If you've ever asked yourself "How do I shrink my debt?", "how do I reduce my debts?", "How can I become debt free?", "How can I repay my debts?", then we can help you. There are a number of different ways that you can become debt-free, depending on your circumstances. Avoiding creditors will not be something you have to do every day. Creditors calling you at home and work will become a things of the past. Most of all, you will be able to start living debt-free again.
What is an IVA?
An Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) is applicable if you owe over a certain amount to a number of creditors. We work with you and your creditors, and aim to reach a positive conclusion for you. An IVA can result in up to 75% of your debt being written off, interest and charges frozen, and a fixed monthly payment decided upon. These I.V.A payments continue for 5 years, after which time your debts will be repaid.
An IVA is designed to avoid the issues of bankruptcy, and is governed by the Insolvency act of 1986.
What is a Debt Management Plan?
Debt Management is exactly what it sounds like - management of your debt. If this method of debt repayment is the best solution for your circumstances, then our team of debt-management specialists will work with you and your creditors to some up with a Debt Management Plan (DMP).
A Debt Management Plan (DMP) is an arrangement that is agreed with your creditors to repay your debts at a lower rate than usual, with the possibility of interest being frozen, and no additional fees.
Trust Deed (for Scotland) A Trust Deed, for residents of Scotland is a kind of informal bankruptcy, whereby a Trustee is placed is control of your financial situation and will deal with all correspondence and queries with your creditors. If certain conditions are met, the Trust Deed may be registered as "protected". A Protected Trust Deed prevents creditors from taking further steps to recover debts due to them. Please contact us for further details if you live in Scotland.