IVA Pros
An IVA is a legal procedure, and the decision to enter into one should not be taken lightly. If you are considering your options take the Debt Free Test to see your debt solutions, or call 0808 131 0039.
Debt Free - IVA Benefits:
- An IVA can write off unsecured debts that you cannot afford.
- Interest or charges frozen.
- You will not have to sell any major assets, such as your home
- 60 months until you are debt free.
- One monthly payment based on your finances.
- Pressure from your secured creditors may be alleviated, as you won't be paying as much on your unsecured debt.
- An IVA is a legal private agreement between you and your creditors and, unlike bankruptcy, your details will NOT be published in your local newspaper.
- An IVA is legally binding, so your creditors cannot pursue you once the IVA has been accepted.
Entering into an IVA may adversely affect your
credit rating for up to six years from the date of approval.
Your property will be protected within an
IVA but you may be required to release all or part of any equity during the
period of the arrangement.
Failure to complete the term of an IVA can
result in bankruptcy.
(In Scotland, a PTD is the equivalent to an IVA.)