As we mentioned earlier, our success rate for Peterborough & Kawartha Lakes (99.67%) is thanks to the custom-tailored plans we are able to offer our clients.
First, we review your debt situation
In order to get the process started, we will normally start with a quick conversation over the phone or in-person to figure out what kind of situation the client is in.
From there we can normally start quoting some numbers right away.
Don’t worry, when we get to the point of quoting numbers Adrian always gives you the “all in” price so that there are never surprises of extra fees or charges down the road.
Make recommendations & advise on which option to choose
From there we will sit down and have an official Consultation (don’t worry it sounds much scarier than it really is, there is NEVER any pressure or obligation)and can even be done virtually now. This is just a chance to sit down together, explain more about the process and field any questions that the client may have about the process.
It is a great one on one to address any concerns that the client may have. After that most will be anxious to get started, structuring a typical Consumer Proposal will fall into a 3 – tier program.
Begin budget and debt management
We work on the budget and finances to start. This is a very necessary step as your Creditors will appreciate it and it is incredibly powerful. The change in someone’s outlook on their finances is phenomenal as they start coming out of a “Debt Management” frame of mind and back into a “Wealth Management” frame of mind.
Adrian will even help get savings into place.
Next, debt reduction begins
Tier 2 is the actual Debt Restructuring and will consist of submitting the Proposal to the creditors and don’t worry, we always use a Licensed Trustee to ensure no problems so that the client receives the necessary court protection for peace of mind as well as the assurance that all funds are flowing through an officer of the court back to their Creditors (this is in the case of filing a Consumer Proposal).
Remember the trustee is an officer of the court who acts on behalf of the creditors in a fiduciary capacity.
Begin credit rebuilding
Tier 3 is Adrian’s favourite and is the point where Credit Rebuilding will begin. Our Comprehensive Credit Rebuilding program is an industry leader and 4 Pillars is at the forefront in this field.
This is a program that is specifically designed to educate the client on how their score is calculated within the two major reporting agencies (Equifax & TransUnion) and hands-on assistance in actually restoring and rebuilding their personal credit rating.
In most cases, we will look into getting the client back into a MasterCard or Visa, Life Insurance, and even GIC loans. The Credit Rebuilding Program is designed to get the client back on their feet and when desired will result in a referral to a Financial Advisor in order to carry on debt management and financial rebuilding.