Category: Press Releases

LOS ANGELES, August 3/PRNewswire/–With a continuing increase in client enrollments and an ongoing emphasis towards customer service and compliance, Debtmerica Relief has hired several managers to maintain and oversee licensing initiatives and lead marketing projects that promote education for clients.

Kristen M. Bemis, in-house legal counsel, joined Debtmerica in July and is currently pursuing the major licensing initiatives to ensure that the Company remains in compliance with all regulatory guidelines required by various states. Kristen previously worked with small public companies assisting in their Securities and Exchange Commission reports, where she gained extensive knowledge and experience in working with regulatory agencies and issues. Her knowledge and background will help ensure that Debtmerica adheres to the highest level of ethical standards and compliance.

Debtmerica’s marketing team is led by Marketing Director, Carlos Caponera, who joined the firm in February. Shortly thereafter, Miron Lulic, Product Development Manager, was hired to round out a first class team. Currently, the marketing department is focused on improving the current Debtmerica websites to provide more industry and product information, while also serving as a one-stop portal for consumers. The team is also working to reach out to consumers through various new media channels.

Jennifer Johnson was recently promoted to Director of Business Development and Training. Jennifer leads the Company’s wholesale team and she also spearheads the national training effort for Debtmerica’s partnerships. Her focus is to provide detailed and compliant training for partner offices and internal sales staff.

“We are very proud of the management team at Debtmerica. We understand that having experienced and caring managers directly benefits all of our clients and our staff. It is a win-win for all,” says Jesse E. Torres, managing partner of Debtmerica, LLC.

About Debtmerica Relief
Debtmerica Relief, headquartered in Orange County, CA, provides assistance to families who are experiencing financial difficulties and hardship. Its focus on negotiated debt settlement provides a very powerful solution with the ultimate goal of helping its clients get debt free and remain so. By actually reducing debt balances over the course of the program and providing an affordable monthly payment, consumers can experience lasting benefit to their financial well-being.

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Debtmerica, LLC

LOS ANGELES, July 1/PRNewswire/– On Thursday, June 11th, Debtmerica, LLC sponsored and volunteered at the graduation event for the Orangewood Children’s Foundation.  The graduation party commemorated the accomplishments of all their foster youth that were graduating from high school.   Over 45 Debtmerica employees volunteered at the event that was held at the First Presbyterian Church of Orange.  Debtmerica sponsored the evening with a significant financial donation and volunteers took part in every detail of the event.
 
Debtmerica employees were assigned to a range of activity stations which included arts and crafts, food and beverage, a photo booth, raffles, and games.  The graduates were given an opportunity to create face masks and frames to celebrate the Mardi Gras theme.  Pictures were taken to remember the important night and volunteers were able to interact with the graduates before the ceremony.  After a few hours at the activity stations, the graduation ceremony followed.

Debtmerica volunteers watched as the graduates were handed a Certificate of Completion from Orangewood, which marks an important and vital step in their lives.  Not only do the certificates recognize the youth for graduating high school but they also mark the stage in their lives where they will move on from foster care to become self-sufficient adults.  The graduation ceremony was followed by a celebration with music, a DJ, dancing and food.  Big smiles were present on the graduates, and volunteers had proud faces as they witnessed the impact of their contributions.

Kristi Piatkowski, the Volunteer Services Program Manager at Orangewood, expressed the Foundation’s deep appreciation, saying, “Debtmerica and its staff are remarkable and truly made this event special for our kids.  Their financial support and staffing at the event made the night a huge success. We loved working with the Debtmerica team and hope to have the opportunity to do so again!”

About Debtmerica Relief
Debtmerica Relief, headquartered in Orange County, CA, provides assistance to families who are experiencing financial difficulties and hardship.  Its focus on negotiated debt settlement provides a very powerful solution with the ultimate goal of helping its clients get debt free and remain so.  By actually reducing debt balances over the course of the program and providing an affordable monthly payment, consumers can experience lasting benefit to their financial well-being.
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Debtmerica, LLC

LOS ANGELES/April 28/PRNewswire/ Debtmerica, LLC, a nationwide debt settlement firm, received the “TASC Best Practice Standards” award from The Association of Settlement Companies (TASC). The award was presented to Debtmerica at the annual TASC conference which was held the first weekend of April in Las Vegas, NV.

