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bigpatch34
bigpatch34 Posts: 1 Newbie
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Was wondering if anyone could help, my friend whos only 19 has a £1200 loan and gone overdrawn by £800 with her bank as she her finances changed

shes now struggling to pay the debt and both creditors are asking for the money, shes willing to pay what she can, however the problem is with the interest getting higher shes getting deeper so not getting anywhere

whats the best advice to give?

thanks

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  • Dobbibill
    Dobbibill Posts: 4,135 Ambassador
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    With only basic information given then only basic suggestions can be given.

    Earn more than they spend - throw as much as possible at the debt.

    More info would be useful, like is the overdraft planned or unplanned?
    Have they missed any payments on the loan?
    How drastically have their finances changed?
    Is this likely to be a long/medium/short term change?

    They would also need to address the reason they have the debt in the first place - is it possible it could happen again? How would they prevent this happening again?
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  • sourcrates
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    Hi,

    What do you mean by her financies have changed ?

    Lost her job, less hours ???

    Permanent or short term problem ?

    More info needed as said above.
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  • katie4
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    maybe she could try her local credit union for a loan to pay of the debts
    My local credit union are fantastic and i have managed to pay off my credit cards with a loan from them this has saved me around £200 a month in interest
    Just make sure if she does get a loan she must cancel the credit cards to ensure she doesn't spend on them again and rack up more debt
  • National_Debtline
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    Hi bigpatch34


    A really good starting point for your friend is to complete a statement of affairs (SOA). She can do that here
    http://www.stoozing.com/calculator/soa.php. It will ask her to list her income and outgoings and will show what she can afford to offer her debts.

    If you can post it back on here we'll be able to give more specific advice on her options. If the debts aren't affordable, one possibility will be to ask for a reduced payment plan and freeze on interest. It will also be important for her to make sure she is banking somewhere she has no debt, so that her money cannot be used to pay off these debts without her permission.


    Susie
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    We work as money advisers for National Debtline and have specific permission from MSE to post to try to help those in debt. Read more information on National Debtline in MSE's Debt Problems: What to do and where to get help guide. If you find you're struggling with debt and need further help try our online advice tool My Money Steps
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