Tuesday, January 27, 2009

5 Tips On Finding The Best IVA Company

By Sara Young

There are a lot of companies offering IVAs and debt help. How do you pick the best one? That is a good question that many people ask themselves. It is very important to choose the right IVA company, yet it is hard to check each company's background with a clear mind when you are so worried about your debt.

An IVA company will help you deal with your Insolvency Practitioner (IP). The IP is the person who will be in charge of your IVA - you will want to have one with a good reputation. It is hard to find and deal with a good IP, so getting a good IVA company will give you some piece of mind with you debt solution.

If you want to save yourself time and hassle then follow these tips:

1. Always seek out a recommendation or opinion if you already know someone that has gone through the IVA process. This could be invaluable in helping your find a reputable company or avoiding a poor one!

2. Phone a few companies and see how you feel about them. If you do not like how you were treated on a phone by a particular advisor, just forget about that IVA company because that is not likely to change when you visit in person. After you phone a few companies, agree to meet with 2 or 3 of them so you have more options.

3. Don't pay for the initial consultation. The initial consultation and paperwork should be free of charge. Before any work is done, make sure that the IVA company does a thorough analysis of your financial situation. This is very important.

4. Never choose a company that guarantees you an IVA. Until the majority of companies that you hold debts with have agreed to the IVA then your application may still be rejected. The companies that say otherwise are only after your money. Also, beware of those stating that you will only have a low premium at the end of it because if it sounds too good to be true then it most likely is!

5. Last but not least, since you don't know if your IVA will be accepted, make sure that the IVA company agrees to give you a refund if your IVA application has been refused. You might need to pay for some of the work before the application has been completed. If you don't get such a guarantee, the IVA company is not obligated to give you a refund. So make sure you get that straight before you pay anything. - 15224

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