Debt consolidation is the process of combining multiple debt or credit lines into a single payment plan. The goal of debt consolidation is to reduce interest rates and payments. Debt consolidation is not a magic pill. It does not make debt vanish, but if done right it allows the borrower to become debt free sooner than otherwise would be possible. Many companies offer debt management and credit counseling services. Investigate several and find one that has a solid reputation and high ethical standards. The NFCC and AICCCA are organizations whose member companies promote financial education and responsible behavior. Understand the risks of credit and debt and employ smart strategies to achieve financial independence. Debt consolidation lenders are in business to make money. One way they do this is by emphasizing lower monthly payments while downplaying longer payment terms. Don’t expect to qualify for low teaser rates if your credit is imperfect. Get straight answers about how the process works and what it will cost before committing to a deal. Take advantage of our free loan payment calculator to help choose the best plan for your situation. Borrowers with shaky credit and unsecured loans (no home equity) may pay higher interest rates, but they still have opportunities to reduce costs. Change the habits that lead to poor credit and high debt. Fix the root cause, not just the symptoms. Earn more, spend less and be patient. Bad habits and debt accumulated over a long period of time will take a similar long period of time to unwind. Cancel credit cards, or if that’s impossible leave them at home. Contact the credit card issuer to negotiate more favorable terms. Do you own a home? Homeowners may be able to establish a tax deductible home equity loan. Consider origination fee, title insurance and appraisal charges when comparing home equity loans, and recognize that loan default can lead to title forfeiture. Please use this free calculator to estimate actual monthly loan payments based on rates quoted by financial institutions. Enter values for the loan amount (example: 75000), loan length in months (example: 60), and the interest rate (example: 5.75), then click the calculate button. Enter whole numbers or decimals. Do not enter a comma or dollar sign. Non-numeric entries will cause errors. The reset button clears entered values.
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