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Asking credit cards to freeze or reduce interest
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you could send a version of this letter, just add the bit about corresponding in writing to it.
https://nedcab.cabmoney.org.uk/dmptour.asp
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The only thing I'd add is that defaults remain on your Credit file for 6 years - so you won't be "cleaned-up" completely in 3-4 years. Please make sure you understand this before proceeding. BiB xDF1
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Tbackinbusiness said:The only thing I'd add is that defaults remain on your Credit file for 6 years - so you won't be "cleaned-upis that defaults remain on your Credit file for 6 years - so you won't be "cleaned-up" completely in 3-4 years. Please make sure you understand this before proceeding. BiB x
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Do not make token payments to your creditors. They are unlikely to default you whilst you are paying something and continue charging interest and fees.Credit Cards NOV 2019 £33,220.42 Sept 2023 £19,951.00 Tilly Tidy 20223/COLOR] Sept £43.71 Here's my diary: A Ditherer's Diary Again0
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Just thought I’d update. Holding letters sent to creditors which felt nerve wrecking, so far only Admiral have replied and put on 30 day breathing space however ignored my request for postal correspondence only, rang me twice and then emailed me. Wonder if these may be as bad to deal with as reported0
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Well done, I would just answer 1 email from Admiral, and say writing only, emails and calls will not be answered, then block their number(s)Credit card debt - NIL
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2022 all rolling into new mortgage + extra to finish house. 125,000 End 20360
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