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HP for car loan

I currently lease a car at £291 per month, I can hand the car back at anytime(deal runs out in 18 months when I have to give it back). I will still need a car for work. I will probably end up in the next couple of months on a DMP. My credit score is good at present as I am using what little savings I had to keep my creditors happy. I realise if I go on a DMP and keep my present car then I will be without a car in 18 months and unable to earn my living. I feel a bit awkward about getting HP for a car then trying to get on a DMP but can't see any other way round it? Any help ideas greatfully appreciated.

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  • GeorgeUK
    GeorgeUK Posts: 7,737 Forumite
    Have you posted up a SOA?
    http://www.makesenseofcards.com/soacalc.html

    Would it be possible to pay less interest on some of your debts and reduce the debt quicker? Possibly using 0% creditcards to balance transfer to?
    After falling off the gambling wagon (twice): £33,600 (24,000+ 9,600) - Original CC Debt: £7,885.91

    Dad Gift 6k ¦ Savings & Inv Tst: £2,500
    Loan 10k: £0 ¦ Dad 5.5k: £2,270 ¦ LTSB: £0 ¦ RBS: £0 ¦ Virgin £0 ¦ Egg £0

    Total Owed: £2,270 (+6k) 11/08/2011
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