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You don’t have to decide alone. As Australia’s leading debt management company, we help you find the optimal debt management solution for your situation – be that a Part 9 Debt Agreement, an Informal Agreement or debt consolidation. The right solution will depend on your financial circumstances and your monthly repayment capacity. Take our free assessment to understand what you’re eligible for.
Debt management solutions usually take 3-5 years to complete. The length of your particular debt management solution depends on your debt level, budget, and your creditors. Creditor negotiations can vary, which may affect the length of your solution. Likewise, the type of agreement you enter into can also have an effect.
Debt management companies charge a professional fee for their debt solutions. Our friendly team of non-judgmental Success Specialists will assess your financial situation for free and clearly explain all costs associated with our solutions.
Yes, we can help manage many tax debts and negotiate with the ATO for our personal customers. Take our free assessment form to understand your eligibility and receive tailored help to manage your debts.
Revive Financial specialises in personal and limited business debt solutions. We offer tailored debt management solutions for sole traders, subcontractors, partners, and directors, and we work closely with registered Corporate Liquidators for any company debt solutions.
Our debt management solutions typically include unsecured debts like credit cards, personal loans, payday loans, ATO debts, some Centrelink debts, and outstanding utility and phone bills.
Part 9 Debt Agreements cannot include certain fines, penalties, HECS debts, and some Centrelink debts.
No.
As a professional debt management company, the solutions our Success Specialists recommend, do not include secured creditors like home loans, some car loans, or other loans secured by property.
Our Success Specialists may suggest refinancing your mortgage or consolidating your debts to achieve a better interest rate or reduce what you pay. Let our team help you find the right solution.
Yes, you can always pay more and increase your repayments if your financial situation improves. Extra funds can be paid towards your debt management solution. There are no penalties if you pay your debts early.
The main difference comes down to the scope and focus of the solution. Debt management companies like Revive Financial conduct a full assessment of your financial hardship to tailor a repayment plan that helps you get back on track. However, credit repair companies examine your credit history and focus on boosting your credit score. A credit reporting agency simply compiles credit scores.
It depends.
The impact on your credit file will depend on the agreement type. Entering into a Part 9 Debt Agreement is an act of bankruptcy and will be recorded on your credit report and on the National Personal Insolvency Index (NPII). The record will remain on your credit report for the longer of five (5) years from the date the agreement was entered into, or two (2) years from the date the agreement is completed or otherwise terminated. All Informal Agreements are negotiated under financial hardship arrangements, which can remain on your credit history after the arrangement ends, however does not affect your credit score.
The overall effect on your ability to apply for loans can vary. We offer many lending alternatives, even for those with an affected credit file.