If so, you may be eligible to reduce your monthly payments. There are various programs available for Canadian residents that help manage or reduce debt, without requiring bankruptcy.
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A consolidation loan, also known as "debt consolidation", is where you managing multiple debts, and it can be an effective way to simplify your finances by combining all your debts into one loan with a single monthly payment. The advantage to this option is that it will not affect your credit rating, however it does require good credit.
This is a formal and legally binding arrangement that allows you to settle your debts for less than the full amount owed, while avoiding bankruptcy. Only a Licensed Insolvency Trustee can administer a consumer proposal.
As in a consumer proposal, debt settlement can help reduce your monthly payments as well as the principle on what you owe. However, since it is not legally binding, your creditors are not obligated to accept the proposed settlement agreement.
Credit counseling is another option for managing debt, and it can be a good fit for individuals who want to simplify their payments and reduce interest rates, but it does not typically allow for reducing the principal balance
An achievable budget is an essential tool to leading a debt free life. If you feel as though you are starting to fall behind with your finances or want to find effective ways to manage your money, we can help.