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First + Loans- Rule 78

Hi All,

I have a large secured loan with First+ which is halfway through its 12 year term.

I am struggling to make ends meet and I am considering my options including Bankruptcy.

One possibility is to ask FP if I can extend my loan term to drop the monthly payment (currently £917) down by £200 to £300 per month which would really help.

As I assume this would be classed as taking out a new loan so will the new loan still be subject to rule 78 which I believe is a practise that is now outlawed.

Any help would be appreciated.

Andy

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  • ILW
    ILW Posts: 18,333 Forumite
    kwackerman wrote: »
    Hi All,

    I have a large secured loan with First+ which is halfway through its 12 year term.

    I am struggling to make ends meet and I am considering my options including Bankruptcy.

    One possibility is to ask FP if I can extend my loan term to drop the monthly payment (currently £917) down by £200 to £300 per month which would really help.

    As I assume this would be classed as taking out a new loan so will the new loan still be subject to rule 78 which I believe is a practise that is now outlawed.

    Any help would be appreciated.

    Andy


    I would work out the sums first.
  • kwackerman wrote: »
    Hi All,

    I have a large secured loan with First+ which is halfway through its 12 year term.

    I am struggling to make ends meet and I am considering my options including Bankruptcy.

    One possibility is to ask FP if I can extend my loan term to drop the monthly payment (currently £917) down by £200 to £300 per month which would really help.

    As I assume this would be classed as taking out a new loan so will the new loan still be subject to rule 78 which I believe is a practise that is now outlawed.

    Any help would be appreciated.

    Andy

    I doubt FP will even consider extending the loan via a new loan,if things are that bad that you are considering BR i`d get some proper advice if i were you as your home might be at risk,talk to cccs or CAB
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