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IVA news

Submitted by Paolo on Thu, 2008-01-03 15:17.

The IVA is often in the news as a result of the serious debt problems the UK find themselves in.

A great way to learn more about the IVA and whether it's right for you is to read impartial news stories and testaments of consumers. For some people the IVA is a life changing solution that offers them a much brighter future. Unfortunately, this isn't the case for everyone and often an IVA is wrongly advised to consumers. 

We have lots more information and news on the IVA so be sure to look around. We can also divert you to other IVA services that might be of help. 

IVA and bankruptcy discussed at meeting

A meeting is to be held in order to discuss the merits of both the IVA and personal bankruptcy during the credit crunch, with benefits and drawbacks of the two pr

IVAs still high because lenders don't do their homework

uSwitch have accused banks and other providers of not tightening up their lending procedures to ensure people stay clear of debt and avoid serious financial procedures like the IVA

Small debt help companies at risk

The smaller debt help companies in the UK are at risk of being pushed aside by their larger competitors as providers continue to succeed in getting arran

IVA market will thrive as providers steady the ship

The amount of people in the UK unable to find debt help will increase in 2008 meaning the IVA will be the only option for people looking to avoid bankruptcy.

IVA truce between banks and debt management companies

If you're thinking of applying for an IVA to become debt free, then your chances of getting one approved might soon become a little

IVA mis-selling

Channel 4 news had an item on mis-selling IVAs yesterday.

Stricter IVA regulations rejected

Calls for companies who market IVAs to be slapped with stricter regulations have been rejected by the government.

Banks demand IVA meeting

Two of the largest banks in the UK are pushing for a meeting with the debt companies that provide the latest trend in debt management, IVAs

Record debt write-off

£1.4bn of bad debts were written off this year after people signed up for Indi

Demand for the IVA growing

A leading IVA specialist has reported a surge in the number of

Consumers told to consider alternatives to IVA

A leading financial comparison website has told people to

New figures show IVA will become first choice

It's been forecasted that IVAs will become the primary tool for servicing debt by the yea

BoE increase of rates may lead to even more IVAs

It's feared that the shock decision by the Bank of England to raise the base rate will lead to even more people turning to personal insolvency throu

Cost of divorce leading to more debt

Many people in the UK are underestimating the cost of divorce, leading to more single people falling into serious debt and filing for IVAs.

Equity release may be adding to IVA demand

People in the UK looking to utilise equity release programs might increase the demand for IVAs in 2007 - through not getting the skilled advice they need.

IVAs will increase despite best laid plans

The amount of people appling for IVAs in the UK will increase, despite many people trying to get a better hold of thier finances.

FSA will come down hard on misleading adverts

The Financial Services Association have once again promised to crack down on adverts for Individual voluntary arrangements they call, 'misleading'.

Banks begin to reject IVA

Banks in the UK are now beginning to reject the IVA in a bid to reduce the amount of 'bad debt' they're forced to write-off each year.

Increased mortgage repayments set to boost IVA numbers

The Bank of England have once again increased the base rate, with more people in the UK set to struggle with mortgage repayments as a consequence, and more people having to c

Bailiffs could gain power to force entry for one missed payment

The latest news from IVA advice website Iva-information-centre.org.uk has stated that new bill could mean that bailiffs could gain entry by force.

The IVA debate

Anyone considering an IVA or Individual Voluntary Arrangement can go along to IVA.co.uk debt evening on the 1st of August, where the procedure will be discussed in detail, al