Debt Relief Programs in Maryland

Maryland residents who have found themselves falling into deep financial troubles due to difficulties paying off their debt realize they need to find a better solution.

A Maryland debt relief program can help them to resolve their financial struggles and get back on track to living a debt-free lifestyle. If this kind of debt struggle sounds familiar, now might be a good time to explore debt relief as a solution.

What is Maryland Debt Relief?

The Chamber of Commerce reports consumers in Maryland carry the fourth-highest credit card debt in the United States. Residents who make the minimum payment on their credit card balances are paying, on average, $11,171 in interest each year. When looking at debt from this perspective, it’s easier to see how debt can quickly snowball into unmanageable debt, especially if other types of unsecured debt are factored into a person’s financial obligations.

Just like everyone’s financial situation is different, there are a variety of debt relief programs available to help get back on a healthy financial track. Options include debt consolidation loans, debt settlement, credit counseling, debt management, and bankruptcy. Of these options, many consumers decide to go with one of the debt settlement companies licensed in Maryland.

Credit card companies won’t tell you this, but Maryland residents can have a portion of their debt forgiven through debt settlement which reduces the overall amount of money they owe. Century is very skilled at getting this accomplished.

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How Century’s Debt Settlement Works

At Century, our debt settlement process is pretty straightforward. How it works is that a debt relief specialist will work with you to set up affordable monthly deposits that will be accumulated in a designated trust account. The goal is for you to make a lump-sum payment to settle your debts. As you’re building up funds, on our end, we are busy negotiating with creditors on your behalf to reduce the amount of unsecured debt you owe.

We understand there is no one-size-fits-all solution for every consumer. We work hard to ensure our clients receive the best possible solution and outcome. All you need to do is contact Century for a free, quick, no-obligation evaluation of your financial situation and we will customize a solution just for you. Once you’re approved, we’ll begin working on your behalf by negotiating with creditors to have your debts reduced.

Frequently Asked Questions about Debt in Maryland

Many consumers seeking Maryland debt settlement have many questions. At Century, we have the answers.

: You will not be placed in jail for owing a consumer debt in Maryland. However, it’s important to know if you receive a notice to appear in court because a creditor is suing you for payment, you must appear for the hearing. If not, you can be ordered to go to jail because failing to appear in court is a jailable offense. If you do not appear as ordered, a Maryland judge will issue a “body attachment” in your name. “Body attachment” is the term the state uses for an arrest warrant for a person who has failed to appear in court.

: It is legal for creditors to garnish your wages in the State of Maryland. First, the credit has to receive a judgment against you. Once awarded, the creditor can ask the court to order your bank or employer to garnish your wages. If a court agrees, your employer will designate a portion of your wages to be paid directly to the creditor. In Maryland, wages can’t be garnished if disposable wages are below 30x the minimum hourly wages per week (if you make less than $217.50 per week, your wages cannot be garnished). In other salary circumstances, the state caps garnishing wages at a maximum of 25% of disposable wages.

: A creditor has three years from the origin of the debt to collect from the debtor. If they don’t receive payments, they have the right to go to court before the three year time limit is up to obtain a judgment. Once a judgment is received, the creditor has 12 years to collect. In the State of Maryland, creditors also have the right to “renew” judgements at any time during the 12 years to “reset” the debt clock.

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Century Can Help Maryland Residents
Struggling with Debt

Getting out of debt is a difficult process. While it will take time, depending on your personal debt situation, Century can help ease the challenges associated with overcoming debt problems.

Our Company has been servicing clients through their debt settlements for over 17 years and our certified debt specialists are skilled in negotiation with creditors to get you a great outcome.

See If You Qualify

If you live in Maryland and need help with credit card debt or other types of unsecured debt, contact us to see if you qualify.

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*For Maryland residents: The use of the debt settlement services and the failure to make payments to creditors:

(1) Will likely adversely affect your creditworthiness (credit rating/credit score) and make it harder to obtain credit;
(2) May result in your being subject to collections or being sued by creditors or debt collectors; and
(3) May increase the amount of money you owe due to the accrual of fees and interest by creditors or debt collectors. Century’s fees are calculated based on a percentage of the debt enrolled in the program.