wherever you go and whatever you do.

Rewards
And of course, credit cards also like to thank their customers for using them with rewards like cash back or airline miles. You can also receive discounts on future purchases or gas rebates.

With punctual payments and low balances, you can increase your spending limit as well to give you even more flexibility with larger purchases. Instead of having to start a book of payments, you can charge the item and possibly reduce the amount of interest that may have had to pay with the retailer.

With all these reasons to own a credit card, you can check out this website at http://www.creditwanted.com. The application process is simple. Just click on the card you want, fill in a few fields, and the bank will process your application. You can also get a free credit report at their site. Just click on the link at the top of their home page.

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Friday, July 21, 2006

All Things Great And Small: Google Checkout and Micropayments

I had heard about Google Checkout a while back and thought it made sense. After it doesn't hurt to have a competitor to PayPal, which I like.

Well, I ran across an article about it and decided to check it out and sign up. It seems pretty good. The idea of a central account that allows you to make purchases easily on-line is great, and their fees are low for sellers. And not passing the credit card along to vendors should help to reduce the security risk of that information being in many databases all over the place and more chances for the information to fall into the wrong hands.

But I was struck by a thought related to an interest I've had for several years now, and that is the question of Micro Payments. The challenge for selling things for small amounts of money, even fractions of a cent has been the costs involved with doing it. Some attempts have been made with systems that charge you a lump sum and then debit your account as you buy ring tones, music, photos, etc. The problem is that I don't think most Americans like this model. I always feel like my money is "tied up" when it could be doing other things for me. The other problem is fraud. Policing many millions of small transactions every day may be so costly that it eats into profits.

Well, I think I figured out the solution to the fraud issue a long time ago, but after mentioning it to a former employer who I thought might be interested, I have since kept my idea to myself. Perhaps I may still get a chance to share this idea with someone who could actually be in a position to see if it would work.... :-)

Anyway, I did a few searches on "google checkout micropayments" and found surprisingly few hits that had any information. Most stated that Google Checkout didn't offer micro-payments, most said that it wasn't ever going to happen, and only one thought that's what's next to be offered. So there are not many of us that can see the next logical step and that is Google Micropayments.

I think this will happen, because Google Checkout is in a perfect position to aggregate transactions to get the billing charges down low enough. Look for something like a Micropayment account where you can review all your charges and then get billed periodically, perhaps monthly. Merchants will get the same thing, a reporting system that allows the to track transactions on a detailed or summary level. Merchant fees will be low because the cost involved with be low. Google checkout will make it easy to buy bits and bytes with a simple login. Sales of wallpaper, icons, jokes, songs, and things we can't yet imagine will become even larger than they are now. Sites that don't sell things will have Virtual Tip Jars. Like a site? Toss a quarter in the tip jar. Want to donate to a charity easily? Slip a dollar into the tipjar. And, since you won't have to fill out a long checkout form, buying things with your handheld/phone will be easier. Wow!

This is so damn huge I can hardly stand it!

Of course, the huge potential will also draw the scammers, many of whom are smart enough to know that stealing a little from many is the low-profile way to go. Many see this as a problem that will quickly doom the concept of micropayments, but they don't know that I already have a solution... :-)

(hris

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Alternative To High-Priced Bankruptcy Attorneys

 
Bankruptcy Services of America Provides Alternative To High-Priced Bankruptcy Attorneys

Bankruptcy attorneys typically charge $800 to $2,500 to file bankruptcy. Bankruptcy Services of America, a nationwide bankruptcy service, charges just $195 for a complete Chapter 7 or 13 consumer bankruptcy.

Jacksonville, (PRWEB) July 21, 2006 -- Bankruptcy Services of America today announced that it has prepared over 28,000 chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcies for individual consumers since it commenced operations in February, 2003.

While bankruptcy attorneys typically charge fees ranging from $800 to $2,500 to file bankruptcy, a complete chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy prepared by Bankruptcy Services of America costs just $195.

