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Simply put, a debt consolidation loan is a loan that enables you to reroute all of your debts through a single source with a low interest rate. Whether the majority
of your debt is secure or unsecure, you can still greatly reduce your payments by applying for a debt consolidation loan.
The benefits of taking a debt consolidation loan are obvious. Repayment of a single consolidated debt is very simple and less cumbersome. The arrangement results
in savings from the reduced and reasonable rate of interest applicable on the loan. As the loan runs for a fixed period, one can repay it in a short period of time with every repayment reducing the principal.
Unlike other solutions, the credit rating of an individual is not permanently marred. A debt consolidation loan will give you the stability and breathing room you need for financial planning. It benefits the lenders as well because they are
assured of repayment on the loans, albeit at a reduced rate of interest.
Borrowers with a bad credit history can get consolidation loans, too. A debt consolidation company will also usually attempt to improve your credit rating through a number of maneuvers. Debt consolidation loans encourage borrowers suffering from poor credit rating to get back on the right track.
However, availing a debt consolidation loan is not without its drawbacks and disadvantages. Using a debt consolidation loan reduces your rate of interest, but also increases the tenure of the loan. While the amount of repayment may be convenient, the longer tenure means you actually end up paying a higher amount in the end. From the long-term perspective, debt consolidation loan can be a very costly option if you do not select a reasonable pay-back period.
Further, the loans used to consolidate debts are normally secured on either property or other such assets. This means that defaulting on your payments could potentially result in the loss of your property.
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