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I am in an IVA but my creditors keep calling what can I do

Once your IVA is agreed you should stop receiving any payment demands from your creditors very quickly. What can you do if they keep calling?

Increased living costs mean that I am struggling to pay debt

Struggling to pay debts due to rising living costs? Use a debt management solution. Options if you are already in an IVA or DMP.

New debt figures show modest reduction in personal debts

Modest fall in personal debts. Reduction in number of bankruptcies. Swapping to informal debt management solutions. Debt problems likely to continue.

Can an IVA help if mortgage rates go up?

An IVA can help with rising mortgage rates. How will an IVA help pay your mortgage payments? What is the risk to your property?

Can I start a DMP if I receive pension payments?

You can start a Debt Management Plan if you receive a pension. Will a DMP affect pension your fund? What if pension payments reduce during the Plan?

Go Bankrupt if Unemployed

Can you go bankrupt if you are unemployed? Will you have to pay towards your debt? The cost of Bankruptcy if unemployed. What if you get a job?

Can I do an IVA if equity in my house is more than my debt

You can start an IVA if the equity in your property is greater than your debt. Why will creditors accept? Could you ever be forced to sell your home?

If my circumstances change will my IVA be extended?

How a change of circumstances will affect an Individual Voluntary Arrangement. When could an IVA be extended? Will it be reduced if you pay more?

Borrow more in a Debt Management Plan

Is it possible to borrow during a DMP? Getting a mobile phone or car loan. Could you get a cash loan? Can you remortgage during your Plan?