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Debt Collection Agencies - HELP

I have just had 5 defaults removed from my Credit File - yay. I am still however paying 2 of the debts off. Each month I pay nearly £200 to Moorcroft and Metropolitan Debt collection services.
I am aware there is no interest charge on the total amount but the amount leaving my bank each month is killing me.
I get by each month on a mere few pounds and would like to know if there was a way to reduce my amount.
I have no savings to offer them a lump sum and have 21months left of paying the amount.
HELP

Comments

  • chez000
    chez000 Posts: 121 Forumite
    Do a SOA work out what you could afford to pay them, send them a copy of the SOA and a letter offering the amount you can afford.

    Providing you have no expenditure that is far higher than neccessary they shouldnt refuse

    Paying a lower will, obviously, take longer to pay off but if it makes things more manageable then it is probaly worth it.
  • Great, thanks. Will try for another couple of months and in meantime work out my budget.
    C
  • chez000
    chez000 Posts: 121 Forumite
    if you want post your SOA, im sure the helpful people on here will more more than willing to give futher advice
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