The Pros And Cons Of An IVA
When you are seriously thinking over an IVA you should think about both the positive and negative side to it as a debt solution. Often, people choose an IVA as an alternative to bankruptcy so read on for a brief overview of both the pros and cons and how an Individual Voluntary Agreement compares to a bankruptcy order.
An IVA is an agreement with all of your creditors that you will pay off your debt, via monthly payments, within a reasonable space of time. This period lasts about five years, which is two years extra further than a bankruptcy would last. With an IVA no further communication from your creditors is legally allowed. This is a great relief for all debtors. An IVA also legally states that you cannot be given any further interest charges or late payment fees by your creditors.
Just like with bankruptcy an IVA will effect your credit rating. It will not be as damaged as if you went bankrupt but you will still not be able to gain credit for the duration of your agreement. It may be quite difficult to get credit for a period following your IVA also.
When you go bankrupt you may not have to pay back any of your debt depending on your situation. With an IVA you will have to complete a much larger portion of debt re-payment, perhaps around 40%-50%. You will also have to include every one of your debtors and cannot make individual arrangements with any of them.
One pro of an IVA, that many debtors approve of, is that your financial situation will stay private. It will not be made printed in your local newspaper as with bankruptcy and can only be found in the insolvency register when searched for.
Weigh up the pros and cons of an IVA before entering into one






September 2, 2010 | Posted by Darren Tee
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