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A debt consolidation loan is a special loan you use to pay off all your debts. This means you only have to make one monthly payment to the loan.
A "free" debt consolidation loan does not have fees to set up. But it will still have interest.
Not sure how to deal with your debts? We can help. Use our free online debt advice tool.
A consolidation loan is tempting because:
However, even free consolidation loans are risky because:
Use our debt consolidation calculator to find out if this is the best option for you.
This depends on the interest rate a lender offers you.
This can be affected by:
You may only be able to borrow at a higher interest rate.
This means you pay more over the lifetime (or term) of the loan.
You will either have to:
Anytime you apply for a loan you should make sure:
Securing a loan against your property puts your home at risk.
Before you consolidate debt you should always:
Learn more about debt consolidation loans and your home.
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Answer 5 quick questions to find out. It should only a minute to get a clear picture of whether you are on top of your credit card, store card and catalogue repayments or not.
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Did you pay only the minimum payment last month?
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Do you regularly pay only the minimum payment?
3
Have you had any letters warning you that you are in 'persistent debt'?
4
Do you ever miss payments to your credit card, store card or catalogue accounts?
5
Do you worry about not being able to keep up with repayments or not being in control of your credit?
You are in control
Based on your answers it sounds like you are in control of your repayments.
You are reducing your balance. And you are also saving money by not paying interest.
This because you are not missing any payments and you are not just paying the minimum each month.
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Things are okay
Based on your answers, it sounds as though you are mostly keeping on top of your repayments at the moment.
That is great. By paying more than the minimum payment each month, you can:
Find out more about what can happen if you’re only making minimum payments by clicking the button below.
Things could be a bit better
Based on your answers it looks as though you are doing everything you can to keep on top of your repayments. But you might be able to make improvements.
If you depend on making the minimum payment each month, you are at risk of your account being in ‘persistent debt’. Your creditors will contact you and ask you to pay more each month.
And if you have missed any payments, you might be struggling to keep on top of your finances. Find out how we can help you.
You need debt help
Based on your answers, it looks like you’re struggling. We can help you out. Please get in touch with us for free debt advice.
Use our online debt advice tool for tailored budgeting advice and a personal action plan.
Or if you would like to talk to a debt advisor, please call us on 0800 138 1111.
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