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Debt Management Plan, it is worth it?

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  • Oh, thank you very much, I will do a SOA. But I would like to know how long does the credit rating take to get back to normal? (after paying all)

    Thank you very much!!

    Omar
  • CLAPTON
    CLAPTON Posts: 41,865 Forumite
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    defaults/CCJs etc stay on your credit file for 6 years
  • HI
    I understand that your credit rating will be shot for 6 years from the date of default - correct me if I'm wrong anyone!. Therefore, if for example you enter a DMP and your DFD is 5 years, if ALL your companies default you from the outset, which is unlikely, your defaults will end 1 year after your DMP, however if your creditors don't default you until year 4 of your DMP, the defaults will stay with you until 5 yrs after finishing your DMP - hope that makes sense:confused: , I can barble at times!!:rotfl:
    MD xx
    Finally brave enough to deal with my debts! :D
    CCCS DMP - 1.4.2009
    Couldn't have done it without the guys on the DMP Mutual Support Thread.
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  • Numpty_Monkey
    Numpty_Monkey Posts: 14,196 Forumite
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    Made sense to me, thanks for that explanation:A:T
    PROUD TO BE DEALING WITH MY DEBT NERD #869
    Numpty,Not sure why but I'm crying :o . Of all the peeps on this board you're the kindest & most supportive of all & I'm :mad: & :( for you all at the same time . Wish I was there to give you a big :grouphug: & emergency hobnobs
    xx
    DFD 5/1/16
  • debrag
    debrag Posts: 3,426 Forumite
    ohenriquez wrote: »
    In case that I take this DMP, how much is the credit score affected? I understand that they put a default notice in my credit filee.Will I be able to get a new mobile broadband deal? or change the car? Will I be able to remortgage at a good rate?

    Thank you very much for your help

    Omar

    no all will default you only 2 of my 9 did.

    I got a new mobile contract, bt line, phone service and broadband all while being on a DMP
  • Treacle1983
    Treacle1983 Posts: 979 Forumite
    Some creditors can be hard to talk to yourself.

    A debt management plan was ideal for me for a couple years - just one monthly payment, no post or hassle from my creditors.

    The downside is that you pay a large fee to a company to do something that citizens advice or yourself could do for nothing.

    I now deal direct with my creditors and use the £47 I was paying each month in fees towards more of my debts....
    Not really comping any more as too ill - but hoping to win £1000+ in 2017 in cash prizes - watch this space!
  • Numpty_Monkey
    Numpty_Monkey Posts: 14,196 Forumite
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    You could always use the charities aswell Treacle, but if doing it your own is working:T:j
    PROUD TO BE DEALING WITH MY DEBT NERD #869
    Numpty,Not sure why but I'm crying :o . Of all the peeps on this board you're the kindest & most supportive of all & I'm :mad: & :( for you all at the same time . Wish I was there to give you a big :grouphug: & emergency hobnobs
    xx
    DFD 5/1/16
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