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DRO
Good morning everyone, I'm new to this Forum but just wondered if anyone could help me by answering my question. My DRO ended on 7th August. I would like to take £4100 out of my pension to pay back my sister who lent me money whilst on the DRO is it ok to do this so soon after my DRO has ended ? Also how do I go about…
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Trust Deed was transferred to another Trustee
Hello! So in 2023 I finally broke down and realised how much debt I had, and I entered into a Trust Deed with Interpath Advisory/Cleanslate as I think it’s called now. After a year we revised my payments as my wages had increased. In March of this year (2025) I received an email from Carrington Dean that my Trust Deed had…
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Final and full IVA
Hey everyone, I am hoping you would be able to help me please. I got 11k in debt however my loan of £8500 has now got a default since early July ( made last payment in June,). I was trying to get my debt sorted and reached out to Money Wellness Group, which I found out about as PayPal sent me an email on how to manage…
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Recommended IVA
Good morning, Firstly I would ask that you don't judge, I am fully aware I have made some very silly mistakes when it comes to my money and I am now trying to get on top of them. I have just had a call with Nationwide Partners who after going through my debts with me have recommended an IVA. I currently owe £15k in…
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DRO Approved - What Happens Next
Thankfully, good news was received at 11:30am today when the Insolvency Service approved my DRO, not something I'm particularly proud about but something I will learn from and already have. Question I have is what happens now in regards to the 12 month DRO period, will the OR be sporadically checking in on me ?? Will I be…
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IVA Discharge and applying for a mortgage
I entered into my 6 IVA following my divorce in Dec 2018 and settled it 18 months early in June 2023. I am now trying to get my interest only mortgage that's joint with my ex husband into my name only as a repayment mortgage. I have an excellent credit score (985) with no markers on my report, and have the affordability…
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Should I get an IVA?
Hi, I’ve searched the forums but can’t quite find the answer I’m looking for. Sorry if this is a bit long winded . I’ve had a DMP with Payplan since 2014 and have so far paid off £14,000 and have about £9000 left to pay. I’m on PIP and UC and took early retirement from my job as a midwife so have a small NHS pension. I…
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DRO
Hello, my first post here 😊 I’m currently in process of going through my DRO application, long story short I lost my partner 4 years ago and I’m a single dad to 5 children. I had to leave work and past 3 years I’ve struggled and my financial situation has gone worse, I’ve never missed a bill up until past 2 months I went…
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Moved: Debt Managemt Plan query
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Getting a mortgage with a spouse in an iva
Is it possible for a person not in an IVA to apply for a mortgage with a spouse that is in an IVA? I understand that the bank obviously wouldn't use the spouse on a joint application but would they consider their income on the application?
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Applying for DRO - declarations
What needs to be declared when applying for a DRO besides the debts? I would need to show my bank accounts and details, but what else would they ask for? I have a paypal account. This is not paypal credit or any part of my debt. I have £100 in my paypal balance Would they need to see anything like this paypal account?
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DRO has been approved but AMEX want information?
Hello everyone, I had a DRO approved at the end of June and it seems like there is a trickle of companies being notified of it already. One was super good (acknowledged the DRO and have updated records to show it has defaulted already) but the response I got from American Express has unsettled me and got me worrying that…
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DRO and Court Claims
I've got a question to ask about DRO's and Court Claims if someone could help me understand this please. My DRO went live on 13/2/2025, my set aside application was granted on 27/2/2025 and now the case has been stayed on 1/7/2025 Am I correct in thinking that the case is stayed until the DRO's Moratorium period expires?…
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Voluntary charge vs IVA
We are reluctant to enter into an IVA, but we do have equity in our home that would easily cover our debts when the house sells (on the market at present). Does anyone have experience of a voluntary charge and what it entails?
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IVA repayment
I finished paying off my IVA almost 15 years ago and today I received a letter from a company called Debt Movement who says that after they acquired the IVAs of Aperture Debt Solutions in September 2020 they've found that I'm owed money on my closed IVA. They have stated that I don't owe them any money and to give them a…
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Part time Dad expenses on a DRO
Hi guys, I am wondering if anyone can help! I am thinking about a DRO and want to know if expenses I incure as a father will be allowable. My Son in 6, Autistic and nonverbal. I see him twice a week. He has to have McDonalds nuggets on a Monday and chip shop sausages and chips on a Tuesday. Its his routine and it's best to…
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How to purchase
hello, so I have a DRO that started September 2024. my concern at the moment is I obviously don’t have much disposable money a month and my washing machine has packed up. currently on the look out for a cheap 2nd hand one but just in case - how does it stand with a DRO if I was to apply for a loan through salary sacrifice…
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Moved: Do I do an IVA?
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Another post IVA issue
After successfully completing the IVA I honestly thought that was it. VWFS have finally caved and cleaned up my credit report. I managed to rent a flat, and open a current account… I received yesterday a letter from Reston’s Solictors, who it seems work for HSBC, saying that they placed a charge on my house, before the IVA…
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Irresponsible lending claim after DRO
I went through a DRO in 2020 and was discharged from this in 2021. I’ve recently had an irresponsible lending claim go through the ombudsman who had agreed the lending was irresponsible. I have used a no win no fee company.However I’m worried that any redress will go to the DRO/Aqua and not myself. In this instance I would…
