What is an Approved Intermediary?
They must be approved by a Competent Authority
An Approved Intermediary is a Debt Advisor who has been approved by a Competent Authority as a suitable person to act as an Intermediary between the person seeking to make a Debt Relief Order application and the Official Receiver.
The Intermediary must apply to the Competent Authority in accordance with the Insolvency Act and within regulations laid down. There are numerous restrictions and requirements that an Intermediary must take into account, some of which are listed below.
- The Intermediary must not be subject to insolvency procedures themselves
- They must not have been convicted of any offence of dishonesty, fraud or violence where the conviction are not spent
- They must not have been involved in any unfair or deceitful practices
- They must not be subject to a Debt Relief Order
- The must have experience in debt advice
- Must be deemed a fit and proper person
An Approved Intermediary can have their status removed if the Official Receiver finds evidence that they have not conducted themselves in accordance with the regulations. Frequent checks are made.
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f you wish to discuss the Debt Relief Order procedure and understand how it can help you please complete the following form or telephone freephone 0800 074 6918.
Listed below are some of the frequently asked questions relating to Debt Relief Orders
- Introduction to Debt Relief Orders
- What is a Debt Relief Order?
- What debts can be included in a Debt Relief Order?
- What debts are excluded from a DebtRelief Order?
- Is my Hire Purchase affected by a Debt Relief Order?
- Is my Motability Car Scheme affected by a Debt Relief Order?
- Who can apply for a Debt Relief Order?
- What is a Competent Authority?
- What is an Approved Intermediary?
- What is the cost of a Debt Relief Order?
- Why should I consider a Debt Relief Order rather than Bankruptcy?
- How do I apply for a Debt Relief Order?
- Who decides if my Debt Relief Order is approved?
- What if my circumstances change whilst I am in a Debt Relief Order?
- How will my creditors know I am in a Debt Relief Order?
- What happens to interest and charges if I am in a Debt Relief Order?
- Rent Arrears and Debt Relief Order's
- Will I be allowed a reasonable standard of living?
- Debt Relief Order Case Study 1
- Debt Relief Order Case Study 2
- Debts incurred after the granting of a Debt Relief Order
- What are the restrictions of a Debt Relief Order?
- What happens if you are dishonest before or during a Debt Relief Order?
- How will a Debt Relief Order affect you?
- What debts are not covered by a Debt Relief Order?
- Will a Debt Relief Order (DRO) affect my council tenancy as I am in debt?
- Can I apply to the Police if I have a Debt Relief Order (DRO)?
- Does getting a job after getting a Debt Relief Order (DRO) affect me, because I am seriously in debt?
IVA's
The IVA Guide
Money Advice Direct has put together an IVA Guide based on the enquiries and questions that we receive at our helpline offices.
In the guide we cover such subjects as IVA Approval, early settlment of your IVA, missed IVA payments, IVA failure, additional debt claims and much more.
[click here for IVA Guide]
What is an IVA?
The IVA is an extremely powerful tool enabling you to clear your debt and return to a clean financial bill of health. Visit Money Advice Direct's Guide to Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs).
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