To be recognized by TASC as Accredited in accordance to the TASC Best Practice Standards, the company is measured against nationally recognized standards and must demonstrate that their business is conducted with the highest level of quality, service and integrity. Reducing the risk for consumers, TASC accredited companies must undergo an audit executed by a third party.

The audit is thorough and includes a review of items such as the company’s website, financial position, history and employee training records. A secret shopper is additionally authorized to call in to each company and evaluates the legitimacy and accuracy of employee responses to common consumer debt questions. The overall audit evaluates companies for their competence and performance abilities.

“The audit was incredibly detailed and we are very pleased that we are now accredited; receiving such great feedback. This accreditation is a direct result of our staff’s hard work and on-going commitment to not only the company but to the thousands of clients they enroll each month into our debt reduction program”, says Harry Langenberg, co-founder and managing partner of Debtmerica, LLC.

Debtmerica has been settling debt since 2006 and currently has one of the largest staff of debt consultants in the country. The firm offers its clients an alternative to bankruptcy when dealing with unmanageable consumer debt. Their aggressive approach to settling debt has historically reduced consumer debt up to 40-60% of the original debt amount, enabling consumers to become debt free in as little as 12-36 months.

The downturn of the real estate industry has caused many people who were once employed there to turn to debt settlement as a new opportunity. This sudden massive interest in debt settlement has brought a lot of attention. However, some companies out there saw it as an opportunity to take advantage of consumers during these desperate times. Thus, TASC was formed in 2005.

TASC was created with the goals of promoting good business practices within the debt settlement industry and to protect consumers by setting standards for its members. To foster fair regulation of the industry, lobbying efforts are also made on the state and federal level on behalf of debt settlement companies. Such recognition, such as being Accredited in accordance with the TASC Best Practice Standards has enabled companies like Debtmerica, to separate themselves from the pack.

“In today’s financial crisis there are some companies out there that take advantage of consumers while they are down. The concerns of consumers are absolutely valid,” says Jesse Torres, co-founder and managing partner of Debtmerica, LLC. “I am pleased that TASC has implemented a standard in which debt settlement companies are measured by and that Debtmerica has been recognized by TASC as we continue to be dedicated to our clients’ success.”

For more information, visit http://www.debtmerica.com

About Debtmerica Relief

Debtmerica Relief, headquartered in Orange County, CA, provides assistance to families who are experiencing financial difficulties and hardship.  Its focus on negotiated debt settlement provides a very powerful solution with the ultimate goal of helping its clients get debt free and remain so.  By actually reducing debt balances over the course of the program and providing an affordable monthly payment, consumers can experience lasting benefit to their financial well-being.

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Public Relations Dept.
Debtmerica, LLC
800-470-8155

Debtmerica, LLC Informs WFG Associates about Debt Relief Options and Highlights its Debt Reduction Program

LOS ANGELES/April 7/PRNewswire/-In early March, Debtmerica, LLC participated at the World Financial Group (WFG) Convention of Champions that was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The annual Convention brings thousands of WFG agents together to hear from industry leaders and interact with various financial product providers.

Debtmerica’s team gave a presentation to hundreds of WFG Associates, introducing the debt reduction program and detailing how it helps clients become debt free. Debtmerica staff also had the opportunity to meet with WFG Associates at a Company booth in the Exhibition Hall, providing marketing and training materials at the booth. Debtmerica’s staff gathered valuable input from WFG agents that have been utilizing the debt relief program for clients in need of debt help.

“The feedback that was provided by many WFG Associates at the convention was overwhelmingly positive. World Financial Group is a wonderful partner and its unique ability to reach out and assist clients nationwide is making a big impact. Our industry knowledge and expertise is only as good as the customer service that we provide, and we are happy that Associates are giving us high marks,” says Harry Langenberg, co-founder and managing partner of Debtmerica, LLC.

This is the second annual convention that Debtmerica, LLC has participated in and the success of the partnership is evident in the increasing number of clients that WFG agents have referred into the Debtmerica program. Since launching the debt reduction program in January of 2008, WFG and Debtmerica have increased monthly client enrollments in 14 of their last 15 months working together.

