What is a Debt Consolidation?
Debt Consolidation Companies
Debt Consolidation is basically the practice of taking out one loan to cover all of your outstanding debts. Instead of settling with each creditor separately, debt consolidation companies will generally pay off the debts you wish to consolidate, leaving you with one payment to make as opposed to many payments to make. The main risk with debt consolidation is finding a company that is reputable. Some debt consolidators will purchase outstanding debts from creditors at a discount.
The better ones will pass some of the savings along to the borrower. It is also risky to convert unsecured debts (like credit cards) into secured debts (like a mortgage). While it may seem attractive to many borrowers, these loans end up costing more money over time - if a typical mortgage lasts 30 years, the debts consolidated into that mortgage are paid off over that time period while interest accrues. Consolidation loans replace one debt with another; they are inherently unsustainable. Debt consolidation is the financial equivalent of kicking a can down the road.
If you are in a similar situation and could use some help, contact us today online or by telephone at (312) 313-1613 to speak with an experienced Chicago bankruptcy attorney.
Hear From Our Happy Clients
Reviews & Testimonials
At Atlas Consumer Law, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
-
I was so stressed out, found Atlas Consumer Law & gave them a call!
I had absolutely NO exceptions going forward with my lawsuit against a company that harassed me for payment! I was at the ...
Pam S. -
So Helpful & Responsive!
Everyone at Atlas was so willing to help and so responsive. I'm so grateful for the work they put in on my case! Would highly ...
Stephanie M. -
Results Fast!
THEY GOT RESULTS FAST FAST FAST!!!
Jake B. -
Can Do Attitude All the Way!
Atlas consumer Law is amazing and they have the CAN DO attitude and will do anything to get the job done.. I highly recommend ...
Donnie P. -
Thank you for educating me about my rights as a consumer!
The Atlas Consumer Law Group is Awesome. They promptly took care of my issue with a creditor who tried to ignore my rights as ...
Belinda W. -
Absolutely Amazing!
I am absolutely AMAZED at this law group! I started a case in March and got it solved in early May! The debt collector was ...
Aline G. -
Atlas Consumer Law Goes Above & Beyond!
Atlas helped us within 6 months more or less and they were an awesome team. I would definitely recommend Atlas Consumer Law ...
Llyod G. -
Atlas Consumer Law is on Your Side!
When you need the law on you side call Atlas!
Arlene B.