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Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:05 am
by mel.om
Hi to everyone. Has anybody got their IVA with Debt Free Direct, what are your findings with them. I am currently getting very comflicting information from them. please help desperately don't want to feel like this!!
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:09 am
by MelanieGiles
Hi there and welcome to the forum
I cannot comment as to the quality of this firm, and as a fellow IP it would be inappropriate for me to do so, but if you are getting conflicting advice from within the same firm I can understand your current dilemma. Perhaps you ought to try seeking advice from another couple of sources so that you have other opinions and information to compare to, remembering that you do have to have a good working relationship with whichever firm you choose for the next five years if the IVA is to be a success.
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:46 am
by Shining
I agree with Melanie, take advice from 2 or 3 professionals before making a final decision, it's imperative you feel at ease with your IP. Take a look at
www.iva.com for a list of companies and contact a few after reading the reviews and gain some free, impartial advice, the groundwork initially will help your IVA once accepted run smoothly.
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:01 am
by simonp
i am only just at the begining of the process too -- i phoned a few ips up and help lines one was debt advice trust which is part of debt free direct, i too felt a bit lost with there advice and continued calling a few up along the procecess i found this site. it helped me pick a few and i have found a company i intialy feel comfertable with..
from reading comments stories etc i realised you need to feel at ease and to have trust in the ip company as you are going to be dealing with them for the next 5 years, i hope ive made the right choice only time will tell
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:06 am
by Shining
Hi Simon, I hope you've made the right choice as like you say you'll be dealing with them for 5 years, if you've signed nothing you're free to change your mind if there is still doubt in your mind.
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:02 am
by Declan at DebtFreeDirect
Hi Mel
Apologies if you have received some conflicting messages from us.
I would be more then happy to answer any questions you have regarding an IVA with us. My email address is listed on my profile under the experts page.
Thanks
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:48 am
by becca21
I am currently going through the process with debt free direct and honestly ask Declan for any advise or help him and paul mcgarry have been fantastic.
I did find that speaking to a different person everytime i called up hard but now i just pester Declan and he always gets staight back to me!
hope this helps
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:12 am
by Declan at DebtFreeDirect
As per Becca & Lady's postings, im happy to be pestered!
Thanks
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:24 am
by Declan at DebtFreeDirect
I know, exploiting my weakness here!
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:25 am
by becca21
Two lovely ladies pestering Declan doubt he is going to complain!

Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:35 am
by Declan at DebtFreeDirect
I think I may have given too much away!!
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:40 am
by becca21
Hi Declan just to let you know had my meeting date fro Paul 27th Nov at 10.05
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:45 am
by Declan at DebtFreeDirect
Hi Becca
Spoke to Paul earlier who told me the date aswell. Best of luck and you know where we are if you have any questions.
Thanks
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:46 am
by marksam1
gl for the 27th becca
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:46 am
by becca21
Thanks Declan