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There are numerous companies out there who would love to help you consolidate your debt. The difficulty does not come in finding one, the difficulty comes in finding one that is reputable and fair. Don’t choose a debt consolidation company based on their commercials and ads. Companies advertise all the time that in all honesty, should not be in business.

Never give personal identifiable information or sign anything until you have done your research on the debt consolidation company. There are always companies who want your business only to take advantage of your needs. As with other businesses, both good and bad exist.

Check consumer information and protection sites such as the Better Business Bureau. If you find the company listed on such a site, read all there is to say about them. You may find them to be a solid company with good reviews or they may be fraudulent or high cost. Don’t think that if the company does not appear on the site they are automatically cleared for your business. Maybe they haven’t been reported yet. This is why you need to have other avenues for researching.

A good debt consolidation company will not ask for higher interest rates than those you are already paying and they won’t ask for large amounts of money in fees in order to “process” your loan. The best debt consolidation companies have a decent working relationship with most creditors and will provide credit counseling for you as part of the service they provide. You should have your questions answered without being put off or charged for time.

The best debt consolidation companies are those that are non-profit. Be advised that “non-profit” does not mean “no pay”. They are considered non-profit because they do not charge over and above that which will pay their expenses. They are not charities. Another warning: Some companies claim to be non-profit when that is far from the truth. Employ the same strategies with non-profits as you would for any other debt consolidation company.

A good place to look for advice and information is the National Foundation for Credit Counseling. The NFCC gives accreditation to debt consolidation services based on a set of guidelines that are ethically sound. They may be able to direct you to a reputable debt consolidation company in your area.