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IVA or DRO - non British

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Jetjet_12
Jetjet_12 Posts: 58 Forumite
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edited 24 October 2022 at 4:48PM in IVA & DRO
Hi Everyone. So basically I am seeking advice with regards to my debts. I have approximately £16000 unsecured debts (Loans, 4 Credit Cards, Creation and Overdraft).Almost 2 years ago I was in contact with Stepchange and I really should have taken their advice of doing an IVA. But I was proud that I would be able to pull it off and pay my debts accordingly. However, I must admit I am finding it now more difficult. My Santander loan balance of £2800 will finish by March 2023 so I am thinking I don't have long to go. I am paying £438 per month for that.

Meanwhile I have been in touch with Barclays today and I have just agreed a repayment plan of £92 × 47 months. My credit card balance is £2747. Calculating it that means I would be paying £4324. So that means in interest alone I would have paid £1577. Now this really got me disheartened as we can barely make ends meet now plus the fact that we don't have any savings. I have also a little girl which I feel so sorry for coz I can barely provide for her needs. I do not have any priority debts and all my other credit cards are up to date but on minimum payment. 

I am not British but a permanent resident and I am hoping to get my citizenship next year. I am not sure if this will affect it? 

Plus we are hoping to be able to save for a mortgage in the next 2-3 years but is just finding it so hard with every little expense that we have. What would be your advice for me? I might be in touch with Stepchange again and see what their advice would be. 

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