IVA - Help and IVA Advice with Individual Voluntary Arrangements

Is your debt causing you stress you could do without? Are you sick of phone calls and letters from companies you owe money to? Are you struggling to pay the bills? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you could benefit from a FREE assessment by Delta Debt Management available by calling 0800 988 8199 or by asking for a FREE call back by filling in your information on the form on this page.

Delta Debt Management provide Individual Voluntary Arrangements (known as IVAs) and Debt Management Plans (known as DMPs) to people in the UK. These are the two main debt solutions for people who are struggling to pay their credit cards, loans and other debts for whatever reason. Debt is a fact of life for so many people in the current climate and if you are reading this page, you are probably well aware of why people are struggling. Whatever your circumstances, we can help, we will assess your current income and outgoings and aim to advise you of a solution that is manageable, without you having to take out a loan or other credit.

Whilst we can’t promise that your debt will be written off, we will work hard to reduce or stop interest and charges on your debt. With an IVA, we may be able to write off a large chunk of your debt, however, in the meantime or as an alternative, we may offer you a Debt Management Plan to make life easier by stopping those phone calls and letters, freeing up money to pay your bills and reducing your stress.

You don’t need to suffer in silence, get help with an IVA or Debt Management Plan today, so you can enjoy tomorrow.

What is an IVA, is it better than bankruptcy?

An IVA or Individual Voluntary Arrangement is a great alternative to bankruptcy. Bankruptcy will write off your debt, however, you will be forced to sell most of your possessions and will probably loose your home. With an IVA, these effects are reduced and you can negotiate through us with your creditors to reduce the impact on you and your family.

With an IVA you will know when your debts will be cleared, this is usually 60 months from the arrangement beginning which is a great advantage over other forms of debt management. It is a legally binding contract, and takes longer to get in place than a debt management plan, however, our IVA experts boast the shortest assessment time in the industry. We average six weeks to get to a meeting with all of your creditors to agree an IVA.

Do I qualify for an IVA?

Each case is different, however, if you have more than £10,000 of debt, then an IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement) might be the right solution for you. At Delta Debt Management we provide expert IVA and debt advice for clients with larger debts. Through our Insolvency Practitioners, The Debt People, we are licensed to arrange an IVA on your behalf. An IVA is a programme that will allow you to substitute your unsecured debts with one affordable, manageable monthly payment for a fixed period, usually 60 months, and at the end of the IVA your remaining debts will be written off.

To speak to one of our experts now in order to find out if you could qualify for an IVA or if you would be better off with a debt management plan, please call now on 0800 988 8199 or ask for a FREE call back by filling in your information on the form on this page.

What is a debt management plan, is it a consolidation loan?

Both IVAs and debt management plans are very different to a consolidation loans. With consolidation loans, you are required to get extra credit, however, we will not get you any further into debt by lending you any more money. We aim to reduce your debt level from the outset by negotiating with your creditors. Debt management works by us collecting all your debts together and managing them for you, taking away your stress. Depending on your circumstances, we will be able to negotiate with your lenders to get interest frozen and charges stopped. This can have a large impact on the amount you need to pay back. Combined with the way your payments are calculated based on what you can afford to pay, not what you owe, this will significantly reduce your monthly outgoings to a level you can afford. Your money management problems could be solved with a solution like a debt management plan. Debt management plans can be reassessed if your circumstances change, the amount that you pay can be adjusted throughout the term. We are licensed to give debt help to people who are finding it difficult to manage their debts and are now in need of professional debt advice.

For friendly and helpful advice, please call free on 0800 988 8199 or ask for a FREE call back by filling in your information on the form on this page.

So how would an IVA help you?

We have a wealth of IVA experience in house, which we can use to negotiate with your lenders and in most cases reduce the amount that you pack back by a substantial amount. Instead of lots of payments, you will only make one monthly payment to your IVA and your debt will be cleared at the end. This single payment will be much more easily managed, as it will be based on your current circumstances, not the level of debt you have. With an IVA, we can help you to afford to live again, without constantly thinking about the bank balance.

Do you need IVA advice?

