IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement)
In 1986 Individual Voluntary Arrangement was introduced as a new chapter of legislation that will enable you to avoid the trauma of declaring bankruptcy. This induction proved to be beneficial for those people who’re above £15,000 in debt, conditioned that they should be in constant employment.
You can consider IVA as a legally binding agreement that will protect you against any further actions taken by your creditors.
Under IVA you are abide to your creditors to pay only what you can afford in a single payment every month that bonded for five years. Also your creditors agree to switch off your debt that you’re not in a condition to repay. Hence leaving you alone.