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Best Way To Clear My Debts

Hi

I have debts of around £10,000 wich I am using Payplan to manage. But my Sister has sold her house and will have £6-7,000 to help me clear up my debts.
What is the best way of going about this? I have heard that some people will take less than I actually owe them if it a lump sum.


Chris

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  • hypno06
    hypno06 Posts: 32,296 Forumite
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    I think you can make offers in full and final settlement of the outstanding debt. You need to make sure that they are marked as completely satisfied on your credit file I believe, to avoid anyone coming after you for the difference in due course.

    I would have a word with payplan tomorrow and run the possibility by them - they will be happy to advise on the wordings of letters, how much to offer etc.

    good luck!
    Successful women can still have their feet on the ground. They just wear better shoes. (Maud Van de Venne)
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  • I have no idea as I've never used Payplan - I just wanted to say your sister ROCKS!!
    :D GOD BLESS DURAN DURAN :D
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  • buzzby
    buzzby Posts: 240 Forumite
    Yeah its really good of her!!
    I will see what payplan have to say, hopefully I can clear them all.
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