An IVA is a legally binding contract for all parties. It must be arranged by a qualified and regulated Insolvency Practicioner. You must always seek professional advice if you are in financial difficulty to make sure that you have a thorough understanding of how an IVA works before committing to it. To help you with this, we provide jargon free, clear IVA advice. Our advice is always offered putting your interests first, we are here to help you clear you debts.

Can an IVA help you write off 70% of your debt?

For IVA help, talk to us. IVAs are all too often promoted inaccurately, many companies using statements that would lead you to believe that 70% of your debt can be written off. This is simply a huge exaggeration to get you to call them and get them to set up your IVA. It is true that an IVA can write off fairly large chunks of your debt, however, they have to be worthwhile to the companies who lent you the money in the first place, otherwise they will not agree them. Realistic IVA help is what we’re here for, so if you want to know the real facts regarding IVAs please contact us on 0800 988 8199 or ask for a FREE call back by filling in your information on the form on this page.

Would a Debt Management Plan be better for me?

Under certain circumstances, you may be suitable for a debt management plan. This is a much less formal agreement to repay your debt. Like an IVA, you pay a single affordable repayment which is split up and repaid to your creditors in proportion to the amount that you owe to them.

Unlike an IVA, it is not a formal contract and so you are not bound to the payments if your circumstances change. Many creditors may agree to freeze interest and charges on a debt management plan, provided that they are satisfied that the repayment offered is realistic and that you are seen to make regular payments.

Why are we the right choice for IVA advice?

For some people’s debt problems, we may need to simply advise them on budgeting more effectively, or prioritising debts in a more efficient way. Sometimes we may need to suggest an informal way of repaying debts – like a debt consolidation loan or a debt management plan, whilst in other cases a more formal debt solution may be required – such as an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA), Debt Relief Order (DRO) or even bankruptcy. If you live north of the border you will not qualify for an IVA, however you may be eligible for a Trust Deed – call us for more details. We will always give you the best advice for your circumstances.

Whatever your level of debt, whatever your circumstances, call us for free IVA advice, or debt management help, on 0800 988 8199.

Client Case Studies

Joanne of Sale

Joanne left University with Student Loans but decided that she would work hard straight away and pay them off. She managed to do so and so she had no real fear of debt.
Free from the burden of student loans she applied for a credit card. This came through no problem at all. [...]

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Irene of Preston

Irene had no real idea of how much her house cost to run. All financial matters had been taken care of by her late husband. On her own she not only had to cope emotionally but now she had to try and run her home on her own.
Irene realised quickly that she [...]

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Mike of Northwich

Mike had a great job and was earning a large salary. He set his life out according to how much he was earning. He built up substantial debts on loans and credit cards and none of these caused him any great concern. After all, why should they when he was taking home [...]

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Mr Leach from Liverpool

Mr Leach came to us on 26 June 2008. He owed over £11,000 and was in receipt of 3 pensions but was really struggling as his wife was unable to work due to her deteriorating mental state.
Mr Leach had battled to look after his wife for the past 4 years and came to us as [...]

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Carol from Perth

Carol became free from debt with a debt management plan from Chiltern. She said the following about the debt advice she received: “It was a relief to know that there was always someone helpful at the end of the phone when I needed any debt advice, and the knowledge that you would always sort it. [...]

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Individual Voluntary Arrangement(IVA) News

IVA numbers rise as personal insolvencies hit record levels

IVA’s accounted for a large proportion of the 132,142 people who were declared insolvent this year according to figures released today by The Insolvency Service.

50% of this figure declared bankrupt, however, 50% managed to to avoid this by signing onto an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) or a Debt Relief Order. The overall amount increased by 26% on last years figures to a record high.

IVA’s are a way to avoid bankruptcy and clear your debt in a more controlled way with less impact on your credit rating. The Debt People are IVA advice specialists and have help many people arrange an IVA every year.

Corporate and Business Insolvency

The number of companies liquidated has fallen in the last three months of 2009 to 4,566. This is a fall of 1.7 per cent against the previous quarter and down 1.1 per cent year on year.

This shows that the country has signs of a recovery beginning, however, there are a large number of businesses who may have been saved by HM Revenue & Customs’s “time to pay” scheme, which has enabled struggling companies to defer more than £4 billion of PAYE tax and national insurance liabilities.

