Universal credit advance/budgeting loan

Are there any circumstances where a universal credit loan/advance need not be repaid?
Generally, what is the maximum period over which a loan can be repaid?

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  • marcia_
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    BriNylon said:
    Are there any circumstances where a universal credit loan/advance need not be repaid?
    Generally, what is the maximum period over which a loan can be repaid?
     You always have to repay loans and advances, same as any other government debt. There is no time limit 
  • huckster
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    Always repayable, apart from insolvency through Court, where the advance has become a debt that forms part of the insolvency.

    New claim advances up to 24 months. Other advances up to 12 months.
    The comments I post are personal opinion. Always refer to official information sources before relying on internet forums. If you have a problem with any organisation, enter into their official complaints process at the earliest opportunity, as sometimes complaints have to be started within a certain time frame.
  • BriNylon
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    Many thanks
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