What's the benefit of an IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement)?

Question

I'm interested in finding out from people who have had an IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement) to reduce their debts.

How did it help you?
Has it affected your credit worthiness?
Is it a simple system?
Do you have to pay for someone to arrange it or can you do it yourself?
What are the downsides?

If you have had one and come out of the five year term then how have you found getting back into a good credit position and are their any long term effects?

Thanks for your time

A

Answer 1

Yes it will effect your credit rating. You may have to go through receiving default letters etc first. It will prove to the creditor that you are trying to repay your debt. If you go through a debt management company you will end up paying back less than if you wrangle directly with the creditor.

Answer 2

Disadvantages of an IVA
Where contributions from income are being made, IVA’s are generally expected to be for a period longer than that in bankruptcy, i.e 5 years as opposed to 3 years. The 5-year period is often required by creditors as a bargain for allowing the Debtor to avoid the consequences of bankruptcy.
If you fail to comply with the terms of the arrangement, your home and other assets are at risk if you have not been specifically excluded from the proposals.
If the IVA fails as a consequence of you not meeting your obligations under it, you will likely be made bankrupt.

An IVA is a legal contract between you and your creditors, it is a legally binding arrangement supervised by a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner, the purpose of which is to enable you to reach a compromise with your creditors and avoid the consequences of bankruptcy.

The IVA enables you to cut your debts to an affordable level and clear them over a fixed period. The compromise should offer a larger repayment towards your debt than could otherwise be expected were you to be made bankrupt. You can even take out a fresh mortgage while in an IVA. What’s more, it is a totally private arrangement – nobody needs to know about it apart from you, your advisors and your creditors. An IVA ensures that your home is protected and your job is not at risk.

You make one single manageable monthly payment, based on your budget, for 3-5 years. After that the remaining debt is wiped clean, leaving you completely debt-free. This means that an IVA can write off up to 75% of your debts.

However, under the terms of the agreement you undertake to contribute as much as possible within your budget. So in reality, an IVA presents an opportunity for you to pay whatever as you can in a manageable way – a way you can afford.

Answer 3

An IVA is a fancy way to pay someone else for what you can do on your own. Make a list, save up some money, then call your creditors yourself and make reduction and/or payment arrangements. No 3rd party and a big net savings from your do-it-yourself IVA! A call to the credit bureau will resolve anything that does'nt come off automatically and your credit score will increase.

Answer 4

I entered into the scottish equivalent, a protected Trust Deed via the Citizens Advice Bureau who referred me to a company specialising in such things. it removed an intolerable burden from me. I paid back what i could afford over three years, it averaged £125 a month, for debts which had totalled over £40000. Credit was a bit difficult to obtain in year 2 and 3 after the three year period of the PTD, but I still managed to get a mortgage for £110,000, albeit at a higher rate than normal, and have just been accepted for an Egg card with a credit limit of £ 10,000.

Answer 5

additionally that's a criminal settlement it incredibly is basically the comparable as insolvancy - in case you pass over making a cost then all hell breaks loose. additionally, it does negatively impression any destiny credit and purposes for different issues (particular professions etc won't settle for ex-bankrupts/IVAs)- you would be asked in case you have ever had an IVA and could could declare it even 30 years after the IVA.

Answer 6

Individual voluntary arrangement? For one, your chances to stay out of jail is pretty good!!
yes, it'll afect you credit rating. but later you can make it up!
No you don't pay anybody, just show ar court and fix it with the judge!
downsides? none, you'll be home!!
It'll take couple of years to coprrect your credit!!
What more do you wnat?? Good luck!!

Answer 7

Ok according to question: well I has not found out yet but alot
done it themselves also yes most Banks can help lower monthly
debits if payable by 100% or less credit amount as a loan officer
tells that depends how much 10%in finances terms is1yr
renewable by then

Answer 8

Yes it wiil work, but the downside is the 5 year wait

Answer 9

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Answer 10

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