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The short answer
Accredited identifies itself as a division of Beyond Finance. Comparing those names does not necessarily mean comparing two independent service organizations.
What service are you actually considering?
Beyond Finance division / debt-relief brand. Accredited identifies itself as a division of Beyond Finance. Comparing those names does not necessarily mean comparing two independent service organizations.
Read the price as a whole
15%–25% of enrolled debt on its reviewed company page.
A written quote should identify the fee percentage, its base, the creditor payments, dedicated-account charges and any legal or financing costs. A smaller monthly deposit is not evidence of a lower total cost.
| Decision | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | $5,000 on its reviewed company page; individual eligibility still varies. |
| Your key question | Which legal entity signs and services my agreement, and is it the same entity behind a Beyond Finance quote? |
| Leaving early | Fees already earned, money still in your account and unresolved creditor balances. |
Sources: Accredited Debt Relief public disclosures; FTC: covered debt-relief fee rules
What the results can—and cannot—show
Company review scores, scale claims and graduate surveys measure different things. They are not an independently verified chance that a new enrollee will finish payments on all debts.
For your decision, request a mature enrollment cohort: everyone who entered, how many fully paid all included debts, how much they paid including fees, and how many left with balances unresolved. An account-level discount is not the same as customer-level completion.
How to investigate complaints fairly
Look up the legal name on the proposed contract, including related trade names. Read the issue, date, company response and any official order. A raw complaint count lacks the number of customers served and may span different products. A review score is not a license check.
This review does not present a comprehensive litigation or licensing clearance. No absence-of-complaints claim is made. Check current state requirements for the entity and service before signing.
Sources: CFPB: interpreting complaint data
Compare the alternative before signing
Get a direct creditor hardship proposal and a nonprofit credit-counseling assessment when applicable. If money is unavailable, income may be protected or a court deadline is involved, legal advice may be more useful than an enrollment pitch. Choosing a company cannot guarantee creditor participation.
Sources: FTC: evaluating debt help
Your starting checklist
Keep these records privately. You do not need to upload them here.
Checks stay on this page only.
Questions worth asking
- Which legal entity signs and services my agreement, and is it the same entity behind a Beyond Finance quote?
- What happens if a creditor refuses or sues?
- How many comparable customers completed all payments, including people who left early?
Sources & further reading
- Accredited Debt Relief public disclosures
- FTC: evaluating debt help
- CFPB: interpreting complaint data
- FTC: covered debt-relief fee rules
Sources checked October 19, 2026. Rules and programs can change. This article uses AI-assisted research and has not received attorney or other professional signoff. Read our editorial standards.
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Educational guidance for U.S. debt situations. This page does not decide legal rights, eligibility, fees or suitability. If you have a court, property or service deadline, seek appropriate help promptly; reading this page does not extend it.