"Many people think they need an attorney to file bankruptcy", said Dean Holt, a case coordinator with Bankruptcy Services of America. "In most cases, however, the entire bankruptcy process consists of completing the Official Bankruptcy Forms, filing them with the bankruptcy court and attending a brief meeting with a bankruptcy trustee. No attorney is needed for this and no court hearing is required in most cases", says Holt.

Bankruptcy Services of America is a non-attorney bankruptcy service that is staffed by non-attorney bankruptcy preparers. "Our top bankruptcy preparers have over 24 years experience preparing bankruptcy forms and were formerly employed by bankruptcy attorneys and trustees", says Holt.

Those individuals seeking to file bankruptcy under the new bankruptcy laws that took effect on October 17, 2005 are paying much higher fees to bankruptcy attorneys, who have raised their fees as much as 100%. "That's to account for the increased liability the new law imposes on them, which will mean more time verifying and filing client documents", said Jeanne Sahadi, a senior writer at CNN/MONEY.

Many individuals are having their bankruptcy forms prepared by non-attorney "bankruptcy petition preparers", whose fees and services are regulated by the Bankruptcy Code and by local court rules and decisions in each jurisdiction.    

For more information about Bankruptcy Services of America, visit the company's website at
www.bkservicesofamerica.com.

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Thursday, July 13, 2006

Foreclosure Investors Guide

An Investors Guide Into Foreclosures

At this point, you should be convinced that Foreclosure investing is the best place to inter the Real Estate marketing. 
Unfortunately, every month thousands of homeowners are faced with the possibility of losing their homes to foreclosure. But, as if all aspects of life, one man's problem is another man's opportunity.

As an investor, you can actually be a blessing to a family who is unable to continue to make their monthly mortgage payment. By implementing some of the knowledge listed below, and in future lessons, you can find quality homes, secure them with little or no money down, and then either rent them out for a residual income, or sell them for a sizeable profit.

However, if you are interested in foreclosure home investing you are not alone. There are hundreds of people in every state that buy foreclosed homes and sell them for profits. This has been proven as a great way for anybody to make money in the real estate industry. If this sounds like something that is interesting, you are in luck. There are tons of resources that are available on this industry, and anybody can get started in no time at all.

Getting started in foreclosure home investing is not a difficult task. The first step that you must take before getting started is obvious; you will need to determine what you can afford. By setting your budget, you will ensure yourself of staying within your limits and never over extending your means. The best thing to do is only look at properties that are within your budget. This will go along way in making sure that you do not get enticed by a property that you cannot afford.

After you have set your budget, you will want to determine which areas are appropriate for foreclosure home investing. In other words, if you live in the city, you may not want to buy a home that is two hours away and in the middle of a farm land. But on the other hand, you may be looking for a change of pace and decide that the best situation for you is to find a property that is not like the other ones that you own. There are no hard and fast rules for where you should buy foreclosed properties. It all comes down to personal preference, and what you think will fit in best with your current situation.

The next step of foreclosure home investing actually has to do with finding the homes in the area that you are interested in. There are three common ways that you can do this. First off, many people begin by searching the newspapers. This is only natural because people believe that this is the best place to get free information. There is another group of people that prefer to call the lender directly on the phone to obtain property listings. Again, this is free and you can get a lot of listings at once. Finally, there are hundreds of online services that you can join that will be able to supply you with foreclosed properties in your area. These services usually charge a monthly fee, but it is well worth it because of the amount of properties that you will be able to search through.

If you follow these three steps you can get started in foreclosure home investing in no time at all. Remember, foreclosure home investing is not a difficult thing to do. It just takes a little bit of knowledge and determination.

D. Brownlee
http://www.Foreclosurefaq.info D. Brownlee has more than 10 years experience in the Real Estate market, including 2 as an Independent Loss Mitigation Specialist

 

National Shortage Of Dummies Hurts Book Sales

 
Internet Business News: Wealth System for Dummies

There really is an internet business that lives up to its claims. “For those looking for just an extra $500 per month, sorry it could be much more!” says entrepreneur direct marketer John Karstetter.

