Is Debt Consolidation Loan A Good Or Bad Idea

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Is Debt Consolidation Loan A Good Or Bad Idea
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What Is Debt Consolidation Loans

• Debt consolidation is a type of debt refinancing
  that allows consumers to pay off other debts.
• In general, debt consolidation entails rolling
  several unsecured debts, such as credit card
  balances, personal loans or medical bills, into
  one single bill thats paid off with a loan.

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Advantages Of Debt Consolidation

• You only have one monthly payment to worry about.
  
• You often consolidate at a lower interest rate
  which saves you money
• Your debt will be paid off in a set amount of
  time (typically 2-5 years)
• There usually arent any fees if you borrow money
  from a bank or credit union

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Disadvantages Of Debt Consolidation

• They often require security (collateral)
• You must have a decent credit rating
• Interest rates are usually higher than a home
  equity loan (refinancing your home)
• Interest rates for unsecured debt consolidation
  loans can be high
• If you don't address the problem that caused the
  debt in the first place, you may need another
  consolidation loan after paying off the first one

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Debt Consolidation Loans
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How Debt Consolidation Works

• There are many ways to consolidate debt
  depending on your unique situation
• Balance Transfers
• Balance Transfers allows people to move their
  debts such as credit card balances, student
  loans, home loan medical bills etc for a
  promotional or limited period.

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• Personal Loans
• Personal loans work by giving you access to
  money to cover personal expenses, which you pay
  back with interest and fees over a set period of
  time. The money you borrow can be used for almost
  any purpose, though some lenders wont allow you
  to use your funds for business purposes or
  secondary education.

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• Home Equity Loans
• A home-equity installment loan or a second
  mortgage, is a type of consumer debt. It allows
  homeowners to borrow against their equity in the
  residence. The loan amount is based on the
  difference between the home's current market
  value and the homeowner's mortgage balance due.

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• Debt Management Plans
• A Debt Management Plan helps you to manage
  your debts and pay them off at a more affordable
  rate by making reduced monthly payments.

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When Debt Consolidation A Good Idea

• You have good credit a favorable debt-to-income
  ratio.
• You can lower rates through debt consolidation
• You can afford your new monthly payments

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When Debt Consolidation A Bad Idea

• You still have poor money habits
• You have poor credit or a high DTI
• You have a small balance
• You owe too much to manage

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Conclusion

• Debt Consolidation Loan is a good or bad idea,
  It depends on your unique situation. In some
  situation, it is bad Idea but in some situation
  it is also a good idea.

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