Are you considering applying for an IVA?
This guide weighs up the pros & cons so you can make an informed decision about whether an IVA is the right debt solution for you.
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Advantages of an IVA
It is affordable: Monthly IVA payments are calculated based on what you can reasonably afford, whilst still maintaining a comfortable lifestyle. Moreover, as part of your IVA, all your unsecured debts (with interest and charges frozen) are put into one affordable monthly total payment, so you don’t have to worry about your debts increasing.
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Legal action is stopped: Once you enter into an IVA, your unsecured creditors can’t take any further legal action against you. This protects you from bankruptcy as long as you adhere to the terms of your IVA.
Your home is safe: An IVA won’t normally affect your home, so as long as you maintain your mortgage payments, you won’t have to sell your home. It is very rare that creditors will ask you to sell your home, and if they do, you have the opportunity to reject this clause and not proceed with the IVA proposal.
You pay something back: An IVA allows you to repay more of your debts to your creditors than if you were to go bankrupt.
Become debt-free quicker: An IVA is one of the fastest ways to clear your debts. IVAs usually last 5 years – however this could be extended by a further 12 months if you can’t release equity from your property. At the end of this period, the rest of your debts are completely written off.
Keep your vehicle: You will normally be able to keep your vehicle during an IVA. As long as you need the vehicle (for work, or for generally getting around) it is unlikely that a creditor will ask you to get rid of it. However, if they do, you can simply reject their stipulation and not proceed with the IVA proposal.
IVAs have a great deal of flexibility: If your financial circumstances change, you can request a ‘payment break’ of up to six months, or ask for a 15% payment reduction. So, if you lose your job or find yourself in a difficult
An automatic stay is when your creditors are notified you’ve filed bankruptcy and they can not attempt to collect the money owed to them anymore. This is not indefinite pause on your bills, it simply gives the bankruptcy court time to review your case and decide how much each creditor will get from your bankruptcy settlement.
As a result of the medical situation, the person may incur excessive medical bills which could further affect the ability to repay the mortgage.
" Another thing is that if you're worried about paying back the debt you can pick a payment plan that is convenient to you which really isn't that bad.
Additionally, the VDA process provides the benefit of a partial or full waiver of penalties and interest related to the tax liability.
The attorneys at National Tax Attorney can appeal on behalf of their client to the IRS for an installment agreement. When a client has tax debt the firm can appeal to arrange for an Installment agreement in which clients will not have to pay all at once. They are able to pay in monthly installments, helping find instant tax relief from having to
Most people file for bankruptcy because they’re indebted to a person or corporation, like a bank for example. When you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, an impartial trustee is appointed to your case and handles the liquidation of
IV therapy is used because it is fast acting, works effectively and if there are any side effects then the treatment can be stopped instantly (Hopkins 1999 p13); (Mallett & Dougherty 2000 p822).
If debt has really gotten a hold of your finances, you won’t move forward much until that’s resolved. If your situation has become dire, you might want to look into this option.
Henry has just graduated from college. After graduation, Henry finds gainful employment. Henry accumulated student loans totaling $45,000.00 and also has a number of credit cards with a total of outstanding debts being $25,000.00. In addition, Henry purchases a new car and also buys a home. Henry is involved in a car accident and is unable to work. Henry incurs mounting medical bills and is unable to pay his debts. Henry contemplates filing a bankruptcy. Henry stops paying his house note, becomes in serious arrearage in all of his debts. Henry transfers his car to his brother for a nominal amount. Henry runs all of his credit cards to the maximum. Henry rents a storage unit under another name to hide some valuable assets. Discuss the above in terms of voluntary/involuntary bankruptcy, what chapter might he be eligible for, estate, trustee, exemptions, distribution, discharge and reaffirmation. Also, be sure to include the "means test".
More time should be spent on research into the longevity of the debt. Can it be paid off in a
Good Afternoon George, I have qualified for a program that will give me the opportunity to the get debt relief assistance. The Program is through Freedom Debt Relief this program will allow the debt that we have obtained over the years under my name to be consolidated in 48 payments of $456 per month. I am asking you to assist me in making these payments for the next 48 months. The monthly amount that you will be responsible will be $228 per month for the next 48 months. After this time the debt that we have accrued will be 100% paid in full. I hope that you will be in agreement to this email and will be willing to sign a legally binding contract, agreeing you acknowledge that we have obtained this debt together.
The two most common bankruptcy options are: Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Many individuals worry about filing bankruptcy for fear that they will lose their house. Others, who have learned they don’t have to lose their house when they file for bankruptcy, still think that they have to limit their options to a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. They think that owning a home leaves them ineligible to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Are homeowners ineligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy? No, homeowners are not ineligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, but this IS a common misconception.
However, once your IVA is completed, it is possible to improve your credit score and lenders will consider lending to you again. There is no reason at all why a lender will not give you a mortgage at reasonable interest rates, once the IVA is removed from your credit file,
Bankruptcy can make mortgage payments on a home complicated, to say the least. Many people find themselves with no other option but to leave the house they have a mortgage on when they attempt to obtain the protection from debt that bankruptcy was designed to provide. Because of this, I am often asked whether or not a person could walk away from a home and a mortgage that are included in their bankruptcy. The simple answer to this is yes, you definitely can. However, there are a few things to consider.
There is a common misconception that filing for bankruptcy spells doom for one's financial future. In reality, bankruptcy offers a fresh start that enables you to rebuild your financial life anew. The bankruptcy attorneys of Greene Law, PC--serving clients throughout the state of Connecticut--understand the things you can do to start rebuilding your finances, no matter what type of bankruptcy you’ve filed.