Professional Advisers, Introducers & Mortgage BrokersIF YOU HAVE CLIENTS THAT ARE IN FINANCIAL DIFFICULTY WE CAN OFFER FREE ACCESS TO OUR DEBT ADVISORY SERVICE Mortgage Brokers and other professional advisers can obtain free access to the services of The Debt Counsellors, part of Debts.co.uk plc, a national group of advisers and insolvency practitioners specialising in providing solutions to individuals with debt problems. As one of the oldest established organisations dealing with personal debt (10 years), we are well placed to offer professionals all of the assistance and technical support required to offer clients a service that is second to none and which is based upon a best advice model. You will benefit from enhanced levels of customer service, increased business and compliance with FSA guidelines. How to register with our service To register with us simply complete and return a Broker Agreement (click here to download Broker Agreement - PDF : 256KB) or call our broker help line on 0870 990 9723 for specific advice on our service The procedure for referring a client is as follows:
1. Obtain written consent from client to share information with us. (click here to download Client Consent Form - PDF : 187KB).
2. Send us a completed client questionnaire. (click here to download the Client Questionnaire - PDF : 849KB) We can accept documentation by email;
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, fax: 0870 011 0634 or by post to: The Debt Counsellors ltd, Gisborne Close, Staveley, Chesterfield, S43 3JT. Procedure we follow once a client is referred: 1. We will make contact with the client to discuss their situation in full and advise on the best option(s). The introducer will be kept informed of the situation at all times.
2. If the client is presented with more than one option, we will detail the pros and cons of the each option, and ask the client to discuss this with their introducer. Benefits to Professional advisers Mortgage brokers and other professional advisers taking advantage of our our service will benefit from the following: - FREE access to professional guidance and expertise from any one of our seven leading insolvency practitioners. Feel free to call our help line on 0870 990 9723 for specific advice.
- All initial consultations are with a qualified insolvency professional and completely FREE of charge.
- Client retention.
- A fee will be paid to introducers in respect of the work they do in preparing the initial fact find information where an IVA is approved.
- Avoid the risk of future claims for not complying with MCOB 4.7.6
Benefits to your clients - Clients will have direct access to a national network of qualified debt advisers with an understanding of this complex market.
- Clients will be given impartial independent advice and information on a range of options and solutions that will enable them to make realistic choices for their future.
- Clients can benefit from a range of financial solutions that could enable them to:
a) Stop a bankruptcy petition and other legal proceedings.
b) Stop creditors from taking out a charging order against their property.
c) Freeze interest on debts.
d) Legally write off a substantial proportion of their unsecured debts. Why The Debt Counsellors? The Debt Counsellors are a group of debt solutions companies comprising of experienced debt advisers, debt management programmes and insolvency practitioners specialising in providing solutions to individuals with debt problems. All clients are dealt with in-house, we also have an insolvency practice in Scotland who can advise on Trust Deeds which is the Scottish version of an IVA.
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