Debt Management Services

Everyone wants to offer you credit “at lowest rates” — from credit card lenders to banks, from home financers to healthcare, from the government to private businesses. Before you realize it, people accumulate debt till without the means to repay it. This overwhelming atmosphere of accumulating debt can quickly spiral out of control. Debt Management programs provide sound reality checks to your overall debt situation and keep liability accounts in line.

DO You Need Debt Management?

$90k+ 87% 40 – 55 39%
AVERAGE FAMILIES AGE-GROUP MILLENNIALS
Annual Personal Debt of each American citizen Suffer from high Consumer Debts Most vulnerable to burdens of excess debt Fear of being forced to work beyond retirement

Racking up debt is not so uncommon in today’s society. We are so used to accumulating debt, it is practically invisible to us and has become a part of our daily lives. In fact, not having a lengthy credit history can hurt your chances to qualify for potential future loans.

While these small, accessible, and convenient debt options (credit card purchases, personal loans, EMIs, etc.) look harmless at the beginning, they compound over time. And often, these unchecked unsecured debts stretch your finances thin and cause mayhem on all fronts. That’s where proper Debt Management comes in!

At Roundleaf, we thrive in obliterating your financial stress by handing back your financial control. We show you the perils of over-burdening debts and teach salient ways to overcome them – become 100% debt-free.

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What is the Debt Management Process?

Debt management is NOT a loan. It’s a systematic approach to clearing your debts in a given time period and involves several steps.

While you apply for any debt (whether it be credit cards or loans.), you will receive an agreement from the creditor laying out the details of how to repair the debt. This document is your Debt Management Plan (DMP) for that particular debt.

A DMP can be drawn between a debtor and a credit counseling agency when multiple debt accounts are involved.

Things to Consider Before Opting for a Debt Management Plan

While DMPs are a great solution to resolve your debt problems for good, it is not for everybody. Basic considerations include the cost-to-profit ratio, risk tolerance, and patience for the long-haul. Before applying for Debt Management, you first need a YES for all the questions below:

1)Is the cost of management worth your debt?

  1. If your unsecured debt is below 15%of your annual income, you can consider yourself in a pretty good area that you may be able to handle .
  2. If it’s anywhere between 15% – 39%, then approaching a credit counselor makes sense.
  3. Debts beyond 40%of your annual income require extensive help in order for you  pay off that amount of debt within five years (the average period for which DMPs are set).

2)Are you prepared for the long haul?

  1. Debts don’t vanish overnight. You need to invest in a long-term commitment of an average of 3-5 years towards your DMP.
  2. Committing to a DMP requires discipline over your financial activities, closure of unnecessary debt accounts (credit cards). You also cannot open new lines of credit during the plan.
  3. Failure to comply will inevitably take away all the creditor concessions you gain from the DMP. Late fees and penaltiesmay also incur.

3)Do you have the income to sustain payments?

  1. Choose a plan that is affordable to you.
  2. Ensure that you have a steady income to pay your installments.
  3. Keep enough buffer to sustain your day-to-day activities for a minimum of 3 years.
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