Debt settlements are typically where a law firm or other agency negotiates your debt with your creditors. This will likely result in the closing of your accounts and your creditors will highlight the debt settlement on your credit report. This could affect your ability to get future loans and may increase your rates on those loans for which you are approved.
Bright does not negotiate with your creditors and we do not require you to close your cards. You can keep using your cards even after paying them off with Bright Credit. Bright Credit is a line of credit you can use to pay off your credit cards.