As bad as having a cash loans debt is, the situation will only get worse once a debt collection agency gets involved. They are experienced at getting you to pay back owed monies, and they have thorough knowledge of the law. If you do not know your rights, you might find yourself paying more back than you can handle. Finding you cannot meet the payments you have agreed with a debt collection agency can turn into a much worse situation. Here are some of the tricks you should understand.
- Negotiate with provider. The first thing you should do when you cannot meet a debt is to contact that cash loans provider. Ignoring the situation will only ever make it worse. Always contact your loans provider, tell them of your situation and see if you can re-negotiate the terms of your loan. Some payments are better than none. Even if you attempt this, they might still call on the services of a debt collection agency.
- Act Tough. Even if you are not feeling confident when you are contacted by a debt collection agency, it is important you do not act afraid or let yourself be intimidated. Having the right attitude and a willingness to negotiate.
- Avoid Arguments. Arguments will not get you anywhere, and if you have an argumentative attitude, it might even be used against you. You do not have to accept this type of attitude from the debt collection agency either. Be firm, and do not be afraid to tell them what you are prepared to pay.
- Payments. Generally, there are only two types of payments. Lump sum payments are generally the best. When negotiating monthly payments you must be careful with the details of the deal. Too often people enter these contracts and find they are paying back much more than the original debt because of extra charges that are included in the deal. The whole idea of making a settlement is to pay back less than you owed. If a debt collection agency is involved, then there is a high chance of this being possible.
- Understanding What You Can Afford. There is no point ever agreeing to more than you can afford. Not meeting the agreements made with a debt collection agency can result in some serious problems such as losing your assets or even finding yourself being forced into bankruptcy.
You can only ever pay back what you have. If you negotiate hard you should be able to reach a payment plan that is inside your budget.
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#1 Comment vom 05. September 2011 um 11:15 pm
Good information here. Many people are intimidated by these debt collection agencies and some don’t realize there are laws to protect them–seek good debt advice before you make any decisions.
#2 Comment vom 16. January 2012 um 3:11 am