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Synthia DuBose
 08/21/2023
My family was grappling with the burden of credit card debt. We had explored various avenues, including debt relief companies and consolidation loans, but everything seemed dubious and left us feeling uncertain. That all changed when I came across Ascend and had the opportunity to connect with Justin. He reached out to me on the very same day, and from that point forward, things took a turn for the better.

I provided Justin with an overview of our financial situation, our objectives, and the timeline we hoped to achieve our goals within. He promptly outlined the possible courses of action and presented a thorough breakdown of our various options. What truly stood out was Justin's approach—he never pressured me into making a quick decision. Instead, he offered me the information and allowed me to ask questions at my own pace.

Upon selecting the path we wanted to pursue, Justin facilitated our connection with a non-profit organization. Much to our delight, they exhibited the same level of courtesy, expertise, and patience that Justin had demonstrated. In retrospect, the entire experience instilled a sense of confidence within us. We now believe we have a solid foundation and are well on our way to achieving financial success!
dahveed krisna
 07/26/2022
Ben and his assistant Jeffrey from Ascend Finance did an awesome job helping me to find an attorney who could talk with me openly and honestly about Chapter 13 as an option for my financial situation. Before finding out about Ascend's bankruptcy calculators, I was stuck on a wheel of countless offers for consolidation loans, but always steered towards debt settlement or debt management plans over and over again due to my credit score and high utilization percentage. Based on data I entered into Ascend's calculator, Ben and Jeffrey reviewed my situation and quickly connected me with a skillful, experienced bankruptcy attorney. I finally feel like I'm on the best path to being debt free; one that will save me a lot more money than any of the debt settlement or debt management programs that other companies and agencies have offered me... THANKS Ben, Jeffrey and Ascend!!
JorJor Binks
 02/09/2024
These guys are truly a beacon for those of us with too much debt. From the start where I found Ben on the YouTube channel Ascend I have been treated as a real person by real people. Even getting a personal call helping me figure things out. I went through one of the lawyers recommended by Ascend and as of January 2nd I am debt discharged, and already have a great credit card from Mission Lane for $2000. Things are getting back into place and my life feels so much less stressful due to the weight of debt being off my shoulders.

PLEASE give these guys a call if you are even considering any sort of debt relief be it bankruptcy, consolidation, or whatever other types of debt relief are out there. I can’t thank the Ascend team enough. (I was not paid to post this, or told to do this. I am genuinely so thankful to have the help when I needed it most♥️)
Chezera Davids
 10/18/2022
I was in tears and all by myself. I have always paid my bills, and I was always on time with my payments. Due to a custody battle, I was on my own. I had no way to feed my kids do to a garnishment. Justin reassured me that everything was going to be OK, and that I had options that I was not aware of. I am so grateful for him. He went above and beyond he delivered the most amazing service, I’ve ever had. I will forever be grateful.
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How many people in your household are 65 or older?
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What is causing you to consider debt relief?
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Which best describes the debt?
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What best describes why you are considering debt relief?
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What is the status of the divorce?
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Do you have a pending foreclosure sale?
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What is the unexpected expense?
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What is the status of the wage garnishment?
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Have you filed bankruptcy in the past 6-8 years?
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Have you filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the past 8 years?
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Have you filed a Chapter 13 bankruptcy in the past 6 years?
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When would you want to file bankruptcy?
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What is your most pressing question?
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Other: Describe your most pressing question.
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As you are planning to file soon, we will include an all-in cost estimate for Chapter 7 in your county in your results.
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The following questions might help estimate the all-in cost of bankruptcy

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Does that quote include the $338 filing fee?
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Which of the following are you most interested in?
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Approximately how much student loan debt do you have?
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Would you like to see whether we may be able to help get your student loans discharged or reduced?
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What type of student loans do you have? Check all that apply
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What is the current status of your student loans? Check all that apply
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Do you know your approximate credit score?
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Would you like us to review whether your student loans may get discharged or interest rate reduced and contact you with our questions?
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Approximately how much unsecured debt such as medical, credit card and personal loans do you have? Please do not include auto or student loans.
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Which of the following best represents your approximate unsecured debt?
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Are you sure that you only have $0 in unsecured debt?
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Why are you considering debt relief such as bankruptcy to eliminate $0?
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Would you estimate that your total unsecured debt (credit cards, loans, medical debt, other debt etc.) is over $10,000?
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Living Expenses:

What is your current living situation?
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Approximately how much equity (the difference of owed amount less value) do you have in your home?
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Have you looked into any of the following options to tap into home equity (Select all that apply)?
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Have you applied or are you in the process for any of the options selected above?
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Would you like to learn more about any of the potential options available?
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Approximately what is your home's value?
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Do you currently have any liens on the property?
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Have you lived in your state for more than 2 years?
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Monthly 1st mortgage payment
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Monthly 2nd mortgage payment:
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Monthly rental expenses for your residence (includes rent payment)
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If applicable, how many months are your behind on your mortgage as of this month?
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You stated that you are months in arrears. Can you confirm the months (not balance) you are in arrears?
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Do you want to keep this asset?
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If applicable, how many months are your behind on your 2nd mortgage as of this month?
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Do you own equity in any high value assets such as a vacation home, boat, RV, etc?
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How much equity do you own in these high value assets?
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Do you have any other assets of value greater than $1,000, including stocks, individual brokerage accounts, or retirement accounts?
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What is the value of your retirement account?
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What is the value of your non-retirement account?
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Automobile Expenses:

How many vehicles do you own or lease? Please include your spouse's vehicle(s) if they are filing with you.
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Automobile 1

Monthly automobile payment:
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What is the Year, Make, and Model of this vehicle?
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Approximately what is the interest rate of this vehicle?
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Is this vehicle titled in your name?
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If applicable, how many months are your behind on your automobile as of this month?
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Do you want to keep this asset?
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Automobile 2

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What is the Year, Make, and Model of this vehicle?
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Approximately what is the interest rate of this vehicle?
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Is this vehicle titled in your name?
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If applicable, how many months are your behind on your 2nd automobile as of this month?
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Do you want to keep this asset?
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Other Expenses:

Do you have any outstanding balance on any such loans as jewelry, furniture, tvs, etc.?
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What is the balance of these loans?
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Do you want to keep this asset?
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Did you receive a refund in your most recent tax filing?
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Tax debt in arrears
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What are the tax years for the owed debts?
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Did you file a return for all those years?
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Approximately when were the returns filed?
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Do you owe any domestic support obligations such as child support or alimony in arrears?
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Which options would you like to compare to Chapter 7? Check all that apply
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