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March 04, 2025

IVA Vs Debt Consolidation: Which Option Is Right For You?

Looking to make it easier to manage your debt but not sure which option is right for you? Read on for our quick guide to IVAs vs. debt consolidation

How Long Will I Be on the Individual Insolvency Register?

An IVA or DRO could help to keep bankruptcy in check and rescue you from your current debt cycle.

Do You Need to Tell Your Employer About Your IVA?

If you’ve considered entering an IVA agreement, you probably have a few questions, not least of all whether you must tell your employer of the situation.

Can an IVA Stop Legal Action or Bailiffs? The Protection No One Talks About

If you're struggling with unsecured debts, an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) may be the lifeline you’re looking for.

IVA Debt Reviews: What the Complaints Actually Tell You About the Process

If you’ve been reading IVA debt reviews, you’ll know they’re a mixed bag.

Will My Personal or Workplace Pension Be Affected by an IVA?

If you are reading this, you are probably worried about money and uncertain about your financial future.

Do I Have to Pay Past Due Credit? Your Options Explained

If you have recently received a letter, phone call, or text from Past Due Credit, you may be wondering if you really must pay them.

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Credit Score

Credit Score Pop Up Wording : An Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) is a formal agreement with creditors to repay a portion of your debts over time, but it does have an impact on your credit score and it will be difficult to obtain further credit whilst on an IVA. Once an IVA is approved, it is recorded on your credit report and will typically remain there for six years from the date it starts.
However, it’s important to note this is the case for most debt solutions and your credit score will likely already have been affected by being in debt in the first place.
Once your IVA is complete you will get a fresh start to begin rebuilding your credit rating.

Fees

IVA costs are charged for the preparation of your proposal and the administration of the arrangement for the full term (usually 5 years) these costs are charged from the monthly contributions you make into the IVA and are not in addition. Costs will only be recovered on approval of your arrangement and once you commence making payments to it. The fees for preparation of the proposal to creditors and calling the meeting for creditors to vote on its approval are called nominees fees, the fees for running the arrangement once approved are called supervisors fees. There are also some expenses incurred in the running of the arrangement such as the registration fee and the statutory insurance that needs to be taken by law, these are called disbursements. For our arrangements, the total of all of these is £3,650 although this may be adjusted by creditors when they vote on whether to accept. No matter what the end total of costs come to, you can be rest assured that these will be taken from the monthly payment we agree with you.