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Micro Lend
julesu83
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Hi all, I am a bit of a newbie on these forums but wanted a little bit of advice. I am on a DMP with StepChange at the moment, and one of my debts is with Micro Lend. As some of you may have heard, they recently had their credit license revoked by the OFT. I can't say I am surprised as the owner's tactics in chasing money were quite frankly disgusting (not to mention illegal).
My rather long winded question is, having heard nothing from Micro Lend, or a 3rd party, can I consider this account settled or would I still need to pay back the outstanding amount?
My rather long winded question is, having heard nothing from Micro Lend, or a 3rd party, can I consider this account settled or would I still need to pay back the outstanding amount?
Total Debt: £13,271. StepChange Approx. DFD June 2021...if cleared sooner I'm buying the :beer:
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You'll need to pay back the amount to whoever ends up owning the debt.0
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Sounds like the debts have been sold to another company.
See: http://www.legalbeagles.info/forums/showthread.php?47704-Micro-Lend-Uk-Credit-LicenceFree/impartial debt advice: National Debtline | StepChange Debt Charity | Find your local CAB
IVA & fee charging DMP companies: Profits from misery, motivated ONLY by greed0 -
Talk to StepChange. The DMP should carry on as before, substituting the new lender once you have details.
Sounds like you may get hassle from the new lot, but if you do then just report them. OFT/FCA etc, and complaint to the FOS for starters.
See an example: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4766832Free/impartial debt advice: National Debtline | StepChange Debt Charity | Find your local CAB
IVA & fee charging DMP companies: Profits from misery, motivated ONLY by greed0 -
Brilliant, thanks for that.Total Debt: £13,271. StepChange Approx. DFD June 2021...if cleared sooner I'm buying the :beer:0
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