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Whether you qualify completely depends on the creditor you are contacting and the plan you present to them. Important factors such as the length of the repayment term and the amount of debt you have will impact their decision to accept or decline your proposal.
There are other options for you to resolve your financial issues. These include a Consumer Proposal or Bankruptcy. It is always best to talk to a Licensed Insolvency Trustee to find out which solution is right for you.
There shouldn’t be an initial setup cost for an informal debt settlement. The purpose of an informal debt settlement is to lower the interest rate on your payments and potentially extend the payment period. Additional costs typically result from the accumulated interest charges over a longer repayment period.
An informal debt settlement should be realistic. If your settlement is out of your financial reach you should consider other options to deal with your debt.
It is important to get any arrangement you make with your creditors in writing. While it may not be a legally binding contract, it is a useful document when discussing the termination of your informal debt settlement. If the creditor refuses to reinstate the informal debt settlement, you can file for a Consumer Proposal, which is legally binding when administered by a Licensed Trustee.
The first step in combating debt is to analyze where you are spending your money. If you see a clear way to stop incurring more debt and take action immediately to consistently spend less, you may be able to regain control on your own. However, if your financial troubles persist, an MNP Licensed Insolvency Trustee can discuss different options with you such as Consumer Proposals, Bankruptcy or put you in contact with a Credit Counselling organization...
A Consumer Proposal is for individuals who are able to make payments to creditors (either monthly or as a lump sum), but need to change the current arrangement of their payments. A Consumer Proposal can change the payment terms (up to a maximum term of 5 years) and the overall amount you are required to pay. A Bankruptcy is a formal process to relieve an individual of their debts to unsecured creditors. A Bankruptcy lowers your credit rating to the...
The people that I dealt with at MNP were awesome, understanding and extremely compassionate. I was so ashamed, scared and very nervous about this whole situation but was made to feel very comfortable and everything was explained to me. If it wasn't for MNP I honestly don't know where I would be today. Thank you so much for your knowledge, expertise and helping me get back on track and getting my confidence back.
When I started applying for bankruptcy I was so nervous, afraid and so stressed. I cried so many times and so ashamed. Especially ashamed when I was told I should not keep on spending using the credit card because it is not my money, after I told them that I make payment then use the credit card to buy groceries again until to the maximum available. But when the bankruptcy was approved finding out that I have to pay a specific amount per month...
