💳 Debt Management

Breaking the Short-Term Debt Cycle: Extended Payment Plans & Counseling

By Consumer Credit & Loan Analysis Advisory Council

Executive Summary & Borrowing Guidance

Actionable debt exit pathways: invoking statutory Extended Payment Plans (EPPs), debt avalanche prioritization, and certified credit counseling.

Escaping compounding short-term loan fees requires immediate cessation of debt rollovers and structured principal amortization agreements.

1. Strategic Debt Resolution Pathways

  • Extended Payment Plan (EPP) Requests: Borrowers in CFSA-member states can request fee-free EPPs that convert lump-sum balances into 4 equal bi-weekly payments.
  • ACH Authorization Revocation: Submitting formal written notice to both the lender and your banking institution revoking automated recurring debit permissions.
  • Nonprofit Credit Counseling: Engaging NFCC-accredited agencies to consolidate high-interest debts into manageable Debt Management Plans (DMPs).
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