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ppi query

Has anyone had experience with claiming ppi from a company they owe money too?

for e.g i have a welcome finance loan which i pay monthly thru a DCA and im thinking about making a claim?

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  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 119,994 Forumite
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    yes people have.

    If you are in arrears, defaulted or have had amounts written off, it is important to not use a claims company. This is because if your complaint is successful, the lender is allowed to use the refund part of the redress against your debt. You do not personally get the money (unless there is a surplus). However, a claims company will bill you against the full amount of refund.
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
  • jellie
    jellie Posts: 884 Forumite
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    dunstonh wrote: »
    If you are in arrears, defaulted or have had amounts written off, it is important to not use a claims company.

    If it's a Welcome loan after 14 Jan 05, the FSCS will set off against anything, including up to date loans.

    I know that's not the OP's scenario as they mention a DCA, so info is for anyone coming across this thread.
  • thats what im confused about as im paying off to a dca
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