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Instead of paying a company to talk to creditors on your behalf, you can try to settle your debt yourself. If your debts are overdue the creditor may be willing to negotiate with you. They might even agree to accept less than what you owe.

Settling debts on your own is possible, and we'll walk you through that process. But if you would like a hands-off approach to debt settlement, consider working with a debt settlement company.

Most obligations settle between 30%-50% of the original value. If the debt collection agency is unwilling to accept any settlement, you may negotiate a payment plan with them. Payment plans can keep you out of court, and you won't need to fork over a large amount of cash at once.

Write a debt settlement letter to your creditor. Explain your current situation and how much you can pay upfront. Also, provide them with a clear description of what you expect in return, such as the removal of missed payments or the account shown as paid in full on your report.

Steps to negotiate your debt Work with a credit counselor. Enroll in a debt management program. Try various debt payment strategies like the snowball method. Ask the creditor for a payment deferment. Ask for a lower interest rate. Consider a debt consolidation loan.

Give a condensed version of why you can't pay your debt as agreed, and avoid drama. If you're in a difficult situation, make that clear, and tell your lender what you're trying to do to get back on track. Before you talk with your creditor, it might help to write down and rehearse a few go-to sentences.