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DFH Financial Solutions

MadeinCumbria
MadeinCumbria Posts: 2 Newbie
edited 9 July 2012 at 2:05PM in Debt-free wannabe
The reason I went with DFH is beacuse I was referred to them by Experian as I needed help to get out of debt as all I was doing is paying interest and not reducing my debt to my creditors. [text removed by MSE Forum Team pending investigation]. All I was told that I would be debt free in 6 years. I have decided to change to 1st Step Finance as their fees are less and promise to have me debt free in 3 years. DFH are supposed to be helping people get out of debt, I appreciate that they are a Company and have to make money but over 6 years they would have charged me around £9000. I would also appreciate it if when my creditors contact them that they could you kindly advise them that I am now with 1st Step Finance. I feel very frustrated by the service I have received from DFH and their professionalism and I would like to share my experience with others [text removed by MSE Forum Team]. Rant over

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  • Barbeduk
    Barbeduk Posts: 869 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 500 Posts Combo Breaker Debt-free and Proud!
    Blimey, what a nightmare. Is there anyway you can get the initial fees back? Have you tried cab or cccs for free advice?
    Make £2020 in 2020 £178.81/£2020
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  • RAS
    RAS Posts: 36,509 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    You should not be using any fee paying compay at all.

    use a debt charityies that does not charge any fees for their advice and help http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/loans/debt-help-plan#help

    That is the list recommended by MSE, speak to them urgently.

    How much notice do you have to give to get rid of 1st Steps?
    If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing
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