(PRWEB) July 13, 2006 -- The 1 Step System© has proven itself to be a “steam rolling wealth generator”! For those who simply listen to the Free 37-minute teleseminar and recognize that it could change their lives will seize the opportunity to join this business. Anyone can successfully do the business. Aristotle Onassis once said, “You are not truly wealthy until you are making money in your sleep!” 1 Step System practically runs itself, 24/7, says John Karstetter www.wealthsystemfordummies.com.

This is a proven turnkey system; don’t try to “re-invent this wheel!” The Ultimate Marketers Toolbox provides the roadmap to success for both the beginner and the experienced marketer. The system totally eliminates the biggest fear of 98% of the population, “Selling.” The secret to success with the 1 Step system is the 37 minute teleseminar that does all the selling for the customer. The guiding principle is all the customer needs to do is invite people to the call and let co-founder Rod Stinson sell the system. The more people on the call, the more success for a 1 Step System owner. Find out for yourself where the 1 Step System gets it name.

The greatest aspect about the marketing system, says John Karstetter is that “the call not only allows people who don’t want to sell, earn thousands of dollars a week, but allows marketers like him to leverage their time in order to make more money, even while sleeping, out running errands or other daily activities.” Like a well know infomercial slogan, you simply set it and forget it!

Know someone who has been fired, excuse me downsized? A stay at mom or dad needing extra income? A single parent? Know someone who has lost most or all of their retirement nest egg from corporate scandals? I know someone who was just about to retire at Enron, his expected comfortable retirement, All Gone! If you ask John Karstetter, The 1 Step System “totally levels the playing field” for anyone desiring the financial stability and security they deserve. “The American Dream is still very much alive and well.” 1 Step and you are on your way.

John Karstetter began his successful sales and marketing career in the corporate world over 25 years ago. In the last 10 years he has worked in the direct sales environment with a nutritional company building sales groups and co-authored a best selling book, “Nutrition Guidelines” in that mult-national company. Mr. Karstetter is based in Olathe, Kansas and is again building sales groups and teaching people how to truly realize time and financial freedom. He may be reached at 913-710-4047 and at http://www.wealthsystemfordummies.com

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Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Toll-Free Consumer Bankruptcy Laws Hotline

 
Houston-Based Law Firm, Busby & Lee, P.C. Launches Toll-Free Consumer Hotline to Address Confusion over new Bankruptcy Laws

The Bankruptcy Abuse and Consumer Protection Act, also known as BACPA, not only changed the bankruptcy law, it created a significant amount of confusion and misinformation among consumers, the media and even creditors. In an attempt to help clarify the confusion, the Houston, Texas based law firm of Busby and Lee, P.C. set-up a new consumer bankruptcy hotline number, 1-888-422-6423, to answer general questions about the Act.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) July 12, 2006 -- The Bankruptcy Abuse and Consumer Protection Act, also known as BACPA, not only changed the bankruptcy law, it created a significant amount of confusion and misinformation among consumers, the media and even creditors. In an attempt to help clarify the confusion, the Houston, Texas based law firm of Busby and Lee, P.C. set-up a new consumer bankruptcy hotline number, 1-888-422-6423, to answer general questions about the Act.

The hotline addresses the issues and concerns of individuals facing lawsuits, foreclosure, and/or repossession, particularly individuals who may be contemplating bankruptcy due to debt problems. The hotline was the brainchild of attorneys Michael G. Busby, Jr., and Ricardo Contreras, who along with a dedicated staff of professionals, spent several weeks in the summer of 2005 attending various national seminars in preparation for the implementation of the reform act.

“Many consumers are complaining about collection agencies stating that the consumers cannot file for bankruptcy or that the consumer will not qualify as a result of the new act,” according to Michael Busby, a partner with the firm that specializes in consumer bankruptcy, family law and criminal law, “The truth is that simply may not be the case.”

