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by joanna144
Mon Aug 13, 2018 10:18 am
Forum: Ask IVA Forum and Industry experts
Topic: When could we apply for a mortgage?
Replies: 7
Views: 4645

I completed my IVA in August 2016. I was given a Mortgage by a high street bank last month. It has been a struggle but finally I am seeing daylight. Once the IVA was finished I saved the IVA amount. I have 1 credit card from current account provider used only to get a better credit score. Anything I...
by joanna144
Sat Sep 06, 2014 1:26 pm
Forum: Ask IVA Forum and Industry experts
Topic: Heard nothing from GT after making final payment of extra year added in lieu of equity
Replies: 1
Views: 1834

I was in exactly the same position. Worth sending an email asking if it has been sent to closure. I found they had not sent mine because of a mistake. They sent it and them I kept sending emails every 6 weeks trying to keep them on track. IVA finished now CC received August 2014 I started in June 20...
by joanna144
Sat Sep 06, 2014 1:23 pm
Forum: Ask IVA Forum and Industry experts
Topic: We are splitting up but IVA co. have refused to split and allow me to pay off money I owe in full.
Replies: 17
Views: 3280

I was with GT and also in an interlocking IVA worse in my case as my husband had been out of work before the IVA so would not have been eligible. When we seperated I continued to pay the IVA the mortgage on the house and my son moved with me. The divorce court says it is irrelevant and I must sell t...
by joanna144
Wed Jul 30, 2014 4:49 pm
Forum: a success story
Topic: Certificate received today thank you GT
Replies: 2
Views: 20300

Arrived home today to find a letter from Belfast saying that Gareth Neill has completed his duties. I made the first phone call in April 2006 it took a long time to set up as it was very complicated but GT were very good at that point. 1st payment was in June 2007 final payment last year as I had a ...
by joanna144
Wed Jan 29, 2014 12:28 pm
Forum: Ask IVA Forum and Industry experts
Topic: santander-been accepted for a bank account
Replies: 14
Views: 4001

I went to Santander at the beginning of my IVA they are really good. I have on online savings account and switch money between the accounts so my current account after direct debits never had more than £50 to withdraw. By the time my last payment had left my account I had begun a savings account onl...
by joanna144
Sun Oct 20, 2013 9:22 pm
Forum: money saving tips
Topic: Managing our budget
Replies: 14
Views: 9136

I only had the one account, but kept a total of the direct debits and on pay day took this off. The remainder was to spend. I then took off as much as I could to the big bills, car tax/12, dentist/12, christmas/12, car service/12 this then got put in a savings account that I opened in a local credit...
by joanna144
Sun Sep 08, 2013 1:51 pm
Forum: a success story
Topic: Last payment has left the bank today
Replies: 24
Views: 4966

My final payment left my account this month and I notice today the infamous GT have even cancelled the direct debit even though they told me I had to phone them before it would be cancelled. Will not hold my breath for a completion certificate as there are additional personal issues with my IVA whic...
by joanna144
Sat Aug 31, 2013 5:52 pm
Forum: Ask IVA Forum and Industry experts
Topic: Miscalculated payment date for first time after 57 payments. Will GT take it a week later ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1268

One month I did not have enough on the payment date as I had not been paid on time. I contacted GT customer services by email and by phone. Spoke to my bank who stopped the direct debit for that month and I then paid GT by standing order when I had the money and the bank reinstated the dd the next m...
by joanna144
Sat Aug 17, 2013 2:33 pm
Forum: Ask IVA Forum and Industry experts
Topic: final few months fatigue
Replies: 13
Views: 2344

We share the final payment date.My last payment will be 6th September. I filled in my I & E in July and GT replied that all is ok and final payment is 6th September. Like you I am wishing time away. But am looking forward to being able to say I don't owe anyone anything. I have one thing planned whi...
by joanna144
Sat Jul 13, 2013 7:21 am
Forum: Ask IVA Forum and Industry experts
Topic: Help... almost completed the 5th year of IVA but we have separated. Anyone had this experience ?
Replies: 3
Views: 1213

We separated in year 3. We are now in year 6. All you can do it fill in your own I/E and at all times keep in touch with the IVA firm. The worst for me is that they address all letters to my ex partner and all phone calls but it is me they want to talk to I never know whether it is me they want or h...
by joanna144
Sat Jul 13, 2013 7:18 am
Forum: annual review
Topic: Concerned
Replies: 10
Views: 8532

It is horrible getting the letters on a Friday. I had one from my IP yesterday they had sent it to the wrong address and it needed replying to by yesterday and of course they are all on an extended holiday. Get an email address which you can write to I did this in year 2. I find that easier. It took...
by joanna144
Thu Jul 11, 2013 6:25 pm
Forum: Ask IVA Forum and Industry experts
Topic: Anyone else experiencing being plagued with calls from EIC ?
Replies: 20
Views: 3751

Have just had a 2nd text message from 08006696091, saying they cannot contact me so will arrange for a field agent to visit. They can contact me and have via two spotty letters, one hour long phone call etc etc. And a previous text message like this one. They do not want me they want my ex partner w...
by joanna144
Tue Jun 04, 2013 5:37 pm
Forum: money saving tips
Topic: What are your top five ways to save money?
Replies: 160
Views: 57325

We have jars. When I do the mid week shop for fresh milk I obviously have to get £10 out. This means that I get £1 and £2 in the change. The target is to put 1 £2 in one jar and 1 £1 in the other jar each week. If you get extras at any time you can put them in if you don't need them for anything. We...
by joanna144
Wed May 29, 2013 7:59 pm
Forum: Ask IVA Forum and Industry experts
Topic: I would like to rent a TV as I don't have enough money saved to buy one.
Replies: 23
Views: 3819

We got a television from a local charity that recycles furniture. It cost £25 was in full working order and they had done all the electrical tests. Alright it is not flat screen but it works fine.
by joanna144
Tue May 28, 2013 5:54 pm
Forum: Ask IVA Forum and Industry experts
Topic: Anyone else experiencing being plagued with calls from EIC ?
Replies: 20
Views: 3751

I keep getting phone calls. I also keep getting told they will update their files. The guy yesterday was really apologetic but the information EIC have is incorrect and this is scary. If this information is wrong what else is wrong. I hope nothing. But I have images of post going to a house that is ...
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