IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement) is an option to bankruptcy. In this, an agreement is reached between the lender and borrower to pay back the debt within five years in periodic installments. It is a solution proposed by the government itself after the Insolvency Act, 1986.

There are some advantages of Individual Voluntary Arrangements, especially when compared to bankruptcy. As illustrated on Creditfix – Individual voluntary arrangement, an IVA is vital for debt settlement. Below are some of its benefits.

Benefits of IVA

No work restriction

There is no restriction on where you work and in what capacity when you opt for an IVA, unlike bankruptcy, where you are deprived of working in several positions and armed forces. In an IVA, you can continue in your present line of work even while you pay back your debts. Unless mentioned in the contract, you are usually not liable to tell even your employer about being in an IVA.

It is a private affair

An IVA arrangement is a private affair between you and the creditor. It does not attract the same publicity as a case of bankruptcy does. It is not advertised in the newspaper, and nobody knows unless you choose to tell them yourself.

You can quickly pay off all your debt within five years

You can pay off your debt earlier than this if you can come up with a lump sum payment. After this period, you are not only debt free but also free to do anything you …