Case study

How Tom reduced his monthly repayments by $650 to manage cost of living pressures

Revive THP
Initial debt
$5,500
Outcome
Paused payments
for 3 months

Key results at a glance

Results that speak for themselves
$850 to $200
Monthly repayment reduction
$650
Extra monthly cash flow
4
Payday loans managed

The challenge

Despite working full-time in sales, the rising cost of living and unexpected expenses left Tom trapped in an unmanageable cycle of short-term debt.

Cost of living pressures

Rising everyday expenses and unexpected costs severely impacted Tom’s ability to keep up with his standard living requirements.

The payday loan trap

To stay afloat, Tom became overcommitted on credit, accumulating $5,500 across four separate payday loans.

Unsustainable repayments

Meeting the $850 per month minimum repayments across multiple lenders left Tom with virtually nothing to live on.

Ongoing financial strain

Even after completing his first THP in December, Tom was still struggling to get ahead and urgently needed an extension to avoid defaulting.

The solution

After reviewing Tom’s ongoing struggles, we identified that securing a second Temporary Hardship Plan would provide the immediate, short-term relief required to stabilise his finances.

Comprehensive financial assessment

We evaluated Tom’s current income, his lack of assets, and the heavy burden of his $850 monthly repayment obligations.

Creditor negotiation

We advocated on Tom’s behalf, negotiating directly with all four payday loan providers to explain his ongoing hardship.

Tailored short-term relief

We successfully secured a major reduced payment plan for a three-month period (expiring in April) to grant Tom immediate financial relief.

Complete transparency

We ensured Tom clearly understood the terms of his second THP and how to use this three-month window to reassess and restructure his finances.

Why this approach worked

Getting started is easy and straightforward

Reason 1

Immediate cash flow relief

By negotiating the repayments down from $850 to $200 a month, we instantly freed up $650 in Tom’s monthly budget, allowing him to cover his essential living expenses without relying on more credit.

Reason 2

Crucial breathing space

Rather than defaulting on his payday loans, Tom was granted a three-month grace period by his creditors. This structured pause provides him with the time needed to stabilise his finances and plan his next steps without the stress of aggressive collection calls.

The result

Tom successfully entered his second Revive Temporary Hardship Plan, experiencing an immediate reduction in financial stress. All four creditors approved the heavily reduced payment plan, giving him three months of short-term relief to manage the rising cost of living and regain control of his budget.

Before
After
Improvement
Monthly repayments
$850
$200
$650 saved per month
Creditor pressure
High (struggling with 4 payday lenders)
Managed (hardship terms agreed)
Protection from collections
Financial status
Overcommitted and stressed
Breathing space secured
Time to stabilise finances
Cash flow
Severely restricted
Freed up for essentials
Improved daily living standards

Additional benefits

A comprehensive approach to your financial recovery

Immediate relief from high-pressure payday loan repayments

Mental clarity and reduced financial stress

Avoided defaulting on existing credit agreements

Freed-up cash flow to manage everyday cost of living expenses

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