“While the Act has definitely added to the complexity of the situation, it has not eliminated options for consumers faced with debt-related problems,” he added. “About 80% of those consumers contemplating bankruptcy fall under the median income for their state. Median income is issued by the U.S. census bureau, and it is determined by the household size and income. If the debtor falls below the median income then the debtor will likely qualify for chapter 7.”

Chapter 7 versus Chapter 13
Attorney Ricardo Contreras adds, “For those debtors who fall into the 20% of the above-median income, this doesn’t mean that you are barred from filing a bankruptcy; instead, a test called the “means test” must be performed. Under the “means test,” the debtor’s income is determined by the last six months of income received and guidelines establish whether or not a Chapter 7 filing is applicable or if a Chapter 13 debt consolidation is required.

“Many variables factor into the determination of Chapter 7 versus Chapter 13 eligibility,” Contreras continues. “The new regulations point to the need for professional advice for anyone seeking bankruptcy protection.”

For most debtors the paperwork is the same. However, one constant is that every debtor must undergo credit counseling before the case can be filed. The policy behind the credit counseling requirement is to encourage the debtor to attempt a debt management plan or a consolidation of their credit cards with a non-for-profit entity. The entities approved to conduct the counseling are, for the most part, undergoing a budget analysis, which concludes that filing bankruptcy is the only option. Busby & Lee, P.C., provides the debtor with a list of authorized providers.

Even if a debtor cannot file a Chapter 7, Busby & Lee, P.C., would still recommend a Chapter 13 bankruptcy vs. a private consolidation. Generally, the repayment plan proposed in a Chapter 13 is easier for the debtor to budget than the consolidation payment. Also, many times in a Chapter 13, the debtor will not pay 100% of the credit cards back. Most of the time there is no interest paid on the credit cards, and no issue exists in trying to negotiate lower interest rates, as with the a private consolidation. At the same time, penalties and over the limit fees are no longer assessed against the debtor. Finally, the debtor may consolidate secured debt in the Chapter 13, which cannot be done in a private consolidation.

For more information on Bankruptcy Abuse and Consumer Protection Act, personal bankruptcy, family or criminal law, contact Michael Busby at 713-974-1151 (toll free: 888-422-6423) or visit their website www.busby-lee.com.

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Research Identifies Retirement Firm Web Sites

 
Retirement Outlook? Bad. Can the Web Help?

New Research Identifies Which Retirement Firm Web Sites Are Making Retirement Planning and Saving Easier.

New York, NY (PRWEB) July 12, 2006 -- Most Americans are woefully behind on their retirement savings. In theory, the web should offer some hope. The web should allow people to become better informed about retirement planning. The web should make it easy to get started with the right kind of retirement account, thus making saving easier. Unfortunately, the web sites of most firms offering retirement solutions make learning about retirement options much harder than it needs to be.

According to new research released today by Change Sciences Group, more than 50% of sites offering retirement solutions make it hard to find the retirement section of the site, let alone make use of it. For people that make it to the retirement section of the site, about half of the sites do not provide the most basic information about retirement fundamentals, such as finding clear, easy to read definitions of account types, or getting a clear definition of "tax deferral".

What about Full Service?

Most full service brokerages, while sometimes providing helpful content, make it extremely difficult to set up an account, forcing people who may just want to roll over funds to request a printed form, fill it out and fax it back. Most banks don't do much better.

To jump to report details visit:
http://changesciences.com/cgi-bin/reports.html

"Most sites are either cluttered up with too much content that's not written for the web, or too Spartan to be of any use," said Steve Ellis, a Change Sciences partner. "For brokerages, full service or discount, not having a meaningful retirement web strategy simply turns away a wide range of prospects."

