How Kristy & John saved 55% on their debt and kept their family home
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Kristy and John’s story
Kristy & John
Western AustraliaWhen John suffered a nervous breakdown and couldn't work, Kristy struggled to cover the mortgage and living expenses. Relying on high-interest credit cards, their debt grew to over $70,000. Unable to refinance due to limited equity, we helped them set up a Part 9 Debt Agreement to consolidate their debts into one affordable monthly payment.
Age
Unspecified
Employment status
Full-time employed
Location
Western Australia
Household type
Couple, 3 dependents
Employment
One full-time, one off work
The challenge
Despite Kristy working full-time, an unexpected health crisis and compounding financial pressures left the family trapped in high-interest debt with their home on the line.
Unexpected hardship
John suffered a severe nervous breakdown, leaving him unable to work and reducing the household to a single income.
Compounding expenses
The high cost of living for a family of five, combined with ongoing mortgage obligations, forced them to rely heavily on credit cards to survive.
High-interest debt
The reliance on credit cards caused their unsecured debt to rapidly balloon to over $70,000.
Risk to family home
Because they had limited equity in their property, refinancing was not an option, putting their family home at severe risk of having to be sold to cover debts.
The solution
Comprehensive financial assessment
Practical guidance
Tailored solutions
Complete transparency
Why this approach worked
Getting started is easy and straightforward
Significant debt reduction
By establishing a Part 9 Debt Agreement, we successfully negotiated their total obligations down from $70,000 to $31,500, instantly removing $38,500 (a 55% reduction) of financial burden.
Asset protection and simplified management
Instead of drowning in high-interest credit card fees, Kristy and John now make a single, affordable payment of $550 a month. Most importantly, this strategy allowed them to entirely avoid selling their family home.
The result
Within 6 weeks of engaging with Revive Financial, Emma successfully consolidated all her debts and experienced immediate financial relief. The outcomes exceeded her expectations in both cash flow improvement and long-term savings.
Additional benefits
Kept the family home for their three children, avoiding the disruption of a forced sale.
Drastically reduced financial stress, allowing John the peace of mind needed to properly recover.
Eliminated compounding credit card interest entirely.
Consolidated all debts into one $550 monthly payment.
Consolidating single mother’s debt
After losing her fiancé, Sarah was left with loans, mounting childcare costs, medical expenses, and the added pressure of COVID’s impact on the farming industry – leaving her $40,000 in debt across five creditors. As a single mum working full-time, she was exhausted from juggling it all alone. We consolidated her debts into a single affordable plan through a Part 9 Debt Agreement, reducing her total debt by $25,000 and helping her avoid bankruptcy.
Protecting the family home
When serious health complications forced Mark to reduce his working hours, medical costs piled on top of his mortgage and family expenses, leaving him with over $46,000 in debt across four creditors. Worried about losing his home equity, we set up a Part 9 Debt Agreement to consolidate everything into a single affordable payment, reducing his total debt by $17,000 and protecting his family home.
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Revive helped me navigate one of the hardest points in my life financially. I love that you connect with an agent and you only speak to them. Kylie has made getting my life back so easy and pain-free. I honestly can't speak highly enough.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I can’t thank Revive Financial and especially my consultant enough for the support and guidance throughout my Debt Agreement. From the beginning, the process was explained clearly and I always felt like I had someone there to answer my questions and help me through what was a very difficult financial period. The communication, professionalism and understanding I received made such a stressful experience feel much more manageable. Today, having made my final payment and officially completed my Debt Agreement, I feel an incredible sense of relief and achievement. It’s a huge weight off my shoulders and feels like a fresh start financially. I’m extremely grateful for the assistance I received from Revive Financial and would happily recommend them to anyone who may be struggling financially and needs someone supportive and understanding to help them get back on track. Thank you again for helping me get to this point. 5 stars without hesitation! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Yes. From the moment my debt payment plan was approved, my experience with Revive Financial has remained very positive. Their case managers understand the human side of financial hardship and are always considerate, supportive and willing to discuss alternative arrangements when needed. The flexibility and consistency of their payment arrangements gave me the opportunity to stay on track and ultimately pay off my debt. I genuinely appreciate the support I received and would highly recommend Revive Financial to anyone experiencing financial hardship and looking for a compassionate and flexible service. Keep It Up
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