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How Long Does it Take?
It does depend on the lender and their speed of response. For credit cards, loans, store cards and catalogue debts we estimate that the process can take 3 to 6 months.
Are There Alternatives?
Yes. Bankruptcy – IVA - or Debt Management. These will all have an adverse affect on your credit file.
Does This Affect My Credit File?
If you have a good credit file, we recommend you continue to pay the minimum amount until advised otherwise.
What if I have a Bad Credit File?
In certain cases where adverse credit is already recorded it would make no difference if minimum payments were not maintained. Our advice is always to maintain your credit file where possible.
Is It Guaranteed?
Nothing except death is guaranteed. Bear in mind we want our clients to be the recipient of good news not bad news so we only take cases with a high chance of success.
Could I Do This Myself?
YES. If you have the knowledge and experience but beware there are a lot of pitfalls along the way. This will also take a lot of your personal time and getting the paperwork right is crucial to the success of your claim.
Are There Any Repercussions?
It is highly unlikely that if we write off a credit card or make a successful claim on a mortgage that that particular lender will make their services available again. The good news is there are plenty of other lenders.
Can I Do This If The Debt Has Been Sold or Assigned?
It is sometimes easier to deal with a debt collection agency rather than the original lender. It brings other issues into effect that in most cases actually help the client's case and can make it easier to challenge and cancel the agreement.
Would I Ever Have To Go To Court?
If the lender will not negotiate on a case that we know is un-enforceable then yes we would issue court proceedings. You would be legally represented in court so do not worry. Most cases are negotiated before the court proceedings.
If you would like more information or have any cases that you would like to talk to use about then please contact us. |