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Debt Consolidation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is debt consolidation?

Debt consolidation, also referred to as 'refinancing', is quite common these days. It's not because more people are in debt, it's simply because it just makes sense.
Today, you can top up your existing mortgage to incorporate those debts and remove the debt load without having to take out a second mortgage.

A debt consolidation loan can lessen the stress. Save big by getting the money you need to pay off all those bills and their high interest charges.

Why debt consolidation Loan?

* Lower your monthly payments
* Eliminate credit card debt
* Get cash to pay unexpected bills
* Make home improvements or repairs

Debt consolidation, in general, is taking out one loan to pay off many others. Of course, there are many ways of debt consolidation; they highly depend on social position of the loaner, purposes of the debt consolidation and others.
In USA on an average, people have eight credit cards and an average debt of $9340. High interest rate of 18-25% is one of the reasons due to which debt has grown at a pace of 5% every year.

As you can easily see, you become debt free person in a very short time. Without Debt Consolidation program, you are to pay your debts for 10-15 years' time. With Debt Consolidation program, this time can be reduced to 3-5 years.

What is debt relief?

Debt relief is the partial or total forgiveness of debt, or the slowing or stopping of debt growth, owed by individuals, corporations, or nations.

 

These are only few of the benefits to refinancing for debt consolidation!

There are some precautions, though, that MUST be recognized or you'll find yourself even deeper in debt. When strategies of this nature are utilized to "pull out of debt", one must go into such a strategy with just that mindset. If a cash out refinance is handled to clear off credit cards, only to max those cards again, the process can catch up to you. Most lenders view credit reports for just such patterns before approving a loan. Discipline is key. Be careful to follow through on your long-term plan to control your debt so it doesn't control you, and your decision to refinance with cash out can be a smart move.

Two Interesting notes:

· If you pay only the minimum payment stated on your revolving credit card, in the average case, it can take up to 30 years or more to pay off the balance of $5000. Most mortgages are refinanced every 5 years or less on average, due to increased home value, or moving.

· When lowering your monthly out-go, it's interesting to see what % of an increase that affords you with your current income. As little as $400 savings per month that you get to keep can mean a substantial "raise" you can give yourself...and you pay no more taxes on it!

 

 

Replacing credit card and revolving debt with mortgage debt

· Paying off high interest loans (credit cards) with a much lower interest loan, showing less outstanding loans on your credit and a less number of payments at bill time.

· Lowering your monthly net out-go, freeing up cash for everyday expenses or to ad more to the Principle portion of your Mortgage loan. I've had examples of homeowners restructuring their current home loans to pay off debt, saving $500 or more per month, which was applied back to Principle, carving 5 or more years off the length of the home loan...which leads to the next benefit...

· Term Reduction with a totally new loan, you have the opportunity of re-structuring with a shorter term directly OR indirectly, as shown above, by taking monthly savings of money not now needed on credit cards and applying the money to your loan, shortening your term.

· Payment Deferral when refinancing, you usually end up skipping a payment, sometimes two, in the lender switch. That can add up to a substantial amount that could be reapplied to your home loan or more pressing necessities.

· Raising Credit Scores, Mortgage loans are looked at more favorably than credit cards, especially when your balances on those credit cards exceed 35-50% of the maximum balance allowed. By paying off these loans, credit scores go up naturally when the companies report their information (usually in 3 month intervals).

· Increasing Tax Advantages. Currently you receive no tax benefit for that payment you're paying on those credit cards; but when that same debt is transferred to a mortgage loan, you receive a tax advantage on interest paid on that loan. For example, let's say you're in a 30 % tax bracket. For every $10,000 spent on interest on your home loan in that year, you could receive a $3000 deduction!

 

When is debt consolidation a good option?

Debt consolidation is an advisable option when the debtor has a lot of high interest debt, such as credit cards. By consolidating the unsecured debt and transferring it into secured debt, the debtor can potentially save a lot of money in both interest and principal.

 

Personal debt relief!

Personal debt has become large problem in recent years. In US household has $19,000 in non-mortgage debt
With such large debt loads, many individuals have difficulty making repayments on debts and are in need of help.

There are many companies who offer debt consolidation services.

What is bankruptcy?


If you are unable to pay your bills as they come due and you are unable to file a consumer proposal to creditors, it may be necessary to file an assignment in bankruptcy.

The concept behind bankruptcy is this: you assign (surrender) everything you own to a trustee in bankruptcy in exchange for the elimination of your unsecured debts.

The cost of filing for bankruptcy will depend on your monthly family income, the size of your family, and your assets. A bankruptcy trustee can help you determine the precise cost, and will help you understand each of the fees.

How can I get Debt Consolidation Loan Quote?


Debt Consolidation Loan Include:

** No initial credit check
** Bad Credit or Past Bankruptcy Accepted
** Gate your Quotes in 48 H

Fill out the debt consolidation quote Form and Within 24 hours you will receive up to 3 free no obligation debt consolidation loan quotes


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