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Sir, I had a lot of personal loans and credit cards which I am not able to pay now. My financial condition is not good. I do not have any other option through which I can repay. Will I go to jail or will these people confiscate my belongings?
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A.Dear Client,
Hope this reply answers your query, as you did not pay your personal loan and credit cards, bank has an option to take against you. But, you can ask for extention of such payment on your part explaining them about your financial situation. They can sue you for the same and can proceed accordinly with court orders.
Hope this reply answers your query, as you did not pay your personal loan and credit cards, bank has an option to take against you. But, you can ask for extention of such payment on your part explaining them about your financial situation. They can sue you for the same and can proceed accordinly with court orders.
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A borrower of a loan or debt is held personally liable for his or her debt for non-payment of the outstanding amount of the loan. Once the repayment of the loan stops or bounces for consecutive 3 installments, the Bank initiates a routine course of action for recovery of the loan from the borrower marking the loan as a bad loan/NPA. If a suit for recovery of an outstanding loan from the borrower is filed by the Bank before a Civil Court/DRT, after hearing both parties Court may even pass an order for attachment of immovable or movable property of the borrower for recovery of the loan apart from the engagement of recovery agents. But sometimes it's typically done through third parties like debt relief companies, which you may hire to negotiate the settlement matter with the lender on your behalf. With this method, you will make payments to the debt settlement company rather than your creditors/lenders, along with any fees. Debt settlement is an agreement between a lender and a borrower in which the borrower repays a portion of a loan balance and the lender forgives the balance. You may consider starting the negotiation by offering to pay 25% or 30% of your outstanding balance in return for forgiveness on the rest. But, it may be noted that while there are legitimate debt relief/settlement companies, there are also many scam operations. So, if you're considering one, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau(CFPB) suggests for contacting your state attorney general's(AG) office and local consumer protection agency to ask if they have any consumer complaints on file about that company. Some states require that debt settlement companies be licensed, which may provide some added protection. Although a debt settlement can offload some of your financial burden, there are also a few potential risks and downsides to consider. First, a debt settlement will affect your credit score. That will make it more difficult for you to get credit or good interest rates in the future. Another potential drawback is that when you settle debt, you could face tax consequences. Finally, when you settle a debt with a credit card company, your account is closed once the settlement is complete. So you could potentially have no credit facility to use a credit card further owing to your poor credit(CIBIL) score. Further, a quick counseling session with a certified credit counselor can help you to discover your options and choose the right path forward.
A borrower of a loan or debt is held personally liable for his or her debt for non-payment of the outstanding amount of the loan. Once the repayment of the loan stops or bounces for consecutive 3 installments, the Bank initiates a routine course of action for recovery of the loan from the borrower marking the loan as a bad loan/NPA. If a suit for recovery of an outstanding loan from the borrower is filed by the Bank before a Civil Court/DRT, after hearing both parties Court may even pass an order for attachment of immovable or movable property of the borrower for recovery of the loan apart from the engagement of recovery agents. But sometimes it's typically done through third parties like debt relief companies, which you may hire to negotiate the settlement matter with the lender on your behalf. With this method, you will make payments to the debt settlement company rather than your creditors/lenders, along with any fees. Debt settlement is an agreement between a lender and a borrower in which the borrower repays a portion of a loan balance and the lender forgives the balance. You may consider starting the negotiation by offering to pay 25% or 30% of your outstanding balance in return for forgiveness on the rest. But, it may be noted that while there are legitimate debt relief/settlement companies, there are also many scam operations. So, if you're considering one, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau(CFPB) suggests for contacting your state attorney general's(AG) office and local consumer protection agency to ask if they have any consumer complaints on file about that company. Some states require that debt settlement companies be licensed, which may provide some added protection. Although a debt settlement can offload some of your financial burden, there are also a few potential risks and downsides to consider. First, a debt settlement will affect your credit score. That will make it more difficult for you to get credit or good interest rates in the future. Another potential drawback is that when you settle debt, you could face tax consequences. Finally, when you settle a debt with a credit card company, your account is closed once the settlement is complete. So you could potentially have no credit facility to use a credit card further owing to your poor credit(CIBIL) score. Further, a quick counseling session with a certified credit counselor can help you to discover your options and choose the right path forward.
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