Nonprofit credit counseling agencies can negotiate a debt-management plan (DMP) that consolidates unsecured debts into one monthly payment and may lower interest and fees. Verify nonprofit status, fees, and creditor participation before enrolling.
Debt relief can restore fiscal space for development but also creates moral-hazard risks. Targeted, conditional relief with greater transparency and partial burden-sharing protects incentives and improves outcomes.
A faith-based counselor helped a couple negotiate lower balances, reduce interest and fees, and consolidate payments. Today similar outcomes are available through nonprofit debt management plans, debt settlement, or consolidation loans - each with trade-offs. Vet providers and ask how services affect your credit.