Debtmerica has a training team that reaches out to WFG offices across the nation, educating Associates about debt reduction strategies. The training sessions provide an overview of the debt settlement industry and compare the debt reduction program to other debt management alternatives. Debtmerica’s goal is to make the enrollment process as easy as possible for WFG Associates.

According to WFG Field Leader Patrick Bet-David, “We now have a source to refer our clients to when they need help with their debt,” he says. “Clients love the program. Everyone I’ve talked to who has worked with Debtmerica says that its representatives are sincere, patient and kind on the phone. That is an experience they are not accustomed to when they are struggling with debt.”
Since the establishment of their partnership, WFG and Debtmerica have enrolled over 2,500 clients into the debt reduction program, representing a total of $80 million in consumer debt. Debtmerica plans on continuing to build relationships with WFG Associates across the nation, offering clients a stepping stone towards a debt free life.

For more information, visit http://www.debtmerica.com

About Debtmerica Relief

Debtmerica Relief, headquartered in Orange County, CA, provides assistance to families who are experiencing financial difficulties and hardship.  Its focus on negotiated debt settlement provides a very powerful solution with the ultimate goal of helping its clients get debt free and remain so.  By actually reducing debt balances over the course of the program and providing an affordable monthly payment, consumers can experience lasting benefit to their financial well-being.

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Public Relations Dept.
Debtmerica, LLC
800-470-8155

LOS ANGELES/February 24 – Debtmerica Relief, a debt settlement company, has provided consumers a solution to their debt problems for over 2 years.  With the economy in such a grim state, they have found that the demand for their services has continued to increase dramatically.  In the month of January, Debtmerica set a benchmark of enrolling over $40 million in debt, totaling an amount of 1138 clients joining their debt reduction program.  One of the main reasons for their success is their great team of debt consultants. 

There are currently over 55 debt consultants at Debtmerica, and the company takes its time to hire the right people for the position.  “Not everyone that walks through our doors gets hired.  We understand the importance of a friendly, knowledgeable and professional staff.  And we do everything we can to find the right people for the job”, says Jesse Torres, co-founder of Debtmerica Relief.

All debt consultants that are hired at Debtmerica are required to go through onsite and hands on training.  After three months of employment the consultants are required to become IAPDA Certified Debt Specialists.  IAPDA, also known as the International Association of Professional Debt Arbitrators, provides training and certification for the debt settlement industry.  In order for debt consultants to become certified, they must pass an exam that tests their knowledge of credit, debt settlement, and debtor client counseling. 

“Dealing with consumer’s finances is a sensitive topic and education is vital.  As the number of enrolled clients increase each month, we will continue to build a solid, knowledgeable team to support the demand for our services”, says Harry Langenberg, co-founder of Debtmerica Relief.

About Debtmerica Relief
Debtmerica Relief, headquartered in Orange County, CA, provides assistance to families who are experiencing financial difficulties and hardship. Its focus on negotiated debt settlement provides a very powerful solution with the ultimate goal of helping its clients get debt free and remain so. By actually reducing debt balances over the course of the program and providing an affordable monthly payment, consumers can experience lasting benefit to their financial well-being.

SOURCE Debtmerica Relief

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Public Relations Dept.
Debtmerica, LLC
800-470-8155

Fed steps in to regulate unreasonable credit card rules, while Debtmerica, LLC continues to provide an alternative solution to financial freedom and enrolls a record level of over 1,000 consumers into their program in December.

LOS ANGELES/January 15/PRNewswire/ – Millions of Americans fall victim to unfair credit card rules that cause them to fall deeper and deeper into debt every year.  In December, the Federal Reserve Board finally decided to step in and has agreed to regulate and ban unreasonable credit card rules.  The ban does not go into effect until July, 2010.  Many people are wondering what type of solutions consumers have in the meantime.  And what types of answers are there for consumers who have such large amounts of debt that it will take years for them to pay off?  Debtmerica LLC, a debt settlement company headquartered in Southern California, has been fighting to help consumers in debt for more than 2 years now.  The Company reached a record level of helping over 1,000 consumers settle down their debts in the month of December. 

