Minimal Asset Process (MAP)

MAP is generally only an option for non-homeowners in Scotland that are have been in receipt of benefits for the last 6 months or have no available surplus after being assessed using the common financial tool.

Your total assets (excluding car) should be worth no more than £2,000, with no single asset worth over £1,000. Your car or other vehicle should be worth no more than £3,000 and your debt level can’t exceed £25,000.

What are the advantages of MAP

The advantage of MAP is that it normally lasts for 6 months, and you will not have to make any payments in unless your situation changed in the 6 months prior to discharge. If your situation has altered over those 6 months you will revert to normal Sequestration route.

What are the disadvantages of MAP?

The disadvantages of MAP are that it will have a effect on your credit history. The record will appear on your credit file for 6 years, and you are likely to find it very difficult to obtain further credit during this time. Also, your assets may need to be sold, to go towards repayment of your debts.

Following MAP, you will still face restrictions in working in certain professions, and it may also affect your current or future tenancy agreements.

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