The UK Insolvency Helpline - The UK National Consumer Debt Service-advises on IVAs As An Alternative To Bankruptcy

Released on = June 29, 2007, 6:36 am

Press Release Author = Sakpal Malik/www.insolvencyhelpline.co.uk

Industry = Financial

Press Release Summary = With bankruptcy on the increase, new measures have been
introduced to provide a less drastic way of dealing with debt. The introduction of
the Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) provides an alternative to going bankrupt
and enables debtors to make a fresh start.



Press Release Body = The Department of Trade and Industry found that bankruptcies
have risen since lasy year.

Bankruptcy can leave an individual feeling ashamed, depressed and out of control.
Furthermore, for many the stigma of bankruptcy can be too much to bear.

However, there may be an alternative to going bankrupt which can also help people in
serious debt to make a fresh start.

The Insolvency Act of 1986 introduced The Individual Voluntary Arrangement (better
known as an IVA) as an alternative to bankruptcy.

The UK Insolvency Helpline- The UK National Consumer Debt Service, is a market
leader in IVA management. It arranges Individual Voluntary Arrangements to help
people solve their debt problems and avoid bankruptcy. The idea behind the
introduction of the IVA was to enable people facing financial difficulties to come
to a formal agreement with their creditors rather than having to face bankruptcy. If
an IVA is agreed between the debtor and creditor:
. Interest on the loan is frozen
. Legal proceedings are stopped
. The overall debt is reduced
An IVA is generally seen as a more favorable option than bankruptcy from both the
debtor's and creditor's perspective. This is because there are no fees or legal
proceeding involved with an IVA, unlike with bankruptcy. Furthermore, from the
creditor's point of view, an IVA offers a greater repayment of the debt than would
otherwise be achieved if the debtor were made bankrupt. The IVA represents both an
exciting new opportunity to avoid bankruptcy and to make
a fresh start at the same time.






Web Site = http://www.insolvencyhelpline.co.uk

Contact Details = The UK Insolvency Helpline
National Administration Centre
788-790 Finchley Road
London
NW11 7TJ

0800 074 6918

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