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Debt help needed

Never been on anything like this before, but need advice.

I have debt of 35K, and dont know where to turn. Really struggling with repayments, and at times drawing money from credit cards to pay other cards (bad i know).

Had a loan company round tonight (have 7days cooling of period) for a secured loan.

Dont know if this is the way to go. Any advice ?

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  • Toni_Broke
    Toni_Broke Posts: 119 Forumite
    Hi Shell

    Welcome to mse, i certainly wouldnt go for a loan but the good folks of dfw will need some more details from you. Someone will be along soon i'm sure.

    Good luck

    Tonixx
  • 10past6
    10past6 Posts: 4,962 Forumite
    Shell09 wrote: »
    Had a loan company round tonight (have 7days cooling of period) for a secured loan.

    Hi Shell

    Welcome to the forum

    Borrowing your way out of debt is not the answer, especially with a secured loan.

    Start off here, complete your SOA (Statement of affairs) the members will assist as and where required.

    Also, take a look at my signature and contact one of the debt charities for further assistance with your debts.
    Click here for Martins (MSE) advice on who to contact with Debt Issues - YOU HAVE NO REASON TO USE A FEE PAYING DEBT MANAGEMENT COMPANY- THEY CANNOT DO ANYMORE FOR YOU THAN THOSE LISTED IN MY LINK ABOVE.

    All information given by myself is offered informally and without prejudice - if in doubt seek help from a qualified and insured professional
  • fatbelly
    fatbelly Posts: 22,841 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Cashback Cashier
    The secured loan is a VERY bad idea.

    Suggest you cancel, and then contact one of the organisations in 10past6's click-through

    You're probably going to need a debt management plan with a fee-free company.
  • Thanks for advice. Have cancelled the loan. Links given are very useful. Thanks again, i may get a good night sleep 2night.:D
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