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DEBT ADVICE YOU CAN TRUST OFFERS NEW ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE SEEKING A LUMP SUM IVA

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Posted on July 16, 2014

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· Last updated: November 1, 2023

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Overview of Lump Sum IVA Support

Debt Advice You Can Trust offers new support for those seeking a Lump Sum IVA. The lesser known type of individual voluntary arrangement (IVA), the Lump Sum IVA is an increasingly popular debt solution, especially for those who have recently received a redundancy payment.

Key Benefits of Lump Sum IVAs

A recent article on the Debt Advice You Can Trust website outlines the benefits of Lump Sum IVAs and explains how for those with a lump sum of money available this debt solution can be the quickest way out of debt.

Common Sources for Lump Sum Payments

The much publicised credit crunch has led to many redundancies in recent years and often with redundancy comes a one-off payment from employers. If you have debt problems and no new job to go to, a Lump Sum IVA can be a way to clear unsecured debts in full and final satisfaction.

Money for Lump Sum IVAs can also come from other sources such as, a parent, a partner an employer or any other third party. Cashing in endowments can also release money that can be used towards a Lump Sum IVA, although clients are always advised to take independent financial advice before cashing in any long term investments.

Tailoring the IVA to Client Needs

By looking at the client’s budget first and foremost, and then considering any lump sum available Debt Advice You Can Trust seeks to make sure that a Lump Sum IVA fits the client’s circumstances.

Popularity and Success Rates of IVAs

The Insolvency Service reported there where over 12,000 IVAs approved in the first quarter of 2014. This makes IVAs the most popular form of insolvency. The advantage of the Lump Sum IVA is that the term is much shorter than the standard five or six year IVA. Most Lump Sum IVAs have a term of just three to six months, often the IVA can be completed within a matter of weeks once the arrangement has been approved by creditors.

Key Takeaways

  • Lump Sum IVA offers a rapid debt solution via a one‑off payment instead of a multi‑year plan.
  • Funds for a Lump Sum IVA can come from redundancy payments, third parties, or asset sales.
  • Creditor approval (typically 75% by value) binds all creditors and freezes interest and charges.
  • Lump Sum IVAs typically conclude within 3–6 months, much faster than standard five‑ to six‑year IVAs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Lump Sum IVA?
A Lump Sum IVA (also called a Full and Final Settlement IVA) is where one lump‑sum payment—often from redundancy, third parties or asset sale—is offered to clear debts quickly rather than monthly contributions over years.
Where can the lump sum come from?
Funds may come from redundancy payments, family or friends, employers, sale of assets, or other third parties—all subject to creditor approval.
How long does a Lump Sum IVA take?
Once accepted by creditors, the process typically completes in about 3–6 months, much shorter than the usual 5–6 year IVA term.
What happens after acceptance by creditors?
Creditors freeze interest, stop extra charges and enforcement, the insolvency practitioner collects and distributes the funds, and the IVA concludes with a completion certificate.
Is creditor approval required?
Yes—if creditors representing at least 75% of debt value agree, the IVA becomes binding on all creditors.

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