Have You Ever Heard Of An IVA

Some people might think their only choice in a financial struggle would be to go bankrupt, they do not know about an alternative way called an Individual Voluntary Agreement. You might be eligible for an IVA rather than having to file for bankruptcy. You must have debt of at least £15,000. The debt must be owed to at least two creditors.

There has to be disposable money after you pay your priority bills left each month. So for instance, after you pay your rent or mortgage, vehicle, utilities, food and other necessities, you have to cash left over to make a monthly repayment to the IVA. This is how they determine the amount of the repayment you will be required to pay each month. The charges and fees for setting it up are taken right out of the repayment for you.

If the interim order is awarded to you then the charges and interest piling up each month from your creditors is frozen. They will no longer be able to contact you directly, either by telephone, or mail. Unlike bankruptcy, you are allowed to keep your home.

If there is equity in the property you might have to remortgage and split it between your creditors. You are in control of your assets. In this way, you decide what assets will be available for your creditors. If this sounds like something that you are interested in finding more information, contact a professional financial adviser.