Debt Relief Company Review Methodology
Bankrate's editorial team rates debt relief companies on a scale of 1 to 5 stars, based on factors that fall under 4 categories.
Your debt doesn't have to be tied to guilt — there are ways to ease it and empower yourself by being strategic about what and when you borrow.
— Rhys Subitch
Rhys Subitch is a Bankrate editor who leads an editorial team dedicated to developing educational content about loans products for every part of life. Rhys has edited articles, reviews and guides covering a broad range of topics in the consumer loans space, from debt consolidation to buying a car. Their experience spans student loans, auto loans and personal loans, and they have developed a passion for helping readers take control of their finances.
While Rhys has worked with credit cards and insurance in the past, they settled into loans content, where they have developed their expertise. In the past nine years, Rhys has researched, edited and written for several independent publications, startups, a university and a Fortune 500 company. Seven of those nine years have been devoted to personal and business finance content.
When Rhys isn't working, they enjoy spending time editing their husband's art, reading and watching hockey. They currently reside in Tacoma, Washington.
My first auto loan was from a used car dealership. I didn't fully understand the lending process when I walked in, and because of that I got stuck with a term that was way longer than I wanted to be paying off my starter car. My second time around I did my research, got an excellent rate and a medium term, and I’ve paid off my car well before I want to trade it in.
Your debt doesn't have to be tied to guilt — there are ways to ease it and empower yourself by being strategic about what and when you borrow.
— Rhys Subitch
Bankrate's editorial team rates debt relief companies on a scale of 1 to 5 stars, based on factors that fall under 4 categories.
To decide if CuraDebt is the right option for you, compare its advantages, disadvantages, services, eligibility requirements and other factors.
Century Support Services is a customer-focused debt settlement company that works in 44 states and has had over 250,000 customers.
If you’ve accumulated $15,000 or more in unsecured debt, Accredited Debt Relief may be able to help.
Options outside of debt relief include budgeting, being proactive and seeking advice.
A fair credit score between 580 and 669 is enough to qualify for a personal loan.
Debt relief companies work with creditors to help you pay down your debts.
To get an emergency loan, you’ll need credit, income and debt information.