GuideHardship Negotiation in Michigan: What to Know Before You Start
Michigan residents who cannot repay their balances in full may consider hardship negotiation. Understand the process before committing to a company. A company negotiates with your creditors for you to lower what you owe. Your credit may be affected, and creditors may not agree. Under FTC telemarketing rules, which cover most companies that sell these services by phone, a company can charge its fee for each debt only after that creditor agrees to a new deal, you accept it, and you have made at least one payment under it. A dedicated savings account may carry separate fees. Canceled debt may count as taxable income (IRS Form 1099-C).
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