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03 / THE SETTLEMENT COST EXPLORER

Look beyond the headline number.

Change the assumptions to see how creditor payments and fees add up. This is arithmetic, not a settlement offer.

ILLUSTRATIVE ASSUMPTIONS

Starting values are arbitrary illustrations. They are not typical results, quotes or predictions.

What this estimate cannot tell you

Whether creditors will agree, how balances may grow, how long negotiations will take, or what legal and tax consequences may apply. No amount here is guaranteed.

How the total is calculated

Assumed creditor payment + company fee on the selected basis + account cost × months. It excludes potential taxes, changing balances and other charges.

Next, check the proposal

Ask for the actual fee basis, when fees may be charged and what happens if a creditor refuses. Use our questions before hiring a company.

What’s on your mind?

Good places to start

Choosing a company ↗Calling a creditor ↗A debt lawsuit ↗

THE TRADEOFFS, SIDE BY SIDE

Make an informed comparison.