Have you received a letter, email, or phone call from Hoist Finance? If so, it usually means your debt has been purchased from a bank or lender, and Hoist is now requesting repayment. Don’t panic — you have rights, and there are ways to stop further contact and reduce what you owe.
At Fresh Start Debt Support, we’ve helped thousands of people deal with Hoist Finance, Capquest, PRA Group, and other UK debt collection agencies. With our guidance, you can stop creditor contact, avoid court, and explore affordable solutions that work for you — all with free, confidential support.
Hoist Finance UK is a debt purchaser. This means they buy “written-off” debt from banks, credit card companies, catalogues, and utility providers. They then pursue the debtor directly for repayment. In many cases, Hoist instructs solicitors such as Howard Cohen & Co. to send letters or issue County Court Claims on their behalf.
Debts typically bought by Hoist include:
No. You should never rush to pay a debt without confirming that:
Many people pay debts they’re not legally required to — or enter into unaffordable plans under pressure. Always speak to a debt specialist first. Use our free debt calculator or call us to understand your position.
Yes — Hoist can issue a County Court Claim through their solicitors if no resolution is made. If ignored, this can lead to a County Court Judgment (CCJ), which can damage your credit and lead to further enforcement.
However, court action is usually avoidable. With a formal debt solution or by entering an affordable payment plan, you can often stop legal action and reduce what you owe. The earlier you act, the better your options.
Depending on your income and debt level, you may qualify for one of the following solutions:
If Hoist or their solicitors are contacting you by phone or letter, you have the right to request that:
Our team can speak to Hoist Finance for you and help manage the communication on your behalf.
We’re not a faceless call centre. We’re a small, UK-based team that focuses on personal support, fast responses, and no-pressure advice. Every day, we help people stop collections from Hoist Finance, Link Financial, Cabot Financial, and other collectors.
You don’t have to face Hoist Finance alone — let’s find your way forward together.
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