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Debt Consolidation Company Files For Bankruptcy? |
By Philip Waugh
 Debt consolidation involves conversion of many unsecured loans into a unique, independent loan that can be secured against some asset, or some possession, which can serve as a collateral, which is generally a house. In some cases, a mortgage facility is secured by offering the house as a guarantee. The actual collateralization of the credit facilities or the loan facilitates a lowered rate of interest, because by carrying out the collateralizing activity, the asset owner in fact agrees to a forced sale of the owned assets to repay the loan in case of defaults. Since the risk suffered by the lender is highly reduced, the interest rate charged is considerably lower.
Debt Relief USA Inc. bankruptcy
As per an article appearing in Dallas Morning News, a company registered as Debt Relief USA Inc., a company specializing in debt consolidation service, and known to provide best debt consolidation facilities, has recently filed for bankruptcy rights under Chapter 11, and has practically stopped all business operations and activities. Thats really bad news for individuals who were working with the company, since they stand
very good chances of losing their money.
This company owns $4.65 million in terms of assets, and approximately $5 million in the form of liabilities, which indicates a significant shortfall. The question is will the debtors get their money back from the company and recover their investments? Its difficult to say. However, its guaranteed that as far as priorities are concerned several debts like taxes will be paid first. All non non-priority issues and debtors are expected to get whats remaining. Many customers, who have given the company their savings in order to earn a tidy profit, are likely to suffer hugh losses, as it is guaranteed that there are no possibilities of the bankruptcy offering them their forecasted expectations.
The fact is incidents such as this set an example that even debt consolidation companies of repute are prone to market uncertainty, and irrespective of what kinds of debt consolidation program and plans offered in the past, can in fact close. It makes investors think twice before investing in companies enjoying good reputations. Since the company has filed for bankruptcy, is it possible some of the other companies of good repute might decide to follow suite in the future, if market conditions deteriorate further? Indeed, the question is difficult to answer. The basic fact remains no individual or company is likely to suffer losses on an individual basis, and dish out private savings to save upon the reputation part. Money, as usual, comes first.
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