When did you begin the program?
When did you exit the program?
In what state were you residing at the time you entered the program?
What is your household annual income?
What is your age range?
Are you male or female?
Do you rent or own your home?
How many members are in your household?
Do you consider your program experience a success?
Do you feel better able to handle your remaining or future debt?
What is the total amount of debt enrolled in the program?
Were you late on your debt payments prior to starting the program?
Did you interview more than one debt settlement company?
How did you locate the debt settlement company(s) that you interviewed or chose?
If other please explain.
What factors influenced your decision in choosing a debt settlement company? (check all that apply)
If other please explain.
On a scale from 1-5, 5 being excellent, 1 being poor, how would you rate the following aspects of the debt settlement company you worked with?
Courteousness of company representatives
Thorough explanation of program
Ability to reach customer service
Issue resolution
Timely return of calls
Accuracy of percentages saved
Disclosures – did company disclose the following information to you prior to signing an agreement with company?
Total fee amount being collected by company
Fee schedule
Projected percentage of settlement savings
Possibility of being sued by one or more creditor
Other debt solutions available
Right to cancel agreement
Fee accessed when agreement is cancelled
Refund policy
Estimated length of time in program
Company cannot guarantee to stop creditor calls
Non-payment to creditors may negatively impact your credit
Debt settlement is not credit counseling, debt consolidation, legal advice, credit repair or a loan
Forgiveness of debt over $600 may be reported to the IRS as income
Company will not be making regular payments to your creditors
All statements are estimates, not guarantees
Did company conduct a financial review prior to contract?
Did company contract include the following?
List of all debts to be included in the settlement program
List terms and conditions of services being rendered, including fees, estimated amount needed to fund settlement and estimated installments necessary to achieve that goal
State name, physical address and telephone number of company
Did company provide you with copies of all signed paperwork?
Did company provide you with proof of settlements?
Where did you remit funds for settlement?
Did a creditor file suit against you while in the debt settlement program?
Did you experience a non-typical hardship prior to seeking debt settlement assistance?
What is the primary reason that debt assistance became necessary for you?
Would you refer a friend or colleague to this company?
Did the value of service equal or exceed the amount of fees paid?
Did debt settlement ultimately improve your financial situation?
During your debt settlement program did you gain knowledge that will help you avoid financial trouble in the future?
If yes, select all that apply