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An IVA could write off up to 70% of your debt

If you cannot afford your monthly debt repayments an IVA could provide debt relief with credit cards and unsecured loans.

✓ An IVA gives lower monthly payments.

✓ An IVA gives protection from creditors.

✓ Advice is free and confidential with debt relief.

✓ No upfront fees with debt relief.

✓ Understand available solutions to debt relief.

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What is an IVA?

IVA’s (Individual Voluntary Arrangement) are designed for people who are struggling with their debt and debt help. An IVA is an agreement with your creditors to pay all or part of your debts. You agree to make regular payments to an insolvency practitioner, who will divide this money between your creditors An IVA is a formal agreement where you would pay one affordable monthly payment for a period of usually no longer than 60 months. Any remaining unsecured debt is written off once the IVA is completed. You can be single, married, employed, self-employed, a homeowner or a tenant. There are certain criteria in order to do an IVA, such as debt level and number of creditors.

How an IVA can help you

Reduce stress with debt relief.
Will give you a finish line to becoming debt free.
Write off up to 70% of your unsecured debts with debt relief.
Sustainable monthly repayments with debt relief.
Stop interest and charges with debt relief.
Reduce your repayments with debt relief.
An IVA can give you more control of your assets than bankruptcy.
Debt Relief has information about where to get free debt advice.
An IVA will stop your creditors taking action against you for your debts.

Some examples you can include in an IVA:

Credit / Store Cards
Council / Utility Bills
Unsecured Loans
HMRC Debt
Vehicle and Property Shortfalls
Overdrafts

Frequently asked questions

What is an IVA?

An IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement) is a formal agreement introduced by the government in 1985 for people struggling with debt. An IVA is a formal agreement where you might pay one affordable monthly payment for a period of usually no longer than 60 months. Any remaining unsecured debt might be written off once the IVA is completed.

How an IVA Might Help You

Provide a clear finish line to becoming debt free.
Affordable, sustainable monthly repayments with debt relief.
Interest and charges might be stopped with debt relief.
Repayments might be reduced.
Reduce stress and take control of your finances with debt relief.
Write off up to 70% of your unsecured debts (subject to eligibility).

Who may do an IVA?

Single people needing debt relief.
Married / co-habiting people needing debt relief.
Business owners and self employed people.
Homeowners and tenants needing debt relief.

Eligibility depends on factors such as debt level, number of creditors, and personal circumstances. Completing the application form is the best way to see if this might be an option for you.

How long does an IVA last?

Typically, an IVA can last for about five years, but in some cases this can be extended or end in a shorter period of time if you can produce a partial or full amount of money. You will know exactly when your IVA agreement will end.
Whilst you are in an IVA, you will understandably not be able to obtain credit of any sort. When it is finished your credit rating should begin to repair itself.

Advantages of an IVA

You only have to make one monthly payment or in some cases a one-off payment.
Your monthly payment will be within your monthly budget.
Bankruptcy is avoided with debt help.
Once your IVA is agreed your creditors cannot bring any action against you as long as you comply with the IVA.
An IVA is just between you and your creditors, so it's confidential.
Unsecured debts usually cleared in 60 months with debt relief.
An IVA can be complete sooner if you can offer a lump sum payment.
All interest and charges are legally frozen with debt relief.

Disadvantages of an IVA

Homeowners with equity in their property may be required to introduce a part share of this equity in the final year of the arrangement. If your IVA fails, your creditors may request that you be made bankrupt. This may be avoided with an IVA and get debt relief.

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What is an IVA?

How an IVA can help you

Reduce stress with debt relief.

Will give you a finish line to becoming debt free.

Write off up to 70% of your unsecured debts with debt relief.

Sustainable monthly repayments with debt relief.

Stop interest and charges with debt relief.

Reduce your repayments with debt relief.

An IVA can give you more control of your assets than bankruptcy.

Debt Relief has information about where to get free debt advice.

An IVA will stop your creditors taking action against you for your debts.

Some examples you can include in an IVA:

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Credit / Store Cards

Council / Utility Bills

Unsecured Loans

HMRC Debt

Vehicle and Property Shortfalls

Overdrafts

Frequently asked questions

Advantages of an IVA

You only have to make one monthly payment or in some cases a one-off payment.

Your monthly payment will be within your monthly budget.

Bankruptcy is avoided with debt help.

Once your IVA is agreed your creditors cannot bring any action against you as long as you comply with the IVA.

An IVA is just between you and your creditors, so it's confidential.

Unsecured debts usually cleared in 60 months with debt relief.

An IVA can be complete sooner if you can offer a lump sum payment.

All interest and charges are legally frozen with debt relief.

Disadvantages of an IVA

Homeowners with equity in their property may be required to introduce a part share of this equity in the final year of the arrangement. If your IVA fails, your creditors may request that you be made bankrupt. This may be avoided with an IVA and get debt relief.