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    • Hi, I have found this group very helpful hence I am here seeking help and advice.   I got myself into a situation where I have now more than £50k in unsecured debts (personal loans & credit cards) and things are now getting out of control as I am struggling to make payments. This is purely my own created situation and I am taking 100% responsibility for it. I am keen to get out of this situation as soon as possible hence I would appreciate any help and advice in this process. I am employed at the moment and don’t want to risk going into IVA or bankruptcy as this would risk losing my job. Being sole bread earner of my family, I cannot afford to lose my job. I have been trying to keep up with the payments so far and had few missed payments instances until 3/4 months ago but got caught up with missed payments somehow using my savings. All my debts are still with original lenders. However I know I am getting into same situation again shortly and won’t be able to get out of it again. I have started exploring Debt Management Plan (DMP) option through StepChange but haven’t submitted it yet. Based on budgeting, I have around £820 available to make payments to all lenders after taking care of all other essential expenses. This is definitely lot more affordable than what I am currently paying to different lenders. 1. Is DMP right option for me in current situation? 2. what are the negative consequences of availing DMP? 3. is there something else that I can do to get out of this situation? I’m determined to clear out all my debts but need bit of breathing space and time. Let me know please if you need any additional information. Thanks in advance for all your help and guidance. MM  
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    • Ok Thank you DX will do just that . will keep you up dated.
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Just got back my statements from my dpa request fron the halifax, they owe me 250 quid but i can see this is not that much compared to some of you. They didnt include any evidence of manual intervention, which was there excuse for the charges in the previous letter they sent me after i had complained about there rising charges! Just gonna send a letter before action, see what happens next but theres been no hint of a payout yet! keep you posted.

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they told me thay are allowed to offer a limit of £350 back over the phone, call their bluff and mention this site, tell them you are being helped by b.a.g.

good luck

 

I got a call from the halifax yesterday.I am claiming £1600 back from them and they offered me first of all £250 and then when I said yes but I will be continuing with my claim for the remaining money back she uped the offer to £650,Which is the six months in which I have payed the most charges,She is now going to put this offer in writting.

Not sure why she is writting as I clearly stated that I would be continuing with thye claim for the full amount.

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Halifax last 4 years £2042

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Hi just sent letter before action to the halifax as they have completely ignored my request for my bank charges back totalling 250 pounds! Looks like there not gonna budge. Could anyone give me some advice on taking lagal actions and letters to OFT. I would really appreciate this as its always good to hear others experiences. By the way i sent the letter asking for charges back recorded post so theres no chance they never got it. also i have been sending all letters to their customer service branch in Leeds and not to my local branch as they passed my onto them.

Cheers Karen

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sent off my lba to halifax asking for 250 back as they have ignored my first letter asking for it back. 6 days later got a letter saying they had refunded the thirty pounds back i originally contested. i complained about this 30 pounds charge a while ago asking the to justify it and they sent me out a standard letter saying they were not gonna pay it back as manual interevention was required. i was really annoyed! found out about this action group through money saving expert so decided to claim all my charges back using the templates provided. They refunded me the charge today and i think they are hoping i go away (they did not mention the rest of the charges i want back!)

please some help with the sort of thing to write back to them as if they have refunded this they must know i am entitled to the rest of the money - great sense of satisfaction!!!

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