There are some bright spots. A handful of sites have taken significant steps toward making their retirement sites easy to use and informative. The best site is more than three and a half times better than the worse site, and more than two times better than the average site. The three best retirement sites overall are:
1. Vanguard
2. Wells Fargo
3. TD Ameritrade

Other sites covered in the report include: A.G. Edwards, AIG SunAmerica, AIG VALIC, American Century, Ameriprise, AXA Advisors, Bank of America, Charles Schwab, Chase, Citibank, E*Trade, Edward Jones, Fidelity, Key Bank, Marshall & Ilsley, Merrill Lynch, MetLife, Morgan Stanley, National City, Piper Jaffray, PNC Investments, Prudential, Scottrade, Smith Barney, SunTrust, T. Rowe Price, TD Ameritrade, TIAA-CREF, US Bank, Vanguard, Wachovia, WaMu Financial, Washington Mutual, Wells Fargo Advantage Funds, and Wells Fargo.

For a detailed research overview including more findings, sample data, the report table of contents, and the complete ranking of all 35 sites visit:
http://changesciences.com/cgi-bin/reports.html

About Change Sciences
Change Sciences was founded in January 2000 to help companies improve online business by basing decisions on how people use technology while they live, work, and play.

If you would like more information about this topic or would like to talk with Steve Ellis, please call Kathy Berona at 888-864-1160.

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Change Sciences Group, Inc.
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7 Habits of Highly Effective Verteran Home Owners

LowVARates.com Unveils 7 Habits of Highly Effective Verteran Home Owners

LowVARates set out with a goal to show future and prospective veteran homebuyers how to effectively manage themselves prior to applying for a VA loan.

Provo, UT, July 12, 2006 --(PR.COM)-- LowVARates has worked with Veteran Home Owners for many years. LowVARates has found that many future or prospective home owners, whom are in the process of looking for a home, don't quite understand how important it is to prepare themselves for owning a home.

Getting approved for a VA mortgage should be very simple, however  most veterans don't understand the basic rules and or principles that could guarantee them a much better chance of getting approved.

Here is a compilation of the 7 most influencial and important traits of a GOOD VA borrowers and home owners.

7 Habits of Highly Effective Veteran Home Owners!

1.  Make on time payments. For a full 12 months prior to buying a home make every single payment you have on your consumer credit ON TIME! A VA mortgage does not require a high FICO credit score, as a matter of fact you can get a VA loan with no FICO score at all. However, the VA does require that you show a full year's worth of on-time payments. Think about it, if you can't make a cell phone payment on time, what are the chances of making your mortage payment on time?

2.  Don't carry a high balance to available credit. It is very bad looking if you carry high balances on your credit cards or other debts. Assume you have a credit card with a maximum credit limit of $3,000. However, if you are showing a monthly balance of $2,800, then this will hurt your credit worthiness. VA mortgage companies want to see that you have been granted credit by others, because this shows you are capable of borrowing money and paying it back, however if you are always carrying around a large balance then you appear to live to the maximum and thus again you are labeled a bit more risky.

3.  Don't close your credit cards/lines. A very misunderstood fact about loans in general is that a home owner will appear better if they pay off all their debts prior to applying for a VA mortgage. This is completely untrue. Banks/lenders want to see that you are able to receive credit from others and that you can control that credit. If you close all your accounts it appears as though something bad has happened and you had to get rid of all your debt. This act alone can greatly damage your credit. Use your credit cards, but use them wisely. It is recommended to charge them up a little then to pay them off each month.

4.  Keep a stable job. It is very important that you are not jumping from job to job especially if your jobs have nothing in common. I basic principle in getting into a VA mortgage is to prove to the Lender that you are not RISKY and if you are going from car mechanic to insurance agent, then you appear as though you are still not sure about your career choice and essentially make yourself appear as a risk.

5.  Apply early for your Certificate of Eligibility (COE). You can download the form right from our website by going to our links section. If you are already working with a preferred VA mortgage company assigned to you by LowVARates then there is a chance they have ordered you one offline via ACE. It is imprtant to understand that even if you are approved for a VA loan, that without your COE form you cannot get a VA loan. Your COE is the VA's was of proving to the lender that you have served sufficient time in the military and are eligible for a VA loan.

