Consumer Credit of Des Moines is a non-profit community service agency. Our fundamental purpose is to help people who are in financial trouble solve their debt problems. We are Iowa's largest credit counseling service-Scounseling, advising or structuring debt consolidation and repayment programs for our clients for almost 25 years. Our service touches more than 5000 individuals and families each year, with our educational programs reaching another 5000. Our repayment programs return over
50 million dollars per year to unsecured creditors- helping you regain your self-sufficiency while avoiding bankruptcy.
Consumer Credit of Des Moines relies on the speed and convenience of the latest technology to benefit both our clients and their creditors. Clients have a wide variety of payment options available, such as ACH (Automated Clearing House) direct debits, and ATM PIN-based debit transactions. We can also transmit electronic payments and debt repayment proposals to your creditors. Call our friendly customer service staff toll-free from anywhere in the United States for immediate assistance, or contact us online 24 hours a day through our website.
As a part of our ongoing commitment to excellence, Consumer Credit of Des Moines undergoes independent financial audits annually. We are certified under the ISO 9001:2000 standard, and retain membership in good standing in the American Association of Debt Management Agencies and an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau of Greater Iowa.
Executive Director and co-founder Tom Coates is a nationally recognized authority on debt, gambling, and the role of consumer credit counseling. Tom's comments have appeared in stories in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and Business Week, and on the Today Show, CBS Sunday Morning, Focus on the Family and the BBC.