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Getting support during unemployment days is not something unexampled. Given the right conditions and criteria (such as eligibility) an IVA is just the right thing for many of you. The struggle to finally give a helping hand to those who are hit by the tormenting effects of debt has recently known a foe: recession.

According to official figures, the UK economy has known an unexpected contraction between July and September. This event can easily qualify as the most renowned historical phenomena since 1955.

As long as the UK’s economy relies itself on financial services in particular, the recession is here to stay (contrary to countries such as France and Germany who already exited in the second quarter of 2009). The terrible GDP figures are likely to convince the Bank of England to extend its policy of quantitative easing (the attempt of the central bank to print money and buy bonds from companies in order to stimulate the economy) and at the same time to tighten lending conditions.

There are definitely certain types of loans, which should not be granted so easily but what about those who have already applied for credit with success? The finances sector has become a mother with a great sense of consciousness: nurturing is the main concern and giving birth to others is just something hypothetical.

Therefore our discussion will solely focus on the category of people who were already “brought to life”.

Knowing that the number of people left without a job will rocket to a staggering 3 million in the first months of 2010 and that the UK personal debt stood at £1,460bn in December 2009, chances are that many unemployed must get an IVA as soon as possible.

Making payments regularly is similar to maintaining happiness within a marriage. The presence of the wife is just as important as that of the husband; the same applies for keeping our finances in order. In other words, generating a stable income goes hand in hand with handling loans.

For those who have lost an indispensable partner (income) IVA is an option soon after receiving a confirmation of employment. The easiest option would be applying online or at least having an eligibility test before living a false dream. Answering few questions might bring you closer to the essential image.

  • How much unsecured debt do you owe
  • How many creditors do you have
  • How much do your creditors ask for each month
  • Do you own a property
  • Do you have a Hire Purchase agreement


Although the UK was highly affected during the last year by this financial epidemic and the need of an IVA grew in intensity, there are still some elementary requirements in order to beneficiate of an IVA. Requirements for unemployed people are the same as compared to a regular IVA.

  • Your debt must be unsecured and not lower than £15,000
  • You must owe debt to more than two different creditors
  • Your repayment of the debt must be at least 25% of it
  • The budget being at your disposal should cover for the payment of the 25% andof the supplementary costs
  • You must be employed!


As a conclusion to our topic, we must emphasize that the most important factor of an IVA is income. Some articles promote the false idea that an IVA is just the right option for unemployed people burdened in debt. Just imagine the odds of lighting the fire without wood or matches. As long as the individual lacks one or the other, the chances of cooking are practically zero. As long as individuals are unemployed IVA remains a mere dream, still dreams can be achieved with a little bit of effort.