Debt settlement is the process through which the creditor and debtor come to a single point to take new loan terms that are more affortable to the borrower and good for both parties because the debtor pays less, and the creditor avoids forcing him into bankruptcy.

Debt consolidation means combining all your debts into a single debt, that will cost you less in interest and fees than all other debts.

If credit score is still better than poor then a debt consolidation could be a better choice
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