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 [...]
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IVA numbers rise as personal insolvencies hit record levels
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Rise in mortgage lending “only seasonal” warn IVA providers
The total amount of money borrowed in June for mortgage purposes rose sharply compared with the previous month, according to mortgage lenders. The news has been regarded with caution by IVA providers and Debt Management specialists who do not see this as a sign that the economy is improving, or that the recession is at [...]
Recession sees increase in Debt Management and IVA cases
There has been a sharp increase in the number of consumers signing up for Debt Management Plans, or entering into an IVA, since the start of the recession.
The real problems began a long time before the credit crunch hit. Whilst the UK was enjoying something of a boom that just seemed to go on and [...]
Debt advice sought as defaults increase
A survey by the Bank of England has revealed that the number of consumers that are defaulting on loan repayments has increased, and is expected to keep on rising over the coming months.
The figures were gathered together from a poll of UK banks and building societies, and the picture that was revealed was a fairly [...]
Refund delay could leave more needing IVA help
UK banks, and many of their customers will be kept waiting until August for an outcome to the bank charges debacle, as the Law Lords have delayed a final decision on the matter until later this year.
A substantial amount of money is at stake, with the UK banks currently earning more than £2 billion a [...]
Debt Management Company to write off £6.6 million
Accuma Group Plc, the AIM quoted debt solution provider, announced today that it will take a £6.58 million write down on its debt management arm, Byrom Keeley. Accuma acquired Byrom Keeley in 2006 in a transaction worth up to £15 million.
In a deal that was announced a couple of weeks ago, Accuma will sell its [...]