Loan and microloan waivers
Introduction
Loans and microloans are one of the main traps of gamblers: with their help, rates are extended, and debts accumulate like an avalanche. Divestment is a critical stage in getting rid of gambling addiction and restoring financial stability.
1. Understanding lending risks for rates
High interest rates on loans: microfinance organizations and credit cards often charge interest from 20% to 300% per annum.
Debt escalation: early closure of the next rate with a new loan turns the amount of debt into an "eternal loan."
Debt dependence: a person gets used to "solving" the problem of lack of money with a new loan, closing a vicious circle.
2. Signs of using credits to play
1. Periodic appeals to MFIs: frequent loans for minimum terms (7-30 days).
2. Shifting debts: early repayment of one loan at the expense of a new one.
3. Requests for new cards and credit limits: increase in the credit ceiling on MasterCard/Visa cards.
4. Lack of other reasons: loans not for household needs, but exclusively before large sessions.
3. Step 1. Blocking new loans and credits
1. Rejection of pre-approved proposals:- Call the bank and MFIs, ask to exclude your name from all marketing mailings and stop offers.
- The bank temporarily blocks the possibility of new transactions and registration of an increased limit.
- Request a "ban on issuing loans" in your credit report: banks will see a mark and refuse automatically.
4. Step 2. Termination of existing microloans
1. Debt listing:- Write down all microloans: amount, interest, terms, late fees.
- Snowball method: Start with the smallest loans, closing them faster.
- Avalanche method: repay loans with the highest interest first.
- Contact MFIs with a request to extend the loan term without interest or reduce the rate.
- Enter into a new payment schedule, asking for installments without penalties.
5. Step 3. Alternatives to borrowed funds
1. Personal budget and savings funds:- Save 5-10% of your income on a "airbag" every month.
- Working part-time on weekends, freelancing or renting out property to cover needs without loans.
- In emergency cases, contact loved ones, not microfinance organizations.
6. Step 4. Psychological support
1. Mutual aid groups:- Gamblers Anonymous, online forums - share your loan waiver experience.
- Working with a psychologist helps break the money → play → loan association chain.
- Keep a payment diary, record every step - this strengthens motivation.
7. Fixing the result
1. Budget automation:- Get on the auto-transfer of part of your salary to a deposit card without the possibility of redistribution.
- Remove all MFO applications from the phone.
- Block loan sites through antivirus and DNS filters.
- Check your debts and liquidity - no new loans will be the best reward.
Conclusion
The rejection of loans and microloans is a strategically important step towards freedom from gambling addiction. Clear blocking of new loans, systematic repayment of existing obligations, search for alternative income and psychological support create a stable basis for financial and emotional health.