DEBT


Frequently Asked Questions

How long will it take to prepare my financial statement.

This depends mostly on you and the information you provide. It could take several weeks or longer. If you delay bringing in any paperwork the process may have to be started again.

Do I stop paying my creditors whilst you are preparing my financial statement.

No. There are some creditors you must continue to pay who are priority creditors. Talk to your adviser about them.

Once holding letters have been sent to my creditors does that mean they should not contact me again.
No, they may contact you to find out when you are going to make a payment offer. We will not contact them for you. The sooner your creditor can consider your offer, the better. You must keep your creditor informed.

What happens if I disagree with your advice as to payment to my creditors.

We will discuss this with you, but your financial position statement will not be sent your creditors without your consent.

What happens if I don't want to include all my bills or income.

We cannot help you to prepare a proper financial statement to address your debt concerns if there is missing income or expense information. We can give you a personal budget statement based on the figures you have given us and we can then notify your creditors that you will be contacting them with any payment offer.

Do you offer appointments.

Yes we do. However these are taken up quickly. Your adviser will let you know if an appointment is necessary.

What happens if I stop coming into the bureau to discuss my debt problem. Will you contact me.

No. We respect your privacy. We can only make offers to your creditors with your co-operation. We will continue to welcome your contact by drop-in, letter or phone on any matter.

Some priority creditors. Court fines, Council Tax, Tax, Mortgage or Rent, Utility Companies.
     
Citizens Advice Waverley - Advice Line 0844 848 7969
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