Debt Management FAQ / Guides

Our experience in debt management means we have developed long-standing relationships with a multitude of established creditors, such that our Debt Management Plans can often help to freeze or reduce interest and other additional charges, unlike many other debt consolidation services - though this cannot be guaranteed. Furthermore, your Debt Management Plan can be adjusted (or even cancelled) at any time – without penalty – just as your circumstances may change. Debt management is not a loan.

Debt Management Process

  • Client makes 1 monthly payment based on their affordability.
  • Client first 3 payments in a plan are set up fees.
  • Once the client makes there 1st payment into the plan the creditors receive a letter from Immediate Financial requesting up to date
    balances the creditors also receive a authorisation to act letter.
  • Once the 2nd payment is made the creditors receive a financial statement, with a payment offer based on proportionality at this point
    immediate financial request interest and charges are frozen.
  • On receipt of the 4th payment the creditors receive a payment

 

Pro's of a Debt Management Plan

  • Reduced monthly payments.
  • Interest and charges can be frozen however it’s not guaranteed.

Con's of a Debt Management Plan

  • No payment to creditors for the 1st 3 months.
  • Creditors will phone to try to collect money from the client.
  • Debt plans need to be negotiated with creditors on a regular basis.
  • With debt management fees the debt levels increases.

 

What are the minimum criteria for an IVA?

  • Client must not be able to make their contractual payments.
  • Debt management needs to be the best option for the client.
  • Client must have £2500 of debt minimum.
  • Client must have a disposable income of £80 or more.

 

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