What can happen....
Different creditors are allowed different ways of recovering
their money in law, which should be taken into consideration
when you schedule your payments to creditors.
- Preferred creditors should be paid first. They
should not be ignored under any circumstances.
- Secondary creditors should be paid only after you
have reached an agreement with all preferred creditors.
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| Preferred
Creditors |
Possible
Action |
| Mortgage |
Repossession |
| Second mortgage |
Repossession |
| Secured Loans |
Repossession |
| Income tax, National Insurance,
VAT |
Distraint/Bankruptcy |
| Council tax/Community Charge |
Distraint/imprisonment |
| TV Licence |
Fine/Distraint/Imprisonment |
| Water rates |
Disconnection |
| Gas / Electricity |
Disconnection |
| Court fines |
Distraint/imprisonment |
| Maintenance Arrears |
Distraint/imprisonment |
| Hire purchase (Essential items) |
Repossession of goods |
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Secondary creditors have less power to recover debts,
but should not be ignored.
These include: -
- Unsecured loans
- Credit Cards
- Unnecessary hire purchase agreements
- Store cards
- Catalogue and mail order
- Mobile phone (disconnected)
- Repossessed house or car loans
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