How to Find the Right Structured Settlement Buyer

If you want to sell your structured settlement and get a lump sum, you'll need a great buyer of structured settlement payments to make sure you get the highest lump sum possible. Hundreds of brokers are out there to help you locate funding sources. There are also some major funding companies that will buy your settlement payments directly.

The most difficult phase of selling a structured settlement has to be choosing the best offer. The advertisements many buying companies use to entice clients tout fast cash for little hassle. Contrary to their claims, years of misuse of funds compelled the government to impose protective restrictions when selling structured settlements. This does not mean that selling has become impossible, only that it now requires more coordination on the part of the buyer and seller.

Because of some dire financial need, you may be convinced that your reasons for selling your structured settlement are justifiable. However, the court system may question the necessity of such an extreme action. Therefore, it is in your best interest to hire a lawyer to assist with the sale. A highly skilled lawyer can help by suggesting a fair market value for selling the settlement; reading over the buyer’s quote and the subsequent sale contract; and of course, representing the seller in court.

There are countless buyers who want a piece of the structured settlement market. Whether their offers are legitimate or not, their crafty salesmanship paints such a dazzling image that makes choosing quite a challenge. But by keeping an eye on telltale signs, sellers like you can avoid the untrustworthy buyers.

1. Structured settlement buyers will profit from buying the structured settlement. Shifty buyers can be avoided by carefully listening to their sales pitch. If they try to convince you to cash your entire structured settlement or attempt to offer a considerably lower quote than expected, beware.

2. Check with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) if the buyers you are considering have any negative records with them.

3. There are costs involved in cashing in a structured settlement, including the court costs to meet with the judge. Some settlement buyers will pay those court costs and any fees involved, and some won't. Check around.

No matter whom you choose to buy your settlement payments - broker or funding company, make sure you take a look at the following:

·What is the company's history?

·How long has the company been in business?

·Does the company list names of managers or owners?

·What are the company's credentials?

·Is the company listed with the Better Business Bureau?

·Do they list testimonials from clients or customers that can be verified?

·Do they have a list of frequently asked questions that shows they have the necessary knowledge to be a successful buyer of structured settlements?

·Do they tell you if it's in your best interests to sell just a partial amount of your settlement and not the whole thing?

·Do they list in dollars the volume of cases they've handled?

·Are you comfortable that you're being given time to make a decision and not being rushed?

·Do they provide you with a free quote?

By doing some simple research, you can ensure that the structured settlement buyer you have chosen has both the knowledge to work through the selling process, and the integrity to consider what would be in your best interest.