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“When can I offer £1 to a debt?” – FAQs about token payments

A one pound coin

A reader asked if he should offer a £1 a month token payment to his debts, wondering if his creditors would ever accept it. The simple answer is that you should make token payment offers: TO non priority debts WHEN it is all you can afford. BUT if you don't expect your situation will improve soon, you may have better debt options. In 2024 millions of people can't afford the normal debt … [Read more...]

March 5, 2024 Author: Sara Williams Tagged With: A reader asks, payment arrangement

Has your debt with Hoist been sold to Lowell?

Hoist debts sold to Lowell

In September 2022, the debt collector Lowell bought Hoist's UK business, with over 2 million defaulted accounts. Most of these debts were loans, credit cards or overdrafts from lenders such as Barclays, Egg, HSBC, Newday and Santander. Lowell is moving over the Hoist accounts to its system. With so many accounts to be transferred, this is being done in batches. When yours is switched … [Read more...]

May 2, 2023 Author: Sara Williams Tagged With: debt collector, payment arrangement

The debt collector wants to review my monthly payment

Mr A asks: I have had an arrangement with a debt collector for a number of years, paying £10 a month. They have sent a letter asking for a review. Do I have to do this? Can they do anything if I just continue with my current payments? You don't have to give these numbers but... It is a good idea to give revised details Everyone was happy when the arrangement was set up. Mr A was relieved … [Read more...]

April 19, 2023 Author: Sara Williams Tagged With: CCJ, DMP, payment arrangement

How does a payment arrangement work & is one right for you?

A typical payment arrangement is an agreement to repay a credit card, catalogue or loan in affordable monthly amounts. This is also called an arrangement to pay. You can ask a lender for an arrangement to pay, or a debt collector. The key points are: an arrangement is needed if you can't afford the normal debt repayments; do not offer more than you can afford; ask the lender or … [Read more...]

April 23, 2021 Author: Sara Williams Tagged With: DMP, payment arrangement

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