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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 9:54 pm
by badger
Hi All,

Last wednesday my IVA proposal was accepted. It was a little strange since only 10% (by value) of my creditors voted but that was enough! Only amex put forward some unacceptable modifications (7 years and reducing pension payments) but since they were in a significant minority we politely declined their modifications.

I was with the iva advice company (Mels team). The review of my finances was necessarily thorough but all my dealings with them were positive. communication was excellent and I wouldn't hesitiate to recommend them should to anyone who thinks they need an iva.

the acceptance day itself was a little strange, although very pleased my proposal was accepted I didin't really feel like celebrating (there was a bottle champagne from christmas ready to do the job in the fridge) since i was essentially now insolvent. however, the events sunk in a day or two later and the champagne was quoffed!

To all those observers reading these posts, the IVA route is not an easy option but if your circumstances ar unsustainable then its worth discussing. Also, to those worrying theirs won't be accepted, as far as i can see as long as your best offer is on the table its more a 'probable' and less a 'maybe'.

To the IVA company (Mels team namely, Amee, Claire, ,Mark and Susan in my case), you provided an excellent service which was very well delivered, please keep up the good work. Of course, i wouldn't have found you without reading the many posts from Mel which showed a sensible commonsense approach was one of the conerstones of the practice.

To the forum regulars, also keep up your good work - Kallis, do you have any finger tips left after the gazillion posts?! [;)]

All the best to everyone in the process and within their IVA

"Do or do not, there is no try" ( i don't personally believe this quotation as a good try is always worth it, but it sounded good [;)])

Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 9:59 pm
by kallis3
Congratulations badger, really pleased for you and another good result for Mel and her team.

I do have fingertips left but my computer keyboard has had to have protective stuff on the keys so the letters don't disappear!!!!!

Keep posting so we know how you are getting on.

Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 10:13 pm
by Adam Davies
Hi
Congratulations !
I don't think Amex in general are very pro IVAs
Regards

Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 10:16 pm
by lem
Congrats from me too Badger, I am with Mels team also and can't praise them enough for the professional handling of our IVA

Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 10:18 pm
by kazzafunk
Congratilations. A great post - very encouraging for anyone considering an IVA.

Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 8:39 am
by Rosepetal
hi, well done,what a weight off you. i agree it isn't an easy route but it is much better than being where we were.

Kall is a star, i will always be grateful for the people like her who ,"picked me up" when i landed on the board - scared to death at the mess we were in!

well done,moving forward is a great place to be!

Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:13 am
by Broke of London
Congratulations! Hope you enjoyed the champagne! x

Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:35 am
by littlefi
Congratulations!

Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 10:04 am
by Tina Shortland
We're all really delighted for you Badger and thank you for your kind words to the team - I shall make sure they all get to see them.

Best wishes,

Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 11:12 am
by kat68
congratulations from me too.
i'm also with mel's team and can't praise them enough, likewise the regular posters on here who are always there when needed.

Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 11:45 am
by susieq73
Well done - that's great news :)