UK Debt Consolidation Loans: Benefits
Debt consolidation UK is when you combine your outstanding debts into one UK Debt Consolidation Loan which usually a lower interest rate and therefore could lower monthly repayments.
A Debt Consolidation Loan UK does mean that the debt will be secured against your home, so it is not right for everybody. But, you may find that this form of Debt Consolidation UK is the right solution to your debt problems.
UK Debt Consolidation is increasing in popularity, which is no surprise as the level of personal debt in Britain is also on the increase. Recent reports show that personal debt is growing by GBP1 million every eight and a half minutes, with this debt figure showing no sign of slowing.
Debt Consolidation: UK Benefits
Debt Consolidation involves paying off your unsecured debt with a single debt consolidation loan, meaning that you have just the new loan to pay, instead of multiple UK debt. Consolidation often means that your can benefit from a lower interest rate as the new loan will be secured against your home.
If you have multiple debts then you could benefit from Debt Consolidation. UK lenders understand the problem that many people have in trying to afford multiple debts which is why UK debt consolidation loans are available.
To summarise, the advantages of a Debt Consolidation Loan UK, could include:
1: Reduced monthly payment.
2: Lower interest rate than your unsecured debts.
3: Only 1 creditor.
4: UK Consolidation of your Debt.
What is Debt Consolidation UK?
Debt Consolidation UK allows you to combine your existing debts into one loan. This loan may be secured against your home so that you can benefit from a lower interest rate than your current unsecured debt.
Debt Consolidation Help
If you are interested in Debt Consolidation UK but you feel as though you do not want to get into any further debt, then no loan debt consolidation could be right for you. This is also known as a debt management plan and allows you to reduce your monthly payments to your debt.
The best way to see what debt consolidation plan is right for you is to speak with one of our expert Debt Consolidation UK advisors. They will go through your finances and help you to see which debt solution is right for you, there may be other alternatives which are a better solution to your debt problems.
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We are able to resolve any unsecured debt, meaning credit cards, medical bills, etc. Debts that are secured by property, such as mortgages, car loans, or purchase contracts cannot be included. We also cannot service IRS obligations or government-backed student loans.
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How do you know which debt settlement or debt consolidation program to choose, when theirs 1000's out there?
How do you know which program is good and which one is right for you. I heard their is a way to check there beruo report or something, not sure what its called. How can you see the results and reputation of the debt settlement program or debt consolidation program.
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July 21st, 2009 at 4:39 am
If you have 10k in the bank, why not use half of it on your debt. That would make things much more manageable.
Then get yourself on a written budget and attack the other 7500.
July 21st, 2009 at 4:56 am
Debt consolidation loans are usually a rip-off, extending loans way out and you end up paying a lot more in interest, plus the loan origination fees increase the amount owed.
Instead:
Transfer credit card debt to lower interest rate cards, some will give you 0% for a transfer. Do this before deciding which one has the highest interest rate to pay off first.
Pay at least double the minimum monthly payment on the credit cards and car loan. This extra will go entirely towards the principal, and reduce the debt a lot faster.
Pay off the highest interest rate credit card (or loan) first.
It is also a good idea to pay extra principal on your house, to reduce the interest and increase the equity.
Sell the car and get a used one that costs less if you have to.
Destroy your credit cards and don't use them again, instead get a credit/debit card that pays interest and cash back for any charges. So you make money when using it instead of pay money.
July 22nd, 2009 at 6:44 am
Debt consolidation is an option, and you should look into it. Just be careful about WHAT you're getting into. Some plans, because of their higher APR rates get you into more trouble than you were.
Also, some lenders look poorly upon it later on. Some institutions believe that it really is a black mark. It will depend upon the types of deals that your particular company or lender work out, and of course, your own individual circumstance. For some with absolutely NO way out, debt consolidation is a welcome option.
Take a good hard look at all the options and plans offered, and don't let a single company pressure you into something you just can't do. Make sure that you're comfortable with the plan offered before you commit to it.
In any case, it doesn't hurt to investigate debt consolidation as an option. It doesn't cost you anything to find out more information about it.
If you want a place to start your investigating, there's information and listings for debt consolidation providers on the page listed below. You'll probably find something of use there:
http://axalda.info/debt-consolidation.html
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:18 am
Call the hospital and see if they have any programs that can help. Last month when I ended up in the ER with my gallbladder we got put on a payment plan where we only pay off $28 a month until the bill is gone. The surgeons office also worked out a plan where we actually only have to pay half of what the bill would have been (because my dingbat husband cancled our health insurance back in May *smacks head against wall*).
July 23rd, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Most of the debt repair/consolation/settlement companies want their fees up front and leave you credit trashed.
