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I have got myself into a massive amount of debt over the past year. Due to working part time, having a child etc. My problem is my friend has acted as my guarantor and the loan repayments are totalling over £800 per month. I am up to date with repayments but it is a struggle. I need to declare myself bankrupt in order to survive, i have other debts in an existing debt managemnt plan and a car loan. All of which are upto date. My main problem is i cant consolidate the guarantor loans to lower the repayments. If i could do this it would make everything do much easier. Can anyone help me with any advice? Its all getting on top of me.

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  • What is the total of your debts?
    What is the total of the gurantor debts?
    Do you own a home?
  • fatbelly
    fatbelly Posts: 22,912 Forumite
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    What is the total of your debts?
    What is the total of the gurantor debts?
    Do you own a home?
    and how much money would you have available each month if you had no debts, i.e. what is your surplus income?
  • foxy-stoat
    foxy-stoat Posts: 6,879 Forumite
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    If you do go down the IVA route then your friend may well end up paying the full amount for the guarantor loan.
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