Oct 27

Six Steps to IVA Approval

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An individual voluntary arrangement or IVAs are seen by many as an attractive alternative to bankruptcy proceedings and the IVA is experiencing a massive increase in popularity. This is predominantly because it is less costly than bankruptcy, while creditors receive more than they would through bankruptcy; what’s more debtors avoid the stigma attached to bankruptcy.

Before an individual voluntary arrangement can be put into effect, several steps need to be completed, in order to make the procedure legally binding to all creditors. The six steps to obtaining an IVA are as follows:

  1. The debtor appoints an insolvency practitioner to propose their IVA and implement the arrangement.
  2. An IVA proposal is created, detailing funds and assets available to the creditors, in order to encourage them to accept the bid.
  3. The insolvency practitioner applies for an interim order which prevents any impending legal action from creditors while the IVA is being negotiated.
  4. A meeting of creditors is called at which to decide whether to accept or reject the proposal. If agreed the proposal is legally binding to all parties.
  5. If the IVA process is approved the insolvency practitioner takes control of the assets and administers the arrangement in accordance with the proposal.
  6. If the arrangement is not agreed upon the IVA can be revised and proposed to the creditors once again.

It is important to note that no proposal may, without their consent, reduce the rights of preferential creditors. The same applies to the rights of secured creditors.

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Feb 19

Debt Solutions – Your 12 Ways Out from Debts (Part

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Debt Solutions – Your 12 Ways Out from Debts (Part 1)

Being in debt is no fun, especially if you are struggling to make ends meet. Because debt is a complex issue but there may be more than one solution. This article will outlines 12 common methods use by most of debtors to get rid of their debts. Among these 12 debt solutions, there may be one or more options which you can use to solve your financial problem.

Please note this article will be divided into 5 parts, this part will examine 2 of the 12 methods: Self Repayment Plan & Debt Settlement.

Self Repayment Plan

The ideal way to start your debt solution program is with the self repayment plan. Self-discipline is the key factor to ensure the success of this method. Before you come out with your debt repayment plan, you need to understand you current debt condition; detail out all your debts: mortgage & car loan, credit card and other personal loans. Then list down all the fixed expenses such as power, phone, insurance, food and other expandable such as entertainment, gym, membership, dinner at restaurant & etc. Then record down your monthly incomes from salary, part-time job and other source of incomes.

Tailor your budget plan in line with your debt repayment plan. Budgeting is very important aspect in self repayment plan; you need to make a budget plan which will cut down or eliminate unnecessary expenses, has a saving of portion of your money for emergencies and unexpected expenses while focus most of your money on your debt repayment.

If possible, you might also consider a part-time job or look for other opportunities to increase your monthly income and these extra incomes can be utilized to fund your repayment plan. If you feel that you might not have a good self-discipline to follow your repayment plan, you might want to consider in set up a direct payroll deposit and automatic payments with your bank.

While running your repayment plan, you should not take in new debt and follow strictly what you have stated in your repayment plan. With these calculated steps and self-discipline to manage your money and debts, you can overcome your debt problems within a considerable time period.

Debt Settlement

Debt Settlementis an aggressive approach to debt reduction, which is appropriate for debtors with a serious amount of debt. This method is commonly use by debtors who have unbearable debts and considering bankruptcy. Creditors will usually settle for less than owed when the debtor is under serious financial strain because if the debtor chooses to file bankruptcy, then the creditor gets nothing. Creditors want to get as much money back as they can.

You may do it yourself and get help from third party, debt settlement agency to negotiate with your creditors to outcome an agreed settlement amount, sometimes by reducing your debt balance as much as 50%-70%. If you plan to hire a debt settlement agency to negotiate with your creditors, you need to carefully choose a reputable debt settlement agency, understand their fee structure and you are advised to check out if there are any hidden fees involved in the settlement process.

Debt Settlement is a way to get out of debt in the shortest amount of time, and with the least amount of money without filing for bankruptcy. Although this method of debt relief will hurt your credit rating, it is definitely a better option than bankruptcy.

In Summary

Self repayment plan is good if you have manageable debts, a strong intention to get out of debt and a good self-discipline to follow the plan and make a success. Whereas, debt settlement is a fast way to get out of debts with some drawbacks to your credit rating, but it is a better option for debtors who are considering the bankruptcy option.

See you on part 2 for more debt solutions.