Check nfcc.org for listings legit non-profit credit counseling services. They can help you set up a budget and work out clearing up your debt.
You can tackle your debt yourself by putting every extra penny on the highest interest rate debt, while making minimum payments on the rest. When the highest is paid, move to the next, till they are all paid off.
It will take 2 or 3 years but if you work at it, you'll be out of debt with a good payment history.
July 23rd, 2009 at 9:32 pm
You don't need anyone to do it for you. All they do is negotiate your debts for you and collect a fee. You can do it yourself!
Call all of them and work out a payment plan and try to get your interest lowered or stopped.
Then, make the minimum payments on every one of them. On the lowest dollar value, put all your extra effort toward paying it off. Once it is paid off, then roll that extra money to the next largest balance. Continue this snowball until all your debts are paid off.
You proabbly need to cut your expenses back to the bare minimum. Get rid of cable, cell phones, internet, etc. Lower your electric bill, gas bill, water bill, etc. Don't eat at a restaurant until your debts are under control.
Try to increase your income by getting a second job. If you have a car with payments, get rid of it, and buy a good dependable used car for CASH.
Go to the library and get "The Total Money Makeover". Read it and follwo it carefully.
Go check out Dave's website as well.
http://www.daveramsey.com
July 23rd, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Nope. Most charge insanely high fees and most don't work. You are only going to improve the situation by actually paying attention to your finances. If your situation is dire – try Dave Ramsey. He's hard core but his plan works – but only if you grow up and get serious.
July 23rd, 2009 at 10:15 pm
Hi, Jimmy:
First, I already answered a related question, so I've copied that answer below after the dashes.
If your number one objective is to simply improve your credit, you could just wait it out for another 2 years until the debt is 7 years old. You can then ask for it to be removed from your credit report. If this is your objective, then don't pay the debt. Records on your credit report are good from 7 years of last transaction so any payments or charges you make resets that 7-year clock.
Personally, I've never used a debt consolidation company because I've felt capable of trying the same tactics myself. Granted, these companies are professionals and may get special "deals" and privileges that I wouldn't get, but I've still been pretty pleased with my own results.
Before using a debt consolidation company, I recommend trying your own hand at it. Contact your creditors. Before you do, determine how much you can afford to pay in a monthly payment. Even better, if you have some money saved up as a lump sum, you can try to pay them off in a couple of chunks. The more money you can give them at once, the better your negotiating power.
If you're in collections, ask the creditors by how much they'll reduce the total amount owed if you pay now/in 30 days/in 60 days/within a year.
If you're not in collections yet, ask the creditors how much they'll reduce your total interest. Some companies (e.g. Discover used to do this) will even suspend interest entirely while you're in re-payment. Of course, you can't use the credit card during that time, but you're saving money and salvaging your credit.
Good luck!
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There are several benefits to credit card consolidation:
- Convenience (only one or two payments)
- Easier to manage (less likely to forget a bill!)
- Possibly a lower combined interest rate
Generally, when companies help you by consolidating your credit cards, they contact the credit card companies on your behalf and try to negotiate a lower interest rate (you can do this on your own, by the way). Then, the companies can take one of several methods for that single consolidated payment. Options include…
- Financing your debt themselves and then THEY pay your creditors
- Helping you find a financier to consolidate your debt
- Having you roll all of your debt under one of your existing accounts and pay off the others
As such, credit card consolidation does not affect your credit rating. In fact, the results of consolidation are often positive simply because it's easier to manage and you may pay less interest.
All this being said, I've never used a consolidation agency because I never wanted to pay the fees. Instead, I contacted my creditors myself and asked for the best possible interest rate they could give me, and asked what kind of arrangements I could make to manage debt. In general, they all worked with me.
By the way, here's one thing to consider when paying off your debt: Bad credit falls off your credit report 7-10 years after your last transaction. So, if you have a liability that is 6 years and 10 months old, carefully consider whether you pay it off or not. If you touch that account at all, even if it's to pay it off, suddenly that 7-year period is renewed. So, the choice you have to make is: Do you want something that was bad and is now paid on your credit report for another 7 years, or do you just want it gone entirely?
There are some ethical questions there, too (e.g. if the debt was yours and you were above 18 at the time, you should pay the debt to be ethical). These are questions that only you can answer. But, when working with a consolidation company, make sure they only consolidate the accounts you want them to touch.
Good luck.
July 24th, 2009 at 4:12 am
Stay away from any that charge a fee.
Most if not all of these companies will trash your credit.
What they do is not pay your creditors for months and then try and settle for less under the threat of bankruptcy. No special skills. They just don't pay.
Your creditors do not have to deal with these people because it is your debt.
Also, If they don't pay you creditors. You, and you alone are still responsible for the debt. Your creditors will sue you and not the company you hire.