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Applying for a mortgage with IVA and Default
Good evening Looking for some advice or if there has been any similar situations on applying for a mortgage with an IVA and default. My partner is in his 4th year of his default (£4k) and I have completed 6 years Oct 2019 of an IVA. The IVA was for a Halifax loan. Although the loan was paid off initially fine for the first…
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Renting after a DRO
Hello Me and my wife have had a DRO in the last couple of years, but have been cleared now for nearly a year. Our current landlord is a friend of the family, but unfortunately he is having to sell the property we live in. Looking around estate/letting agents, we've seen a few places we like, but every time we apply, we are…
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IVA support and discussion thread
IVA's. There is a lot to talk about so I have started this thread for anything IVA related. Whether you want to debate any aspect of an IVA, ask a question, share your IVA journey including high and low points or offer support, are thinking of starting an IVA and have a million questions or having completed an IVA you want…
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Restriction against Land
Hi, I am looking for some clarification please...? My Ex-Wife applied for an IVA late last year. We have a joint mortgage that I’m paying, although we agreed to sell this year. I have a letter asking me to consent or object to a restriction against the land. I am wondering if this will stop us selling or make it harder to…
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Telling parents about IVA
Hello everyone, I am about 6 months into my IVA so still a long way to go. The main issue I have at the moment it my husband and I live in a house owned by my parents and they want us to take on the mortgage. My husband is aware of the situation but my parents are not. I have looked into the possibility of getting a…
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Used Paypal finance by mistake while on IVA
I unknowingly had Paypal credit set as my default payment method when paying for things via Paypal. I wrongly thought that these payments were using any money I had in my Paypal from selling things on eBay and didn't really keep an eye on what was going in and out of the account as well as I should have. At first I ignored…
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Does your credit file change 6yrs after dro?
Can someone get credit easier when the dro record drops off your file?
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Barclaycard refusing to write off £8.2K DRO debt
Hi everyone, Has anyone else had problems with Barclaycard refusing to write off debts included in their DRO? Mine was in January 2018 and the debt was for £8.2K and was clearly included in the DRO. I've written to all the credit agencies who then further wrote to Barclaycard querying the matter. One credit agency later…
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Can a mobile operator cancel my phone contract if my other one (with them) is in a DRO?
Hi All, As well as several other debts I now have a CCJ for rent against my name and I've been to see the local Citizens Advice who are going to do an experian credit report on me and see if I'm eligible for a DRO as it seems like the only feasible option for me due to mental ill health. I have two phone contracts in my…
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Is an IVA right for me?
I have 32,000 pounds worth of debt and earn 33,000 a year. I’m currently on maternity leave which has forced the issue because I can’t afford the repayments. Payplan have suggested an IVA with repayments if 500 a month once back at work. On one hand, This seems higher than I have seen for many IVA’s but then again, is less…
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IVA with Payplan - advice
Hi, I think I have finally decided to go down the IVA route and have spoken to Payplan about it. I am around £80,000 in unmanageable debt due to my marriage breakdown and subsequently living on a single wage with all debts in my name. I worked through my outgoings and I have approx £480 left to pay back per month which…
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No more than £500 debt whilst in a dro
Hi, my dro is due to end in may... I'm wondering if anyone has ever got a contract whilst in one as it states you cannot get more then £500 credit... would this class as credit... it would only be a small contract as needed for my son:beer:
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Urgent Advice please
Hello Some advice needed please as have a "gut" feeling if it's too good to be true.... Myself (23k debt) and partner (16k debt) living together (council rent so non homeowners) with x 1 15y dependent child have been speaking apparently to a IVA charity who after doing the sums have recommended both of us have IVA with 2…
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IVA in need of Business Bank Account.
Hello, I'm new to the forum! I've found myself in the following situation: I'm 3 years into and IVA after amounting debts in my 20's. I am a sole trader but have recently incorporated as a ltd company as I am receiving a grant from Arts Council England and want that money to be separate from my personal money. The Arts…
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How much lump sum to end IVA
Hi all, First time posting so apologise if I’m not up to speed with etiquette but looking for some advice. Basically, I have been in an IVA for two years which is reasonably well managed (payments up to date etc). Mental health and single parenting role led to original debt and I am now living within my means etc. I am in…
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DRO questions
I am considering a DRO for myself and my husband but when it says you can't have more than 20k debt does that mean each or together? also my husband is not working at the moment so don't have more than £50 left but what happens when he gets a job and we potentially have more than £50 left? what does this mean for the DRO?…
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DRO or DMP?
Hello I am in about 5k debt with 3 lenders, have been to CAB today and discussed with a debt advisor. I have 2 options a Debt Relief Order or a Debt Management Plan, I'm not too sure which one to go for. Just a bit of background, I'm 26 and have a 3 year old son. I am currently signed off work sick for depression and…
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IVA Completion
I wonder if anyone can help me.... I have been in an IVA for a few years now, originally set up with Harrington Brooks which was then taken over by Freeman Jones, (horrendous communication!!). I made my final payment last April and sent off the equity proof thing that they asked for. After not hearing from them until SEVEN…
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Moving from IVA to DRO
Hello all I have a few questions regarding this. I recently posted looking for advice, and since then have decided having looked at my budget using StepChange that a DRO is 100% the better option for me, and is recommended based on the figures I provided. I do have a question though and hope someone can help. When…
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IVA Windfall
Had an IVA for just over a year now and stuck to the payments, it is getting easier budgeting and the first 12 months do appear to have flown by. Expecting a windfall payment (inheritance) sometime this year and do not want this to disappear into the IVA to pay the original debt figures (I assume the debt reverts to that…