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Feb 17

Debt Solutions – Your 12 Ways Out from Debts (Part

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Debt Solutions – Your 12 Ways Out from Debts (Part 2)

Being in debt is no fun, especially if you are struggling to make ends meet. Because debt is a complex issue but there may be more than one solution. This article will outlines 12 common methods use by most of debtors to get rid of their debts. Among these 12 debt solutions, there may be one or more options which you can use to solve your financial problem.

2 of the 12 methods: Self Repayment Plan and Debt Settlement had been discussed in part 1, let looks at the other 2 methods in this part 2: Debt Consolidation and Debt Consolidation Loan.

Debt Consolidation

Debt consolidation is a debt reduction process that allows you to combine your assorted unsecured debts into one payment. Instead of sending out payments on six or seven banks and store credit cards, for instance, you would make one payment to the debt consolidation company and that company would then disperse the funds for you.

In the process of debt consolidation, the debt consolidation company will also help you to negotiate with your creditors to reduce your debt amount, sometimes by as much as 30% to 60%. In most cases interest rates are reduced. Late fees and hidden taxes are also waived at times. The revised consolidated debt amount is divided into easy monthly installments that make your repayment plans much easier.

Although both debt settlement (the method discuss in part 1) and debt consolidation involve the negotiation to reduce your debt amount, the difference between debt settlement and debt consolidation is in the debt settlement, you need to pay off your debt with a lump sum amount which agree between you and your creditor whereas in debt consolidation, the consolidated debt amount is pay in monthly installment basic.

With consolidate all your debts, your will have a clearer picture on what debts you are currently bearing and what are the total repayment for each month. The easy one monthly payment to the debt consolidation company will help you to manage your debts and avoid unwanted late & miss payments.

Debt Consolidation Loan

The debt consolidation loan will help you to combine all your outstanding debts into one loan account. For example you may have the existing loan of $8,000 with interest of 15% and credit card balance of $3,500 with interest rates of 12%. These debt balances could be consolidated into one loan of $11,500 with lower interest rate of 8%.

You may consider a debt consolidation loan if you find difficult to meet your monthly repayment. You could get a lower interest rate on debt consolidation loan with affordable monthly payment and the repayment period be extended.

Most of debt consolidation loans will require you to put up your home or other assets as collateral. If you can't make the payments or if your payments are late, you could lose your home or assets which are pledged as the collateral. Hence, you should review your affordability on the repayment amount of the new loan. If the repayment is out of your repayment capability, you may consider a long loan term, of course the longer of loan term, the more interest will be spent for the loan, but it will bring down the repayment level to your comfort level.

In Summary

Consolidate your debts into a single payment will ease you in your debt management while enjoying a few advantages to save up your money from your negotiation outcome with your creditors. Combine all your debts into single loan account with a lower interest rate could give you a more affordable and repayable debt elimination plan.

See you on part 3 for more debt solutions.

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Feb 15

Debt Solutions – Your 12 Ways Out from Debts (Part

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Debt Solutions – Your 12 Ways Out from Debts (Part 3)

Being in debt is no fun, especially if you are struggling to make ends meet. Because debt is a complex issue but there may be more than one solution. This article will outlines 12 common methods use by most of debtors to get rid of their debts. Among these 12 debt solutions, there may be one or more options which you can use to solve your financial problem.

4 of the 12 methods: Self Repayment Plan, Debt Settlement, Debt Consolidation, Debt Consolidation Loan had been discussed in part 1 and part 2. This part will focus on another 2 common debt solutions: Credit Counseling and Cash out Refinance.

Credit Counseling

If you do not have self-discipline to work out a budget plan for yourself and a repayment plan with your creditors, then stick to it to get your debt payoff; or you debt balance has reached to an unbearable level, you should consider to get service from a professional service from credit counseling agency.

Through the credit counseling, the counselor will discuss your entire financial situation with you and will advise you on how to realistically manage your money and your debts, help you develop a workable budget, and usually offer free educational materials and workshops.

Normally the credit counseling agency doesn't consolidate your debts. They will work out payment plans with lower interest rate and fees for your outstanding debts. What you need to do is to make one monthly payment to the counseling agency, which will pay all your creditors. Credit counseling programs usually does not hamper your credit rating and if you stick to the plan, it is possible for you to get rid of debt in 3 to 6 years.

Although many credit counseling organizations are nonprofit and work with you to solve your financial problems. Be caution on the hidden fees, some credit counseling organizations charge high fees which may be hidden that can cause more debt. Hence, before you sign up any of the debt management plan offer to you by the credit counseling agency, review their fee structure and ensure the debt management plan is in line with your financial condition. Try to avoid the service which requires you to pay for an up front fee.

