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Can I accept a payment I previously declined?

I have trying to reclaim around £1400 from Halifax. After jumping through all the hoops (hardship forms etc.) last month they eventually offered me around £400. I declined this offer hoping that they would fold and pay the whole lot, I even offered to waive the interest. I then recieved a letter saying that was the only offer they would be making. My situation has gotten even worse, what are the chances they will pay out after I declined?

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  • CarliJ
    CarliJ Posts: 112 Forumite
    I have trying to reclaim around £1400 from Halifax. After jumping through all the hoops (hardship forms etc.) last month they eventually offered me around £400. I declined this offer hoping that they would fold and pay the whole lot, I even offered to waive the interest. I then recieved a letter saying that was the only offer they would be making. My situation has gotten even worse, what are the chances they will pay out after I declined?

    I was also thinking that too? can anyone help? :o
    To quote my English Teacher:

    Your life is like a path of driven snow, be careful how you tread for every mark will show.....
  • I have trying to reclaim around £1400 from Halifax. After jumping through all the hoops (hardship forms etc.) last month they eventually offered me around £400. I declined this offer hoping that they would fold and pay the whole lot, I even offered to waive the interest. I then recieved a letter saying that was the only offer they would be making. My situation has gotten even worse, what are the chances they will pay out after I declined?
    I would not decline any offer as it is not a full and final settlement of a claim. If your priority debt arrears(mortgage/rent, council tax, utilities) are less than the offer then try to negotiate with evidence that it only covers x amount of the arrears.
    I have not worked for NatWest Bank since February 2009

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  • Thanks! I'll post an update with the outcome.
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