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CALL US ON 0800 954 6241 TO DISCOVER YOUR DEBT SOLUTION
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Speak to ClearStart Debt Settlement helpline on 0800 116 4918 and we might help you decide what debt settlement solution might work best for you. We will discuss which solutions are good choices and why.
For example, you might want affordable monthly repayments, or to cut the total amount you’ll have to pay and so on.
Note: You need to bear in mind that not all debt settlement solutions offer a final, legally binding solution to your debts. For example, an IVA can help to address your debt over five years, whereas a Debt Management Plan will not have a firm end date.
There are many things to consider before making a final decision and ClearStart debt settlement service is ready to help if you need to find out more about any of your options.
Call us today on 0800 954 6241 or Request Call Back to discuss further about a suitable debt settlement solution just right for you.
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| possible but not recommended | |
| recommended |
Your choices for different sizes of unsecured debt
| Total credit card debts, personal loans etc. | Consolidation Loan Good for smaller debts. Impossible over £25,000 |
Re-mortgage Possible for higher debts |
Debt Management Good for smaller debts if consolidation or IVA impossible |
IVA Best for debts over £12,000 |
Bankruptcy Last resort |
| Up to £1,000 | |||||
| £1,000 – £15,000 | |||||
| Over £15,000 | |||||
| Over £25,000 |
How to get the most affordable monthly payments
| How much can you pay each month? (total after-tax income minus essential spending) | Consolidation LoanGood for smaller debts | Re-mortgagePossible for higher debts | Debt ManagementGood for smaller debts if consolidation or IVA impossible | IVAUsually needs payments over £300 per month | BankruptcyLast resort |
| Less than £100 | |||||
| £100 to £300 | |||||
| Over £300 |
Total amount payable and how long things take
| What are your other financial priorities? | Consolidation LoanCan work if applied correctly | Re-mortgageCan work if applied correctly | Debt ManagementCan take a long time to clear debts | IVAGives you a once-and-for-all solution | BankruptcyLast resort but gives you a once-and-for-all solution |
| Freezing your interest and charges | |||||
| Clearing your debts in five years | 3 yrs | ||||
| Reducing your debt |
Protecting yourself from creditors and stopping legal action
| How much do creditors worry you? Is legal action imminent? Are phone calls becoming too much? | Consolidation LoanOK but take care to pay off all debts | Re-mortgageOK but take care to pay off all debts | Debt ManagementNo protection adverse effects | IVAProtection is enforced by law | BankruptcyProtection is enforced by law |
| Not a major concern | |||||
| A cause for concern | |||||
| Must stop quickly |
Effect on your credit rating and borrowing in the future
| How important will future borrowing (e.g. mortgage) be to you? | Consolidation LoanA good choice | Re-mortgageA good choice | Debt ManagementSome adverse effects | IVASome adverse effects | BankruptcyYou will be refused credit afterwards |
| No need to borrow ever | |||||
| Nice to be able to borrow | |||||
| Must be able to borrow | |||||
| Intend to have a mortgage |
| Are you worried about getting best advice that’s regulated by law? | Consolidation LoanSome poor advice around | Re-mortgageSome poor advice around | Debt ManagementGreat care needed | IVAWell regulated | BankruptcyWell regulated but a last resort |
| It’s OK – I know financial products | |||||
| I need good advice | |||||
| I’m very concerned |
| How much do the following issues matter to you when making your choice? | Consolidation LoanA well controlled solution | Re-mortgageA well controlled solution | Debt ManagementThreats of legal action will continue | IVAA well controlled solution | BankruptcySerious consequences |
| Keep my home | |||||
| Keep my car | |||||
| Avoid social stigma | |||||
| Control the outcome | |||||
| Career Aspirations |
Call ClearStart Debt Settlement service today on 0800 954 6241 or Request Call Back to discuss further about a suitable debt settlement solution just right for you.