Emerson & Douglas Associates Review

Emerson & Douglas Associates is a debt settlement company based in Windham, NH. It offers debt relief services to borrowers in 49 states (and Washington, DC). Founded in 2008, it is a well-established company that has been in business for over 10 years.

• IAPDA accredited. Emerson & Douglas Associates invests in the training and accreditation of its debt resolution specialists by the International Association of Professional Debt Arbitrators (IAPDA). However, it's not a member of the American Fair Credit Council (AFCC), the debt settlement industry's major trade association.
• Well-established firm. Emerson & Douglas Associates has been in business for 13 years.
• Types of debt settled. Emerson & Douglas Associates will only settle unsecured debts. These include credit card accounts, personal loans, and payday loans.
• Available in most states. Emerson & Douglas Associates is available in 49 states.
• Does not service its own debt relief cases. Emerson & Douglas Associates uses a third-party company to service debt settlement accounts.

Pros	Cons
No monthly consultancy fee Low minimum debt Has IAPDA accredited debt specialists on staff	Is not an AFCC member

What does Emerson & Douglas Associates do?

Emerson & Douglas Associates offers debt relief services for the following types of debt:

• Unsecured debt, such as credit card debt and personal loans.

What does Emerson & Douglas Associates charge?

Emerson & Douglas Associates charges fees for their service but they do not disclose their specifc rates.

Debt relief service pricing / costs can vary greatly from one client to another so it's best to speak to Emerson & Douglas Associates directly to determine an accurate quote.

Does Emerson & Douglas Associates offer a guarantee?

No, Emerson & Douglas Associates does not have a money back guarantee. Some debt settlement companies advertise a money-back guarantee that typically states you won't be charged until your debt is settled. However, it is illegal for debt settlement companies to charge upfront fees before an account is settled. So these guarantees offer little added value to consumers.

Does Emerson & Douglas Associates perform its own servicing in-house?

No, Emerson & Douglas Associates partners with third party service providers who negotiate on behalf of the clients they enroll.

What accreditations does Emerson & Douglas Associates have?

The two main trade associations in the debt relief services space are the American Fair Credit Council (AFCC) and the International Association of Professional Debt Arbitrators (IAPDA).

• Emerson & Douglas Associates is not an accredited AFCC member.
• Emerson & Douglas Associates is an IAPDA member.