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IVA & DRO

Archives for July 2019

Dro submitted
My DRO has been submitted on 29th July by Step Change can anyone advise me how long it is taking at the moment for it to be approved. Have been told by StepChange I should hear back in about 10 days but have seen on hear that it can be quicker. Just want the stress to be over.
About to start a DRO.. mobile phone
Good day all, I am about to start a DRO would I be able to get a new mobile phone contract before the DRO as my £30pcm contract ends next week,? Thanks Rich
After an IVA
Just wondering if anyone has any information/advice as to what happens after an IVA? What will my credit score look like, how can I get it back up, etc?
Old IVA help
Hi All, Hopefully someone on here may be able to advise me what to do about the following. I went through a full and final IVA in 2007 with Clear Start UK Ltd. I moved shortly after and have never received a completion certificate. Stupidly, I thought that as it was a full and final IVA that that was that and all I had to…
Iva & ppi
Hi everyone im just looking for some advice please. My other half had an IVA about 12 years ago or so he paid it for a year or 2 maybe then he moved over to live in germany with his family in the army. He stopped paying it as he thought he would be out there forever, he moved back to the UK about 9 years ago and hasn't…
IVA Bankruptcy or DRO Gambling problem addiction
Hello, I'm currently in financial turmoil due to gambling. My partner to whom I have 3 young children to have split on bad terms. I'm currently living with my parents. I work and earn a salary of approximately £30,000 a year. I pay the CSA for my children. I'm currently going through the family court to gain access to see…
Mortgage following repossession & bankruptcy
Hi Can anyone recommend any decent lenders who offer mortgages to people who have previously had a property repossessed? Me and my partner are looking to move in together I already have a house with approx £60k equity and clear credit file however he has a house repossessed back in 2004 and was discharged from his…
Dro
Hi me and my wife are currently lookin into a Dro each Just need a bit of advice guys my debts in my name loans credit etc come to 8700 Wifes debts around 6k But we have also a joined loan together of 17000 Our housing situation is private rented. Just wondering is a dro possible as we shared debts Thank u guys
Moving whilst in an IVA
Hi all Been in my IVA for around six months now, and all is going smoothly. However:- I was recently informed my landlord is wanting to sell his house, not sure when, but he wants too. So, rather than wait to be served notice to quit, I have been trying to find somewhere new with my partner, and the only decent house is a…
DRO and budget for vaping (medical advice)
I have a friend who is the position of applying for a DRO. The adviser considers she is eligible, but has flagged up a couple of issues with her "outgoings", which in my opinion are reasonable objections (she still qualifies even if they were removed). One expense is for vaping, which I would have regarded would be treated…
DRO and CCJ
Hi all. I have a DRO and CCJ for the same thing. I had a DRO done and then a bank (which I will not say) had a CCJ made on the same day as my DRO was past. I was left with my 2 very young girls and therefore had to stop work for a couple of years. I had a car on finance and couldn't pay because of this situation. I spoke…
IVA not registered on insolvency register
Hello everyone! I entered into an IVA last October, and have been paying regularly and in time since. I recently looked at my credit files which showed defaults on accounts included in the IVA, but with the defaults starting as recently as February this year (obviously these should have been before or on the IVA start…
Will old DRO affect mortgage application?
If a DRO is about 5 years old, would it better to wait the full 6yrs for it to be dropped off credit file before applying for mortgage ?
After an iva
I have finished my iva in April and have the paperwork off the company to say. After the iva had finished I applied to a bank for ppi and was told that I had some money owed. These were on two accounts way before the iva had started. I have been told by the bank that the iva company have taken the money. Is this…
Lost completion certificate
My husband completed his IVA in 2017 He has lost the completion certificate and now he is being contacted by Link in regard to Saga credit card debt which was included in the IVA. My husband cannot speak on the phone due to having had a total laryngectomy . I emailed to tell them in was in the IVA and they asked for a copy…
How long before you can apply for another DRO?
I think my last DRO was in 2014 when is the earliest I can apply for another? What happens if you apply before the 6years is up?
DRO preferential payment help
Hi so in around 2 months i will lose my only source of income (carers allowance), and i have roughly £7,800 in debt with 3 different credit card providers, i am currently making minimum payments to them all which leaves me with £25 leftover each month. I was looking at a DRO but i am concerned that i will not be eligible…
Is Universal Credit advanced payment included in DRO
Is a Universal Credit advanced payment included in the DRO? We have a joint UC claim so it a joint advanced payment? Doninjncluded full amount on DRO application, half the amount, or leave it out all together as is it a social loan? Thanks in advance
The end.......or is it?
Hi folks,i entered an iva 5 years ago with Gopher who then sold or transfered it to Knightsbridge who then sold or transfered it to Creditfix and i am now currently in talks with an equity company as per iva regarding a loan or remortgage to pay off creditors.I got a figure Creditfix are asking for from the equity company…
IVA and Marston Holdings ballifs
Hoping for some clarification and advice.. my husband and I are under a IVA (went into place last Wednesday) this morning a baliff attended our home insisting payment for a parking fine which we are sure is contained within the IVA. The ballif informed me he does not have to accept the IVA which we informed him this is not…

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