Debt Management Plan FAQ

It is possible to pay off a Debt Management Plan early. Using a lump sum. Do you have to pay all your debt back? Can you pay off some debts and not others?

It is likely that your circumstances will change during your Debt Management Plan. What if your finances get better? What can you do if they get worse?

You do not have to release equity if you use a Debt Management Plan (DMP). Can mortgage arrears be included? Is your property at risk of Charging Orders?

Your Debt Management Plan will last until your debts have been paid in full or settled. How to estimate the length of your Plan. How to pay off a DMP early.

Your creditors do not have to agree to your Debt Management Plan (DMP). What can you do if one of your creditors says no? Will interest and charges be frozen?

How to set up your own Debt Management Plan. How much should you pay each debt? How to negotiate with creditors. When to start making your payments.

Not all debts can be included in a Debt Management Plan. Which debts cannot be included and how to manage these. Can you chose to leave debts out?

A set of standards for Debt Management Plan Companies. What are the rules? Is it mandatory for companies to follow them? What difference will they make?

It is possible to get a joint DMP with your partner. What if you keep your finances separate? Can debts be left out? What if you split up during the Plan?

Paperwork is normally required to start a Debt Management Plan? What paperwork do you need if you manage the Plan? What if you use a debt management company?