6.  Work with a Real Estate agent. Many people think that it is a waste of money to work with a Realtor because of the fees involved. It is important to realize that only the seller pays the real estate commissions and that the veteran buyer does not pay the real estate commissions. We suggest using an agent because it will make negotiating a good price and getting the seller to pay some or all of your closing costs much easier. Buying a home with a VA loan can seem difficult at times but a good mortgage company like our preferred partners and a good real estate agent can make the process much more simple.

7.  Work with a preferred partner or preferred lender from within our network. Perhaps the biggest key to succesfully buying a home with a VA loan or refinancing your current VA loan is to use a mortgage company that fully understands VA loans. Working with a preferred lending partner of LowVARates will ensure you that your va loan process will flow smoothly from start to finish.

LowVARates.com is proud to be filling a void in the online mortgage information industry.  They feel that too many veteran home buyers are forced or coerced into NON VA loans and if they had worked with a more qualified VA lender or been more educated themselves on VA loan products, that these veteran home owners would be in a better loan today.  It is their goal to bring VA home loan approval to more veterans than has ever been done before. 

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Monday, July 10, 2006

Consider Debt Settlement Before You File bankruptcy

Debt Settlement and Negotiation
 
by SHAWN HART 
 
Debt Settlement and Negotiation
 
Finance & Investment
 
Before you file bankruptcy or start a long debt management plan, consider Debt Settlement. 
Debt settlement is faster than debt management and saves you money. You can reduce your debt greatly through debt settlement or negotiation. If you've experienced any more financial setbacks personally or to your business, and find that you may not be able to meet your financial obligations, you may be able to get the debt relief that you need. Negotiating your debt is a safer, faster, and cheaper alternative to filing bankruptcy. Many financial institutions will work with you to settle outstanding debts for less than what is owed if you can produce evidence of a legitimate financial hardship. If you are deep in debt and currently having a difficult time meeting your financial obligations, its time to take action before bankruptcy is your only financial option. Debt resolution companies can help businesses and individuals resolve their financial problems by negotiating settlements and negotiate plans with creditors.
 
Working with a professional debt management firm will help you relieve the pressure of excessive debt without filing bankruptcy. They can help you get rid of angry debt collectors. A good debt management firm will help you settle debt for less than what is owed. They can also help you resolve lawsuits and disputes related to debt and eliminate the need for expensive and time-consuming litigation.
 
Another way to get rid of bad credit is through a consumer credit counseling agency. These agencies do not set up long-term monthly payment plans for clients. The businesses and individuals that they assist are usually in the "pre-bankruptcy" category, meaning that a more aggressive debt resolution strategy is needed in order for them to avoid bankruptcy. Therefore, their objective is to negotiate settlements with their client's creditors using the limited amount of cash funds that our client has available. If you have some but not all of the money owed and your deadlines are approaching, consumer credit counseling might be better for you.
 
Whether you are working on your personal credit or business credit, it is imperative that you are fully committed. You must decide that resolving your present financial situation is your top priority, and that you are absolutely committed to solving your financial problem while you still have the opportunity to do so.
 
With every day that passes, you are sinking further and further into a financial hole that you may never get out of. Avoiding your creditors will not solve your financial problems. If you are ready to move forward and find out how to solve your present financial predicament without filing bankruptcy, you need to contact a debt negotiation and/or settlement firms and talk with them about your situation as soon as possible to determine what options may still be available to you.
 
If your business that has already claimed bankruptcy or are just starting a company and want to get off to a good start, there is another solution called an Aged Shelf Corporation, or just Shelf Corporation. An aged shelf corporation is a corporation that has had no activity. It was created and put on the "shelf" to age. This corporation is then later usually sold to someone who would prefer to have an aged corporation rather than a new one.
 
There are several reasons a person might want to purchase an Aged Shelf Company. A company with a history is more likely to be selected as a business partner and have more credibility with clients. Some government contracts are only available to companies that have been in operation for a certain number of years. The older your company is, the higher your standings will be in the business community. More importantly, a good Aged Shelf Corporation will have pre-established commercial credit and will help you get a fresh start.
 
Michael Cook is a marketer for Credit Launcher. For more information about credit enhancement, visit CreditLaunchers.com