Loan Consolidation - What To Do If Your Finances Get Out Of Control
For those with a range of small, high interest debts it can be a real struggle to keep on top of finances.
Paying a number of high interest debts can mean paying out a small fortune in repayments each month as well as having to make a number of repayments, which can increase the chances of a late or missed repayment.
Anyone that feels that they are losing control of their finances as a result of the level of debt and the number of debts that they have should ensure that early action is taken.
Many people have a tendency to struggle on until things get totally out of hand, and often this can lead to missed repayments, hassle from creditors, and ultimately a damaged credit history, which can make your financial future extremely difficult.
There are a number of solutions available for those with a number of high interest debts, and one of the most effective solutions is loan consolidation, which can help to reduce the amount that you pay out each month as well as making your finances far easier to manage.
By finding a low rate consolidation loan with which to wrap up all of your smaller, high interest debts such as credit and store cards, you can enjoy making just one simple repayment each month, and you could see the amount that you have to repay cut by a significant amount in some cases.
If you are starting lose control of your finances you should calculate how much you owe on your smaller debts - make sure that you contact each of the creditors so that you have an accurate figure and don't base it on guesswork.
You can then look into getting a consolidation loan for the amount required to pay off all of these smaller debts.
Consolidation loans are available on both a secured or unsecured basis.
If you are a homeowner you can enjoy longer repayment periods with an secured consolidation loan, which can further reduce the amount that you have to pay out each month.
To get an unsecured consolidation loan you will need to have good credit, and the amount that you can borrow may be reduced, as most unsecured lenders will only lend up to £25,000 based on your financial and employment status.
However, even with an unsecured consolidation loan you could still ease the financial pressure and reduce your monthly repayments.
You should make sure that you shop around for a consolidation loan that offers competitive interest rates and repayment periods to suit you.
Remember, the amount that you can borrow will be based on a number of factors, such as your employment and financial status, your income, your credit rating, etc.
Once you have found a suitable consolidation loan, the lender will often deal with repayment of your smaller debts on your behalf by obtaining the account details and balances from you, and you will then start making just one repayment to the new lender rather than a number of repayments to your existing creditors.