Once considered a positive step for people seeking to repair their credit, credit counseling has suffered recently from reports of deceptive actions by unscrupulous agencies. Since many consumers do not understand that credit repair agencies can only assist with debt reduction, some agencies have attempted to make clients believe they can also help improve credit ratings. Consumers must be aware that if the information on a credit report is correct, no agency will be able to have it removed. Any reliable agency will work to remove negative items that are genuine errors; anything more is unrealistic.
Are Non-Profit Credit Counseling Agencies a Better Bet for Consumers?
In the world of credit counseling, non-profit agencies enjoy special benefits because of their status and have a better reputation among both creditors and debtors. Before enrolling in a credit-counseling program, be sure to research carefully the agency you have chosen. Agencies accredited to by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling or the Association of Independent Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies offer reputable services to their clients. Solid, reputable counseling agencies are invaluable resources for consumers who need help managing and paying down their debt.