I have 8 months left to run on my IVA (yeah!!!).

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Big Ted

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Post by Big Ted » Sun Jun 16, 2013 1:20 pm
I have 8 months left to run on my IVA (yeah!!!). I have been trying to save small amounts from my monthly allowance and may have enough in a few months to pay the last 2 or 3 months early. Would this be acceptable as I would still be paying the same amount but over a slightly shorter period? Would a variation meeting need to be called? Thanks for any advice.
 
 

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Post by Foggy » Sun Jun 16, 2013 2:28 pm
Hi Big Ted, well done on getting this far. There is, really, no advantage to paying off a few months early. This would require a variation and will take longer to arrange than the time you have left !!!

Personally, I would carry on as is and keep the savings for celebrations later :-)
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Post by poppy6 » Sun Jun 16, 2013 8:40 pm
Ah thats a shame. Just want it finished asap. I thought it would be ok as I am still paying the same amount.
 
 

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Post by poppy6 » Sun Jun 16, 2013 8:44 pm
I dont know how my first post came up with the user name of Big Ted!!
 
 

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Post by Struzzo39 » Mon Jun 17, 2013 7:37 am
Well done you on coming this year. Final stretch now :)
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Post by luluj » Mon Jun 17, 2013 5:34 pm
I completely agree with foggy - no benefit in paying it off early...you will be better placed to keep hold of it and use it to either celebrate or carry on the savings pot...you have come so far..well done.
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Post by back on track » Mon Jun 17, 2013 5:41 pm
as others have said it would prob take you longer to finnish by doing that.
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Post by MelanieGiles » Tue Jun 18, 2013 12:12 am
The main reason your IP will be reluctant to close your case early, is that you could receive a windfall before the end of the statutory term to which creditors would be entitled. With only such a short period to go, I would merely make sure your payments are made on time and ask your IP to confirm whether they are aware of any aspects of your case, or outstanding investigations, which may prevent the case closing on time.
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