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There is an alternative to bankruptcy
Added: (Thu May 03 2007)
Pressbox (Press Release) -
Debt levels in the UK are rising alarmingly. The latest Insolvency Statistics confirm this trend, with Individual insolvencies in Quarter 4 2006 up 44% on the previous year. For an individual, insolvency means a person is unable to pay off their debts, and has become bankrupt or has agreed an IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement).
Many people who contact Clear Start have considered bankruptcy or have concerns about being made bankrupt. It is important to understand the implications that bankruptcy can have, and the alternatives that are available to you. Clear Start, which is a top 10 IVA provider in the UK, provides a free debt advice helpline which offers consumers impartial advice on their situation and the debt solution which is right for them.
Bankruptcy is a serious option, and is often considered a last resort because of it�s disadvantages. Some elements of bankruptcy which people wish to avoid are:
� Loss of assets � house and car must normally be sold
� Lack of control � decisions are made by the Official Receiver and Magistrate
� Credit Status is ruined � virtually impossible to get a mortgage, loan or credit card after bankruptcy
� Social stigma � bankruptcies are published in national newspapers
� Loss of career � a bankruptcy will prevent you from holding certain jobs and public positions
Many people calling Clear Start have found that an IVA Is a better solution to their debt problems than bankruptcy, as it has fewer disadvantages. You can often keep your assets, such as your house and car under an IVA; it is a private arrangement, unlike bankruptcy, which is published, and doesn�t carry the same restrictions on the jobs and positions you can hold.
Most of all, an IVA puts you more in control of the outcome, as you agree to the proposed monthly payments. As an IVA is less costly for both creditor and debtor than a bankruptcy, many creditors are also seeing IVAs as a good alternative to bankruptcy.
Clear Start prides itself on offering an ethical and professional service that people can rely on. The feedback from happy clients and messages posted across the internet are testament to the service that the organisation provides.
If you are struggling with debt and need any advice or guidance on the options available, contact us today:
Call us on 0800 138 5445
Visit us at www.clearstart.org
E mail us at info@clearstart.org
For further information about Individual Voluntary Arrangements, please visit IVA Advice Service