Debt Management Plans Explained
What is a Debt Management Plan (DMP), and is it right for you?
We break down how DMPs work in Canada, the pros and cons, and how they can help you pay off debt faster.
Lower interest rates, one monthly payment, and a clear path to becoming debt-free.
Maybe you’ve heard of a debt management plan or DMP, but you’re not sure if it’s right for you. Let’s break down how they work in Canada, the benefits, and what you should know before enrolling.
A debt management plan is a structured repayment program set up by a credit counselling agency. Instead of juggling multiple high interest credit cards, you make one monthly payment to the agency, and they distribute it to your creditors. The biggest benefit is lower interest rates.
Many Canadians can cut their rates to almost 0%. That means more of what you pay goes to more of what you owe, saving you money so you can pay off your debt faster and with less stress. Another benefit, unlike bankruptcy or debt settlement, a DMP helps you repay your debt in full. That means you can protect or even rebuild your credit score while you pay down your balances.
For example, imagine you owe $15,000 on multiple cards at 20% interest. Without help, it could take you more than 15 years to pay it off. On a DMP with reduced interest, you could be debt free in four to five years.
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