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DMP mutual support thread part 13 !!
Welcome to the DMP mutual support thread Part 13 !! Here you can find help in starting and running your DMP, self managed, Stepchange, Payplan and any other DMP all welcome here, but we do encourage you to use a free service, not one you pay for. There is help on getting interest and charges stopped, how to start with an…
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The Debt Free Roll Of Honour
Update December 2018. We started this Debt Free Roll of Honour back in 2006 and since then there have been some fabulously inspiring stories, which you'll see if you read below. To read the most recent debt-free announcements click the double arrow above to head to the last page of the discussion Back to Martin's original…
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Struggling with debt? Ask a stepchange debt adviser a question
If you need help with your debts, this is the thread for you. This is a new thread, as the old one was getting a tad long. Trained advisers from StepChange Debt Charity are here and waiting to answer your debt questions. They're a friendly bunch so please don't be shy! There are three ways to get in touch: 1 - Simply post…
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Charging Order? The myth
I feel that this is so important that I thought a new thread should be made to highlight the importance of understanding the law on Charging Orders and how many people are stuck with their property in the false believe that they have had a Charging Order put on their property. In particular the thousands of Northern Rock…
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NEW POSTERS LOOKING FOR DEBT ADVICE - READ HERE FIRST BEFORE POSTING ANYTHING !!!!!
People post on this board looking for advice on many different debt topics. However its sometimes difficult to post in the right place, so, if you are wanting general advice from our panel of regulars on your debt issues, and how to go about solving them, you create a new thread using the big red "create new" button, top…
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Reclaiming money back from various payday loan companies
Hi all just wanted to share some good news regarding payday loan companies..... From early 2011 until mid 2014 I too was caught in the payday loan trap, all my own fault may I add, I borrow the money and in the end paid every penny back, would estimate 15000 over the years maybe 20. Early this year I saw all the news…
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In Debt and Wannabe Debt Free? first Steps to take are here, please read, then ask questions.
This thread provides guidance about some good first steps you should take if you are in debt and want to get debt-free. It doesn’t matter how big or small your debt is, or whether you are comfortably paying your debts and looking for advice on where to cut back further or struggling to cover your basic needs - we are here…
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Pls remember Debt-Free Wannabe's for support and help not judgement
Martin (Lewis) made the following announcement a few years back. But the link in the stickies is broken. Anyhow, here is what Martin said: "Dear Money savers..... Debt Free Wannabe is one of my favorite boards on this site. It's also one which runs a delicate balance. Many people who have serious debts have hidden them for…
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DFW Sticky-Provit/Statute Barred Letters, Defaults, Mental Health Help and Guidance, all here.
Debt-Free Wannabe Sticky - Please read for links to important topics and help Hi folks :) This is the Debt-Free Wannabe Sticky where links to all current important tools and information will be posted. Links: (1) Those who are new to debt, and want to know where to start, check out these first steps :…
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Statute barred debts and the Limitation Act
Statute barred debts and the Limitation Act Statute Barred debts. A debt will be "Statute Barred" if there has been no acknowledgement of the debt by you making a payment or in writing within the relevant limitation period. The debt would then be legally UNENFORCEABLE, unless the creditor has already taken legal action…
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Debts and DV
Hi, it’s been a while since I’ve been on here but I really need your help. i have recently ended my marriage which included physical, emotional and financial abuse. I have been in contact with CAB, they say it will be hard to get any write offs due to financial abuse but they will try. My husband was in and out of work and…
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Does a guarantor transfer when a debt is sold?
My daughter recently completed her first year at Uni where she stayed at a halls, and I had to co sign her contract as guarantor. She met her boyfriend who lives and works locally soon into the course and when she finished year1 they decided to flat share together in year 2, and they went staright ahead and rented from…
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Field Agency Face to Face Visits
Hi, I am doing a self managed DMP. Most loans will soon default. Today I received a letter from Abound, Fintern Ltd which says "Our chosen field agency will attempt to engage with you via a face to face visit to reconnect you with us" From reading many of the posts on here I didn't think debt agencies did face to face…
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Exiting DMP before mortgage application
Hi. Firstly unaware if this should be here or the mortgage section so please feel free to move if it is more relevant there. I have been in an active DMP for over 6 years and now looking for my first mortgage. I wish I had done more research into the effect the DMP has outside of the defaults as I would have gone…
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Does VeryPay have a contact email?
