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Debt Solutions

Arkle only provide IVA solutions, but depending on your circumstances, there are potentially a number of other debt solutions that could be suitable for you. We have listed the main solutions below along with some of the pro’s and con’s of each.

Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA)

An IVA is a formal debt agreement between you and your creditors for you to make a reduced payment towards your debts each month over a set period of time (usually 5 years). After the period is over, all remaining debts are written off.

Pro's

  • A single, fixed, affordable monthly repayment
  • Charges and interest rates are usually frozen
  • Protection from further legal action against you
  • Your assets are protected subject to conditions
  • Legal protection from your creditors

Con's

  • Your credit rating will be affected for 6 years
  • May affect your employment
  • Details of your IVA will be entered onto the insolvency register
  • If you're a homeowner, you may need to release equity
  • It means following a strict budget
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Debt Relief Order (DRO)

DRO’s are designed for people who owe less than £50,000, with low levels of income and who are unlikely to be able to ever repay their debts.

The criteria for qualifying for a DRO are:

  • Your debts must be less than £50,000
  • A vehicle worth less than £4000
  • Other assets that you own outright must be less than £2,000 in value
  • Your disposable income must be less than £75 per month or less

Pro's

  • Make no repayments towards your outstanding debts
  • Debts covered by the DRO are usually written off after 12 months
  • Charges and interest are usually frozen
  • Legal protection from your creditors

Con's

  • Not available to homeowners
  • Only available to residents of England, Wales and NI
  • Not all debts can be included in a DRO
  • Credit rating affected for 6 years

Debt Management Plan (DMP)

A Debt Management Plan (DMP) is an informal agreement between yourself and your creditors for paying back non-priority debts such as credit cards and bank loans. All included debts are consolidated and a single reduced monthly repayment is made towards all debts until the total amount is paid off.

Pro's

  • Make a single, affordable monthly repayment
  • All charges and interest is usually frozen
  • On completion, all debts will be paid off

Con's

  • Not legally binding on creditors
  • Only non-priority debts can be included
  • Because you will be paying back your debts in full, the DMP could run for some considerable time
  • Your credit rating will be affected for a period of up to 6 years

Bankruptcy

If you are unable to repay your debts and are looking for a completely fresh start with all debts written off, bankruptcy may be a solution. It is important to note however that there are serious implications with going bankrupt so you must seek professional financial advice before deciding on this route out of debt.

Pro's

  • All unsecured debts will be written off
  • Creditors can take no further legal action against you
  • Charges and interest of unsecured debts only will be frozen
  • Depending on your circumstances, you may not have to make any repayments towards your debts

Con's

  • Your assets, including vehicles (subject to value) and your home, may be included in your bankruptcy
  • Your bankruptcy will be visible on a public register
  • Your credit rating will be affected for a period of 6 years
  • You may be prevented from holding certain types of employment roles

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Arkle Insolvency Limited Registered Office: The Granary 50 Barton Road, Worsley, Manchester, England, M28 2EB. Registered in England and Wales Registration number 13068468. Data Protection Registration Number ZA826877.

Stephen Mark Quinn is licensed as an Insolvency Practitioner in the UK by The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

All work undertaken by Arkle Insolvency Limited and Stephen Mark Quinn (IP number 5761) is subject to the Insolvency Code of Ethics.

Money Helper is an important service set up by the Government. They provide free debt counselling, debt adjustment and credit information, find out more here: www.moneyhelper.org.uk

The Insolvency Service is a Government agency that provides services to those affected by financial distress or failure you can find out more here.

Arkle Insolvency proposes and administers Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs) only.  Advice is provided on the basis that there is reasonable contemplation of an insolvency appointment, once it is apparent that an IVA is likely to be the most appropriate debt solution.

Subject to eligibility and acceptance. Fees Payable. Debt write off applies to unsecured debts only and on completion of an IVA. If your IVA fails any debts remaining will not be written off. Failure of your IVA could lead to Bankruptcy, although this is rare and alternatives may be available. Your ability to obtain credit will be affected.
 
Homeowners may be required to release the equity in their property, if unable to release equity and equity is available creditors may request an additional extension of 12 months payments in compensation.