British Gas price cut could help ease IVA and Debt Management worries

News that British Gas is to cut its prices could help ease the pressure on financially strapped consumers that are relying on IVA help or a Debt Management Plan as a way to get out of debt. The recession has taken its toll financially, and the bitter winter has left many people struggling to [...]

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IVA and Debt Management worries as borrowing on the increase

Debt Management and IVA help providers are concerned at reports that UK consumers are retuning to their old ways when it comes to spending money on plastic. New UK borrowing on personal loans, overdrafts and credit cards has overtaken the amount being paid off by consumers for the first time in six months, sparking [...]

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IVA and Debt Management firms concern over energy bills

Concern has been raised by IVA and debt management companies as news emerged that homeowners face record heating bills. Figures have shown that energy firms are profiting from the coldest winter for 30 years. IVA advice specialists are worried that the spiraling costs of gas and electricity could force more consumers into financial [...]

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Brits may need IVA help after failing to put savings aside

More and more British people may need to consider an IVA or Debt Management Plan as Research has revealed that the average person only has about £2,000 saved up.
Reports from ING have claimed that as little as £40 has been put away during 2009 and that the average saving is £2,000.
This is just over [...]

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Three in four parents risk developing debt problems this Christmas

Three quarters of families are at risk of developing debt management problems as research shows they are set to spend more money than they can afford on keeping children entertained over Christmas.
The additional cost of keeping children entertained over the festive season means that more than three in four parents (77 per cent) admit that [...]

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Consumers continue to ease debt management problems

Consumers have continued to repay their debts at a record level throughout October, as they continued to focus on paying down existing debts rather than taking out additional loans.
During October, people managed to repay their unsecured balances – such as overdrafts, personal loans and credit card debts – by £579m, the largest contraction since 1993 [...]

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Debt Management worries ease as consumer borrowing falls

Debt Management providers have welcomed the news that consumer borrowing has recorded its biggest fall since Bank of England records began some 16 years ago. There has been a large increase in the number of people struggling with debt problems, and having to seek financial advice to improve their situation.
Consumers have been turning to [...]

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Debt management and IVA providers worry as jobless on increase

Unemployment in the UK will continue to rise, Alistair Darling warned yesterday. In a break from normal procedures, where chancellors resist the temptation to predict future jobless figures, the Mr Darling told MPs that “unfortunately it will continue to rise for a while“. The announcement has caused concern amongst IVA and Debt Management [...]

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Share prices fall due to Dubai debt problems

Debt problems are nothing new to us in these times, however, there are new concerns in the stock markets across Europe courtesy of Dubai.
Dubai is a country associated with extreme wealth due to oil and hyper-tourism, but in recent times, many of the luxurious properties built by state-owned companies such as Dubai World have struggled [...]

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Debt management misery as banks win at Supreme Court

The ongoing saga of reclaiming bank charges, levied on unauthorised overdrafts for poor debt management, has been dealt a cruel blow today in the Supreme Court.
Earlier rulings in favour of the Office of Fair Trading’s investigation into the unfairness of unauthorised overdraft fees, have been overturned by a Supreme Court judgement.
The case at stake, which [...]

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Debt advice needed for lower earners

The government should provide more debt advice for lower earners according to a report from a leading charity.
The study, by the Institute of Employment Rights (IER), suggests that people on low wages are currently suffering financially because of the way the complex tax system operates and that they are also suffering most from the economic [...]

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2,000 More Jobs to go at Threshers

381 local off-licences operated by Threshers Group will be closed it has been announced. Threshers is owned by First Quench which went into administration on the 29th October this year because of the combination of reduced sales through the credit crunch, but primarily the affect of supermarket giants like ASDA, TESCO and Sainsburys pricing them [...]

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Hard-up hardman needs debt advice

Ex footballing hardman, Vinnie Jones alledgedly is in need of some sound debt advice, after it was revealed that his company – Vinnie Jones Enterprises Limited – has been put into liquidation, as a result of unpaid taxes totalling £128,321 going back to 2006.
A team of chartered accountants have been appointed to handle the liquidation [...]

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More debt advice needed as repossessions rise by 3%

Debt advice was desperately needed during the third quarter of 2009 as the number of repossessions rose compared to last year, according to figures released by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).
During the three months from July to Septemeber, the number of homes repossessed increased by 3% on last year’s figures during the same period.
The [...]

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