Debt Solutions-DMP
September 27th, 2007 | by getapayday |Another way to deal with debt is to come up with a Debt Management Plan, or DMP. This should not be confused with the Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA), which we talked about in the last post. In contrast to the IVA, the DMP is a much less formal set up and less conclusive as well.
How would you know if a DMP will work for you?
One requirement is that you should be able to pay off your debts in 5 years or less. This means that the total of your debts should be so that you can afford to get rid of all of them within the specified period of time. More than this, your creditors should agree to freeze all applicable interests and charges within the specified period.
Since all fees and charges are going to be frozen, the set up entails that you pay fixed amounts on a monthly basis over the agreed period of time. The regular monthly payments are computed on a pro-rate basis. Take note that creditors are NOT obliged to agree to your DMP. Your strength lies in the reality of your situation – what you can and what you cannot afford.
How do you go about a DMP?
Your best course would be to seek the advice and services of professional debt management consultants. They are the ones who will draft your DMP and present your case to your creditors. It is also their responsibility to make sure that your payments are made regularly and spread equally amongst your creditors.

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