Descent into debt


Descent into debt

 

1. Missed payments -  often the first sign that something is wrong.

 

2. Penalties - heavy penalty charges can follow late or non-payment.

 

3. Juggling finances - unable to make all repayments, individuals often prioritise one debt over another, or go without basic living items.

 

4. Pressure from creditors - unpaid creditors make contact at this stage, with varying levels of understanding.

 

5. Breakdown - people can become overwhelmed by the pressure of debt and try to ignore what is happening.  The debt gets worse.  

 

6. Unrealistic arrangements - when creditors make contact, repayments are often set too high. The borrower is almost certain to default.

 

7. Legal proceedings - leading to creditors asking the courts to issue enforcement orders, bankruptcy and eviction.

 

8. Total loss - individuals can incur large financial and personal loss.

 

 

 

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