Cash out Refinance

If you have equity such as a home, you could refinance it to cash out money for your loan repayment. Typically you are allowed to refinance up to 75%, (sometimes 80%), of the value of the property on conforming loans. For example, if your home is now valued at $150,000 and your loan balance is $70,000, you might be able to get a new $150,000 x 75% = 112,500 mortgage. That would allow you to repay the existing $70,000 balance and use the $42,500 for your financial needs.

Comparatively, refinancing loan has lower interest compare to other personal loan and it has various repayment period which you can choose the one that meet your repayment capability.

In Summary

Credit counseling agencies have wide expertise in handling debts and they have various options for debtors which one of it may suit your financial situation. Get the service from them will help you to have clear picture on the options available for you in handling your debt issue.

If you have built your equity from the past such as bought a home, and now you have financial crisis, this equity will play an important role to save you from the crisis and pull you out from debt.

See you on part 4 for more debt solutions.

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Feb 11

Debt Solutions – Your 12 Ways Out from Debts (Part

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Debt Solutions – Your 12 Ways Out from Debts (Part 5)

Being in debt is no fun, especially if you are struggling to make ends meet. Because debt is a complex issue but there may be more than one solution. This article will outlines 12 common methods use by most of debtors to get rid of their debts. Among these 12 debt solutions, there may be one or more options which you can use to solve your financial problem.

In the last 4 parts, we have touched on the 9 debt solutions as below:

  1. Self Repayment Plan
  2. Debt Settlement
  3. Debt Consolidation
  4. Debt Consolidation Loan
  5. Credit Counseling
  6. Cash out Refinance
  7. Retirement Benefits
  8. Credit Union
  9. Insurance

If have miss it, please refer back to the same title with part 1,2,3,4. This is the last part where we will touch on the rest of 3 debt solutions which are:

  • Home Equity loan
  • Credit Card Balance Transfer
  • Bankruptcy

Home Equity Loan

Home equity loan is a type of loan where you can borrow money against the value of your equity. The equity in your property can be calculated by deducting the outstanding mortgage on your home from the market value of your home, the remaining balance is the equity, which is what you would have left over in the event that you sold your property at market value and repaid your outstanding mortgage. A home equity loan enables you to unlock that equity and get the money you need without having to actually sell your home.

In most cases these loans offer attractive rates and low payment schemes. Hence, if you have equity and because of the low interest rate, you actually can pledge your equity to get a home equity loan to payoff your debt. Some lenders will let you borrow up to certain percentage of your equity, such as 80%, but there are lenders who will allow you to borrow up to 100% of your equity value.

Credit Card Balance Transfer

If you have a good credit rating, you actually can ask for a lower interest rate from your current credit card issuers. Contact your current credit card issuers and ask for their interest rate if you transfer your other credit card balances over to theirs. You may request for a fixed rate and request them to waive any processing or transfer fees. If you can't negotiate low interest rate with your current credit card issuers, try to get a new card which could offer what you want. Then, transfer all you credit card balances to this new card. You do consolidate this way, be sure to set up an optimal payment plan so that you can be free of debts by paying off all your debt.

Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy should only be you very last resort solution when you really can't find other solutions. Although declaring bankruptcy is the faster debt relief to wipe off all your debts from your bill statement, bankruptcy has many undesirable consequences that will follow you for many years; it will remain on your credit report for 7-10 years.

There are two common types of bankruptcy filling: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Most people who file for bankruptcy choose Chapter 7 instead of Chapter 13 because it's fast, effective, easy to file, and doesn't require payments over time.

Seeing the consequences of bankruptcy, a debtor should always try to avoid filling bankruptcy and source for other debt relief alternatives. But if this is your last ultimate option for debt relief, with a little work, you can improve your credit and recover yourself after bankruptcy.

In Summary

Let recap, there are 12 common ways of debt solutions to get out from debts, these debt solutions include:

  1. Self Repayment Plan
  2. Debt Settlement
  3. Debt Consolidation
  4. Debt Consolidation Loan
  5. Credit Counseling
  6. Cash out Refinance
  7. Retirement Benefits
  8. Credit Union
  9. Insurance
  10. Home Equity loan
  11. Credit Card Balance Transfer
  12. Bankruptcy

Each debt solution has the pros and cons, choose the solution that best meet your financial condition. The bottom line is if you are in debt issues, you should always find a way to get out of it. The worst debt solution like bankruptcy may hurt your credit rating but keep in mind that the credit consequences of not seeking help are far worse.

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