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Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 9:24 pm
by traceyj
I am in the process of starting an IVA but i have managed to pay one of my loans this month but have only been able to pay token payments of £50 to the rest of my creditors, will this effect my chances of being accepted?

Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 9:50 pm
by Lisa2009
Really if you are going to make payments to creditors, you shouldnt prefer one over the others. They should all be treated the same.
If you are early on in the process of applying then next month, if you want to pay them anything then pay them the same percentage each of the debt.

Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 8:19 am
by plasticdaft
Whether you make token payments or not doesnt really appear relevant to your chances of an IVA being accepted or not,dont feel bullied into paying them if you cant afford to. You could start to put that money aside into an emergency kitty for when your iva is up and running.

Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 1:19 pm
by David Mond
Once you have decided that an IVA is right for you and your IVA provider has confirmed that that is the appropriate advice you should stop paying any of your creditors. Your IVA provider will write to them explaining that you are about to propose an IVA. This will give you a breathing space prior to your monthly contribution once your IVA has been approved. Choose an IVA provider who will give you sound advice. Visit www.IVA.com which gives reviews about those same IVA practitioners. Good luck.

Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 6:06 pm
by MelanieGiles
There is no harm in continuing payments in a reduced capacity, whilst an IVA is in process, as this can stop the ongoing barrage of letters and phone calls from collections departements during this period. In reality, however, it makes absolutely no difference to the way your creditors will vote on the day of the creditors meeting.