Debtmerica’s debt reduction program, aggressively tackles interest rates and debt balances.  At the end of the program, debt balances are projected to be reduced by 40-60%.  “At a time where our economy is declining and most Americans are lucky to even have a job, simple bans on a few credit card rules will not be enough to get consumers out of debt,” says Jesse Torres, co-founder and managing partner of Debtmerica, LLC. 

It is apparent, that many Americans are finding alternative solutions to their debt problems, given the continuous increase in the number of client enrollments at Debtmerica every month.  “At Debtmerica, we believe that our aggressive approach to settling debt and dealing with credit card companies is what sets us apart from any other debt solution,” says Torres.

After reaching a benchmark of enrolling over 1,000 clients into its debt reduction program in one month, Debtmerica continues to expand the Company to support the increasing number of clientele.  It is projected to double in size by the end of 2009 and is also projected to help consumers settle approximately 75 million dollars of debt per month by the end of 2009.

 “It feels really good to know that we have helped out so many consumers get out of debt.  It was even more special to know that we reached our benchmark enrolling over 1,000 clients in the holiday month of December.  We will continue to grow and will continue to support all the consumers who come to us for financial help during this tough economic time,” says Harry Langenberg, a co-founder and managing partner of Debtmerica, LLC.

For more information, visit http://www.debtmerica.com

About Debtmerica Relief
Debtmerica Relief, headquartered in Orange County, CA, provides assistance to families who are experiencing financial difficulties and hardship. Its focus on negotiated debt settlement provides a very powerful solution with the ultimate goal of helping its clients get debt free and remain so. By actually reducing debt balances over the course of the program and providing an affordable monthly payment, consumers can experience lasting benefit to their financial well-being.

SOURCE Debtmerica Relief

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Public Relations Dept.
Debtmerica, LLC
800-470-8155

Nationwide debt settlement firm specializes in helping consumers get out of debt

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ — For many Americans it has been difficult to escape the unfortunate impact of economic recession this holiday season.  Morning television programs, internet news articles, and radio commentators continue to comment on the doom and gloom all around us.  And it’s been almost impossible to completely avoid the crippling effects of rising unemployment, troubled financial markets, and uncertainty about our children’s future.

In an effort to contribute to their local community, the entire staff of Debtmerica Relief volunteered at the “Someone Cares Soup Kitchen”, a local non-profit in Costa Mesa, CA to help both the homeless and those in need.  The company’s debt consultants and support personnel worked together with other volunteers preparing food, stocking shelves, and serving meals to those needing a helping hand before the holidays.

“I think it’s important that we as a company reach out to the local community, contributing directly to those in need.  Volunteering really helps to put things into perspective and shows our staff that the current financial crisis and its dire consequences effects everyone, not just those that we can list as clients,” says Jesse Torres, co-founder and managing partner of Debtmerica, LLC, headquartered in Southern California and one of the most successful negotiated debt settlement firms in the nation.

For several years, Debtmerica has offered negotiated debt settlement to consumers.  “Historically, we’ve been able to reduce our clients’ balances by up to 40 – 60%, getting them out of debt in 2-3 years,” says Torres.  Debtmerica is a fully accredited, time-tested organization that has been helping consumers well before the current recession and will continue to do so well afterwards.

“With the economy in such a volatile state, it’s important that consumers know that there are firms out there that can make a real difference,” Torres explains.  “When consumers are faced with tough financial decisions and are looking for a way out, they should always select a company based on its guiding principles, historical success rates, customer satisfaction, and time in business.  Debtmerica is very proud of the fact that it holds one of the highest client retention rates in the industry which it attributes to its award-winning customer service professionals, second to none.  We simply offer the fastest way to get out of debt, at the lowest monthly payment while avoiding bankruptcy…it’s that simple.”

For more information, visit http://www.debtmerica.com

About Debtmerica Relief

Debtmerica Relief, headquartered in Orange County, CA, provides assistance to families who are experiencing financial difficulties and hardship.  Its focus on negotiated debt settlement provides a very powerful solution with the ultimate goal of helping its clients get debt free and remain so.  By actually reducing debt balances over the course of the program and providing an affordable monthly payment, consumers can experience lasting benefit to their financial well-being.

Contact:

Public Relations Dept.
Debtmerica, LLC
800-470-8155