I am about to go into an IVA , do i have to include a zero balance credit card on debt total ?

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Sadie.mc

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Post by Sadie.mc » Fri Jan 23, 2015 12:26 pm
I am about to go into an iva , do i have to put down a zero balance credit card on my debt total, do i have to inform thm of it
 
 

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Post by Foggy » Fri Jan 23, 2015 12:49 pm
If you do not cancel the card before the IVA, yes, it has to be included.
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Post by Michael Peoples » Fri Jan 23, 2015 1:13 pm
If it has no balance the card would not need listed on the proposal but you would not be able to use it. It can be cancelled or if you do not use it the credit card company will eventually cancel it anyway.
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Post by Foggy » Fri Jan 23, 2015 2:12 pm
Surely it is a contingency debt up to the credit limit and as such, if over £500, falls foul of the IVA terms in any case. Even if you do avail yourself of the credit you have a line of credit available.
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Post by Michael Peoples » Fri Jan 23, 2015 3:19 pm
I see your point Foggy but for the poster to continue to use it the credit card company would need to be informed and permission sought. Personally I would not treat it as contingent because any debt would be post IVA and therefore not captured by the IVA.
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Post by Sadie.mc » Fri Jan 23, 2015 3:49 pm
Thanks for advice, was just hoping that with it being a zero balance , I would of had that as back up over the next few years
 
 

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Post by Michael Peoples » Fri Jan 23, 2015 3:52 pm
If the credit card company and your IP agree this is fine but it would need to be cleared each month. We have had mechanics for example keep the likes of a QuikFit card so they can buy materials if needed. Speak to your IP.
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