Avoiding Bankruptcy
Avoiding bankruptcy thousands struggle financially every day – you are not alone! Talk to us about how we can help you get back on your feet.
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Avoiding Bankruptcy
Many people interpret insolvency in the exact same way as bankruptcy, and while it is true that they can go hand-in-hand, they don’t have to.
Gibson & Associates personal insolvency solicitors are particularly skilled at handling insolvency so that you never have to declare bankruptcy, and can avoid having a creditor issue a bankruptcy order against you. We help you to avoid bankruptcy with a combination of expert advice and guidance and a unique and pragmatic approach that helps you to solve the problems you are personally facing.
Common methods to avoid bankruptcy include:
Mortgage Write-Downs & Mortgage Write-Offs
If you are struggling to meet your mortgage repayments, we understand how worried you will be. The burden of financial debt is always extremely stressful, and this will be all the more troubling if your home could be repossessed.
However, there are ways to limit this debt, as it may be possible to obtain a mortgage write down or even a mortgage write-off.
Mortgage Write-Downs
If the sale of your home is not enough to cover the cost of your mortgage repayments, the debt will not automatically be forgotten about – you will still owe your bank or mortgage lender the outstanding sum of money.
Unfortunately, this problem is widespread in Ireland, as many homeowners have found themselves in negative equity. This has led to dire financial difficulties for a lot of households who have fallen into mortgage arrears, and yet are not able to generate enough capital from the sale of the property to climb out of debt.
But there are solutions available, one of which is a mortgage write down. This is when your mortgage lender agrees to write off part of your debt. You will then have to pay the outstanding amount, either as a lump sum, or through regular instalments.
A solicitor who specialises in personal insolvency will be able to make this request on your behalf, helping to reduce the value of your loan to a more manageable sum.
Mortgage Write-Offs
In some exceptional circumstances, it may even be possible to secure of mortgage write-off, where your mortgage debt is written off entirely. This is open to people who are in a difficult situation which is unlikely to improve in the future.
At Gibson & Associates, we can assist you with this application, collating the necessary evidence to prove that you are eligible for a mortgage write-off.
Debt Write-Downs & Debt Write-Offs
Debt write-downs and even debt write-offs can be an option for many individuals facing personal insolvency. Find out whether you could benefit from a debt write-down or debt write-off today by getting in touch with us at Gibson & Associates Solicitors.
Debt Write-Downs
Write-down debt is when your creditors (meaning the people you owe money to) agree to reduce the size of your debt. This may reduce the value of an asset, but at least it does not eliminate it entirely, as bankruptcy will do.
Furthermore, debt write-down limits the balance of your outstanding debt to a more manageable total. This can be paid as a lump sum or in regular instalments, depending upon the terms of the agreement.
As experts in personal insolvency solutions, we can request a debt write-down on your behalf, negotiating with your creditors to reach a mutually acceptable arrangement.
Debt Write-Offs
Alternatively, it may be possible to ask your creditors to write off your debt entirely. Debt write off in Ireland is a suitable option for those who are in a difficult situation that is not going to improve. This might include, for example, someone who has a very low income or who cannot work due to a medical condition.
Creditors often want an independent advisor to make a debt write off request on your behalf. A solicitor from our insolvency team can help you with this, collecting any evidence (such as medical evidence) that may be required and putting forward a strong case. If a debt write off is obtained, we will ensure the agreement is put in writing, protecting your position in the future.
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