Financial Consulting vs Credit Counseling
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Acredex - Financial Health Consultant
Plan Type: Self-administered Repayment Plan
Origination or Start-up Fee: None
Consultation Costs: $95
Monthly Service Fee: None
Credit Review: Included with consultation if client provides credit report.
Cancellation Fee: None
Payments from Creditors: None
Action Plan: $75
Propposal Submission: $5 per proposal [only applies to clients who choose a repayment solution]
Potential Cost to You*: $195
Credit Counseling Agency
Plan Type: Agency-administered Debt Management Plan (DMP)
Origination or Start-up Fee: $25
Consultation Costs: None
Monthly Service Fee: for profit and non-profit agencies typically receive up to 15% of your scheduled monthly DMP payment. (Percentage varies by state.)**
Credit Review: $25 per individual or $40 per couple [Some agencies charge quarterly for credit reports.]
Cancellation Fee: Up to 25% of remaining balance due to agency per contract.
Payments from Creditors: Non-profit agencies may receive rebates from creditors - up to 15% of the payments made on your behalf, with most averaging 1-8%.
Action Plan: None
Propposal Submission: None
Potential Cost to You*: $3,750
*Estimate based on individual repaying five creditors; total indebtedness of $25,000 with no early cancellation.
** Credit counseling fees based on Nebraska state law.
