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What is Bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy is a way of legally declaring your inability to pay your creditors. It is a formal debt solution for those who have an amount of debt which they cannot repay. In Bankruptcy you usually stop paying your creditors. Your creditors cannot chase you for the outstanding debt. It can provide a real fresh start for debts that will never be repaid.

Do I qualify?

Some of the things the lenders will have to abide by are the following:

  • You can be discharged after 12 months
  • Upon discharge 100% of eligible debts are written off
  • Bankruptcy stops any legal action now

Pros & Cons of Bankruptcy

PROS

  • You will no longer have to deal with your creditors.
  • Once your bankruptcy is completed you will be able to start again financially, without any debt.
  • You no longer have to make payments towards your creditors. (If you have available disposable income you will have to contribute this under an Income Payment Order for 3 years.)

CONS

  • Your credit rating is likely to be severely affected.
  • You cannot acquire credit of £500 or more without disclosing you are bankrupt.
  • You cannot be a director of a limited company.
  • You may lose your home and car.
  • Some employers will not allow you to enter bankruptcy and in doing so you could lose your job. You should check your contract of employment first.
  • If you receive income for employment, a private pension or any other form of income which is not state benefits then you may be asked to make payments to your bankruptcy for 3 years.

How does Bankruptcy work?

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If this is the right solution for you, we can start the ball rolling whenever you’re ready. We will help along the way until you become debt free!

Your Choice

If an IVA is the best solution for you, we can start the ball rolling whenever you’re ready. We will help along the way until you become debt free!

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(Here are some hypothetical examples of how an IVA could work)

Jenny W
£9000 in Debt
  • Credit cards
  • Loans
  • Council Tax
Old payment pm
NEW PAYMENT

Per Month
John H
£16000 in Debt
  • Finance
  • Loans
  • Overdrafts
Old payment pm
NEW PAYMENT

Per Month
Catherine H
£13000 in Debt
  • HMRC
  • Payday Loans
  • Credit Cards
Old payment pm
NEW PAYMENT

Per Month

May not be suitable in all circumstances. Fees may apply, Entering into an IVA will affect your credit rating, Any potential disadvantages of entering into an IVA will be explained on application. A debt write off amount of between 25% and 75% is realistic, however, the debt write off amount for each customer differs depending upon their individual financial circumstances and is subject to the approval of their creditors.

Customers can get free debt counselling, debt adjusting and providing of credit information services from the MoneyHelper – an organisation set up by the Government to offer free and impartial advice to those in debt. For more information from MoneyHelper click here www.moneyhelper.org.uk You can find Government guidance on dealing with your creditors here.

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IVA?

A solution for people with debts over £5,000. An IVA could help you write-off up to 90%* of your outstanding debts and pay one affordable monthly payment.

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Debt management

A Debt Management Plan or DMP, is an informal agreement to pay back non-priority debts, reducing your monthly payments to a single affordable amount each month.

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Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is a formal debt solution for people with debts they cannot repay. It’s often viewed as a last resort but can be a great solution for people without the means to repay debts.

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