Yes, you can get a LendingClub debt settlement. Like all lenders, LendingClub would prefer to have people pay what they owe in full. But there are a few sources and signs that make it clear LendingClub does settle debts sometimes.
The first is that LendingClub’s list of account statuses on their website includes one for the account being settled. Their FAQ also says that if an account is settled, LendingClub will report that to the credit bureaus. If that’s not enough evidence, there are plenty of anecdotal accounts from third-party sources that say LendingClub will settle.
You most likely won’t be able to settle with LendingClub if you’re not already several months behind on your payments though. Settlement is an option that lenders typically agree to only when they realize their alternatives are not getting any money at all or taking you to court.
To settle your debt with LendingClub, first call LendingClub customer service at 1 (888) 596-3157. When connected with a representative, tell them you’re interested in debt settlement. Then, present a suggestion for a lump sum of what you are reasonably able to pay. This should be at least 30% of what you owe. Finally, listen to what the representative tells you for the next steps in the LendingClub debt settlement process.
Since LendingClub is a peer-to-peer lending site, they do not directly finance loans. They just facilitate the loans while various investors fund them. LendingClub will help you and the investors who funded your loan communicate to work out a settlement deal. According to the debt relief company CuraDebt, LendingClub sends out letters offering a final settlement deal with authorization from the investors who financed your loan.
You’re not obligated to accept any LendingClub debt settlement offer you don’t want. But keep in mind that if you continue to not pay your debt, there is a real chance you could be taken to court over it.
This answer was last updated on 04/30/20 and it was first published on 01/23/20. For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.
