Disadvantages

  • There is no guarantee that your credit rating will not be negatively affected.
  • There is no guarantee that a creditor may not still take a legal judgment against you. Although, they will not be able to use the Judgment to further their collection activity while they are included in an active 128.21 case.
  • It may take up to 90 days before your creditors stop their communication with you.
  • Your debts may be sent to an outside collection agency and reported to the credit bureau as such.
  • Your creditor may “Charge Off” your account and rate it negatively on your credit bureau report.
  • If you include a secured debt, the creditor retains their rights to their collateral.

 

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