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What are the different debt management plans available in UK?

Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2019 12:11 pm
by Moses007
Is there any eligibility criteria & limitations for debt amount to apply for debt management plan?

Re: What are the different debt management plans available in UK?

Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2019 12:17 pm
by Foggy
A debt management plan (DMP) has very few limitations, apart from being realistic from both sides. Yoy can get a sirm such as Stepchange or Payplan to administer one for you, or even do it yourself.
Unlike an IVA, DRO or Bankruptcy, it is very informal and either side can drop out at any time.

Have a read here: https://www.gov.uk/options-for-paying-off-your-debts

Re: What are the different debt management plans available in UK?

Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2019 8:54 am
by Lisa Thomas
There is only one Debt Management Plan procedure available but there are alternative debt options available for individuals.

My short video summarises the key options here:

https://youtu.be/TgalT1vhn6M

Re: What are the different debt management plans available in UK?

Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2019 4:16 am
by Moses007
Thank you for your advice foggy & lisa thomas. minimum how much amount of debt I should have to avail a debt management plan?

Re: What are the different debt management plans available in UK?

Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2019 4:22 am
by luluj
Everyone's circumstances differ and your debt of say £2000 and my debt of say £40000 may be suitable for a DMP ... you need to gain some independent advice on your circumstances to ensure the most appropriate debt solution is identified for you.

Re: What are the different debt management plans available in UK?

Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2019 8:15 am
by Lisa Thomas
Speak to Stepchange about a DMP.

https://www.stepchange.org/contact-us.aspx

Re: What are the different debt management plans available in UK?

Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 7:11 am
by Moses007
Yes, I'm taking the suggestions from the Debt Management Companies. but for how many years we can keep this DMP program to clear the debts?

Re: What are the different debt management plans available in UK?

Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 8:15 am
by Lisa Thomas
My understanding is they initially offer payments for a year and then the position is reviewed. How much are your debts and how much can you afford to pay each month?

Stepchange will be able to answer all your questions about DMPs.

Re: What are the different debt management plans available in UK?

Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 9:22 am
by Foggy
Wed Aug 21, 2019 7:11 amMoses007 wrote:
Yes, I'm taking the suggestions from the Debt Management Companies. but for how many years we can keep this DMP program to clear the debts?
As I mentioned before, there is no defined term for a DMP -- it is a rather informal arrangement and creditors can allow it to go on for decades, or decide to revert to normal repayment after 6 months.

Re: What are the different debt management plans available in UK?

Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2019 12:01 pm
by Moses007
Thanks all for your valuable suggestions, I remember each & every point you suggested to me & thanks to this forum admins as we are getting a lot of advice from the experts here.