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Is it a good idea to take out a small home equity loan to pay off credit cards?

Monday, July 27th, 2009
Black Aliss asked:


10000$ to consolidate 7000 in debt, the going interest rate is 7.5 % we are currently paying between 13%-23% on the cards
the remaining three thousand will go torward minor home improvements & maintanenece (new paint, gardening supplies etc) We are currently living on one income, i will return to work when my toddler goes to school in 2 yrs. My minimum payments on three cards all tolled is 250$ per month while the home equity loan is 65$ per month & that is principle & interest
my fico score (experian) is 704. I dont know my median score, as i get a free credit analysis with my WAMU visa but i get experian only…

Virginia

 

Unsecured Debt Consolidation Loan – Eliminate Debts Early

Friday, January 2nd, 2009
debt consolidation loans
Alex Jonnes asked:


You may be having smaller debts against your names, but still take early steps to eliminate them. Or these debts may turn out to be a repaying woe with high rate of interest attached to them. Unsecured debt consolidation loan is considered as one sure shot way of wiping away debts with lots of other advantages. The loan pays off all your unsecured debts like credit card debts, medical bills, unsecured personal loans etc.

Unsecured debt consolidation loan merges all debts in itself with the prime motive that the borrower than makes low monthly payments towards the loan. The debts repayment is immediately made either by the borrower or by the lender. Thus you get out of old debts immediately. Obviously, instead of making repayments to different creditors, now you make low monthly payment to single lender of the debt consolidation loan.

Another advantage is that you get rid of higher rate of interest on debts. You took those unsecured personal loans at higher interest rate and you carry credit card debts which also are of very high rate. Now that you have been repaying debts in time, your credit score has improved a lot. With such an improved credit rating, you will get Unsecured Debt Consolidation Loan at comparatively lower rate of interest which can replace high rate debts. Thus your monthly outgoings on interest come down substantially. You can use the saved amount for repaying the new loan with ease or for any personal purpose like home improvements.

You would not be pledging any property to the lender in taking unsecured debt consolidation loan, which means you pay off debts through the loan without any risks. Tenants and homeowners both are eligible for the loan. You can borrow up to £25000 for 5 to 15 years of repaying duration.

Bad credit borrowers with one or multiple credit problems like defaults, late payments, arrears, CCJs or IVAs can pocket unsecured debt consolidation loan once they have proved repaying ability and assured the lender of timely return of the loan.

Better prefer online lenders as they have lower rate of interest and less additional fees on unsecured loans for debt consolidation as compared to banks and financial institutions.



Daniel
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