Hi there, I'm currently in the process of paying off all my debts and one of the only ones that I need to contact is VeryPay. I have around £600 on a store card, half of which is "buy now pay later" which I intend on paying next week. All the contacts I can find for Very appear to be via mobile, which as an autistic person…
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Questions about a DMP and £50k in debt
Hi everyone, over the last couple of weeks I've been focussing a lot on getting our debt in order as our outgoings on paying of credit cards is unsustainable now that I've realised we're going about £230 over every month and using credit to pay for food etc. We have around £48000 across 5 credit cards, a £500 overdraft and…
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No Default on credit but a threat of CCJ
Hi. Hope someone can help me. I have been reading up on the forum regarding debt and paying off some monies that I can afford after being defaulted. 2 of 3 debts have become a default on my credit file. However, my NatWest debt hasn't defaulted. I have rather received a letter threatening me that they will do a CCJ if i…
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Title: Starting a DMP but Debts Defaulting at Different Times – Worried About Legal Action (Joint De
Hi all, We’re looking for some guidance about starting a DMP and would really appreciate some advice from people who’ve been through it. Our joint unsecured debts total just over £130,000, and they’re all at different stages, so they’re going to default at different times. Our original plan was to wait for each one to…
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Link Financial - Father Deceased
Where do I stand with Link Financial if my father has just recently passed away and they are chasing a debt for £355.99. Do I call them and say he’s passed away or what?
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Bank details for moorcroft?
Hi does anyone have the bank details for moorcroft. Every other dca has their bank details clearly on their website. Trying to set up a standing order for a self managed dmp. thanks
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50% reduced payment offer - should I accept?
I ran up a lot of debt during the pandemic as I was self employed as a limited company director, worked in the performing arts and therefore lost all my clients as the first lockdowb started, and apart from a couple of ad hoc jobs was claiming UC (without housing element) for the next two and a half years. I managed to not…
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Debt been sold but no default?
So Ive stopped paying my consumer debt with a plan to enter self managed DMP. My credit report does not show any defaults yet but I have received a letter from Link Financial saying they are taking over my lloyds debt. So far I have done nothing and have just been waiting it out. What should I do now, do I contact these to…
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Help with self managed dmp 80k CC and loans
Hello ive been browsing topics on this site for a while and reading up on all the advice . My story is a follows , two years ago I lost my eldest daughter to cancer at 6 years old . Due these circumstances having to take time of work and after my wife was unable to return to work as she worked in a primary school and found…
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StepChange v Self-Managed... £85k+ Debt
Hi all, I am trying to decide whether to pursue a DMP via StepChange or Self-Manage. Any thoughts? I am nervous given my debt is so high... I cannot go formal insolvency as I work within the financial industry (I have checked and I do not need to declare and I am not credit screened in my role). * Currently in Breathing…
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Defaulted notices
Hello, I have now received default notices from 3 of my creditors be NatWest, 118118 and Updraft. All asking me to pay a specific amount by end of October . I will be leaving the country in few weeks time. Do I have to write to them back or wait for more letters? I have also set up a new address for them to send letters to…
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Affordability complaint accepted - next steps?
Hi, I wanted to start a new thread specifically on this topic so it didn't get lost in my original thread to help me get the best advice, I hope that's ok. I've been lucky enough so far that 2 out of 3 responses to my complaints have been accepted partially accepted, I still have more complaints outstanding however I hope…
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Overwhelmed by debt - Progressing down Default and DMP route - Advice and help needed
Hi, I've not had a good relationship with credit and debt throughout my adult life, initially starting around 15 years or so ago when I got into a catalogue and payday loan cycle following me and my now wife renting our own house and having children quite young and not knowing any better. We got out of this with the help…
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Fork in the road
I have a dilemma I'd like to get some knowledgeable thoughts on. It's a development from my previous thread. I have unsecured debt, circa £50K, and had to leave employment due to ill health. My monthly income is therefore around £600, as I am currently on ill health benefits. It's reasonably likely that I will be unable to…
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Debt Management Plan
Good afternoon all, I hope this finds you well - sorry if i have not posted this in the correct place. I have broken up with my partner for the right reasons, however we had credit card debt which was solely in my name so now i am lumbered with it all. It's around £40,000. These are made up from several credit cards. After…
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Desperately need help
We have been struggling since Covid badly reduced my wife's freelance earnings but there were still the same bills to be paid. We lost about £800 per month for more than a year and managing became robbing Peter to pay Paul. In April, we headed south (into the Irish Republic. We live in Belfast) for a five day break (all…
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