Loan Consolidation Guide

Should you take out a consolidation loan?

Borrowing more money can be a good idea, but rarely a good option in and of itself. It often saddles the borrower with even greater debts, incurred when paying off previous loans.

There may be an argument in favour of some consolidation options, for example using a 0% credit card in cases where you can transfer debts without penalty.

And increasing a mortgage may be a way out for some people who feel they need a simplified long-term repayment approach. But it will almost certainly come at the cost of more interest payments.

For most debt problems, a sensible debt repayment plan, agreed with your creditors, is likely to offer a better long-term solution.

Where to go for more help

There several organisations offering free advice on how to deal with debts. Here are some of them:

Insolvency Helpline – call 0800 074 6918, or go here: www.insolvencyhelpline.co.uk/

National Debtline – call 0808 908 4000, or go here: www.nationaldebtline.co.uk

Consumer Credit Counselling Service – call 0800 138 1111 or go here: www.cccs.co.uk


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