Delancey Street is not a law firm. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not legal or financial advice. For advice about your specific situation, consult an independent attorney or qualified financial professional.
What We Do
Business debt settlement for owners who need a real way out
Experienced negotiators and former industry insiders. One accountable team focused on your business debt, your cash flow, and practical next steps.
You don't need more advice. You need a counterparty.
By the time owners reach us, they want a clear picture of their debt and someone to handle settlement discussions. We organize the financial information, contact funders, and keep owners informed. Any changes depend on agreement.
That's the entire job. We close cases, not tickets.
What gets resolved
The full spectrum of business debt we handle
Merchant Cash Advances (MCA)
$10K – $5M+
Daily/weekly ACH debits, factor-rate contracts, COJ exposure
SBA 7(a) & 504 Loans
$50K – $5M
Financial review and lender discussions; independent legal guidance
Financial information and potential payment arrangements
Vendor & Trade Debt
$5K – $500K
AP restructuring with relationship preservation
The Delancey Process
Four steps. One accountable team.
01
Confidential review
Free 30-minute consultation. We pull your contracts, bank statements, and current obligations into one picture.
02
Strategic plan
Review balances, current cash flow, and potential proposals. We explain our process and fees before you decide whether to engage us.
03
Negotiation
Our team coordinates settlement discussions with funders and keeps you updated. Continue reviewing correspondence; independent counsel handles legal notices and deadlines.
04
Recovery
If terms are agreed, we help organize the documents and agreed follow-up items. Independent counsel handles legal documentation and questions.
What goes into a business debt settlement discussion
A useful conversation starts with the numbers: balances, scheduled payments, revenue, and operating expenses. We help bring that information together and discuss potential proposals with creditors. There is no standard outcome or payment change simply because discussions begin.
Our role is financial information gathering and settlement communication. Independent counsel handles legal advice, legal documents, and court matters. We do not recommend stopping payments or taking on new debt to influence a negotiation.
Chapter 01
Start with a clear financial picture
We begin by gathering current balances, payment schedules, recent business financial records, and creditor correspondence. That information helps everyone understand the existing obligations and the questions that need attention.
A proposed settlement is a request for terms a creditor may accept, reject, or counter. We discuss the available information and keep track of responses. We cannot know a creditor's internal recovery assumptions or promise a particular discount.
Changes in revenue and expenses matter to the financial discussion. They do not by themselves change your contractual obligations. Questions about those obligations belong with independent counsel.
Before you decide on proposed terms, you need a clear view of the payment amounts, timing, fees, and any remaining obligations. We help organize those details; qualified professionals can advise on the legal, tax, or other implications.
Chapter 02
Multiple advances call for one organized picture
When a business has several advances, the starting point is an account-by-account list of balances, scheduled debits, contacts, and recent correspondence. We compare that list with the business financial information so the discussions use a consistent picture.
We do not recommend adding advances, missing payments, or changing payment arrangements to create leverage. Any proposed change must be discussed with the relevant funder and agreed before it takes effect.
There is no universal order in which creditors should be settled. We help organize proposals and responses across accounts. Independent counsel addresses questions about creditor priority, guarantees, liens, notices, and legal deadlines.
An agreement with one creditor does not establish terms with another. Each proposal and response needs to be tracked separately, including what remains unresolved. The goal is clear communication and informed decisions, not a promised sequence of savings.
Chapter 03
Legal notices belong with independent counsel
A confession of judgment, lawsuit, lien notice, or other legal document raises questions that a settlement company cannot answer for you. Independent counsel can review the document, explain its significance, and advise on any deadlines or response.
Our team can help organize balances, financial records, and settlement correspondence for that discussion. We do not assess whether a legal document is valid, identify defenses, or predict what a court will do.
Settlement discussions do not replace legal representation or establish that enforcement has paused. If you receive legal correspondence while discussions are underway, independent counsel can explain what action may be required.
Keeping the financial and legal roles clear helps you know who is handling each question. We coordinate financial information with your permission while counsel manages legal advice and representation.
Chapter 04
A denied reconciliation request deserves a closer look
We can help organize your financial information and discuss the request with your funder. Questions about whether either party met its contractual obligations belong with independent counsel.
Our reconciliation support focuses on organizing current financial information and discussing potential payment adjustments. Any change requires funder agreement.
Chapter 05
Evaluate proposed terms in context
A smaller balance is only one part of a proposed agreement. Payment timing, available cash, fees, and any remaining obligations also matter. We help organize the proposed financial terms so you can review them alongside your business information.
Settlement is not suitable for every situation, and it does not guarantee continued operations, confidentiality, improved credit, or an end to collection activity. A creditor may decline a proposal. Independent professionals can help you assess alternatives and implications.
Questions about bankruptcy, litigation, credit reporting, taxes, or personal liability require the appropriate independent professional. We do not tell owners that they must close a business, file bankruptcy, or select one legal route over another.
If the parties reach agreement, we help organize the agreed financial terms and follow-up items. Independent counsel can review legal documents. You should have a clear understanding of what has been agreed and what remains outstanding before making a decision.
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