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When you take out a debt consolidation loan you are essentially acquiring a loan to pay off other loans.  It is usually done for the purpose of decreasing the overall interest rate or to get a fixed interest rate.  Often the underlying loans are unsecured, but the debt consolidation loan may require collateral of an asset which is pledged for security. 

The usual collateral in most cases is a house, but it can also be an automobile, jewelry or other assets.  Occasionally, if the debtor is in danger of bankruptcy, the debt consolidator will purchase the debt at a discounted rate.
When is the best time to use the benefits of a debt consolidation loan?  It often is used when there are high credit card payments or high interest on those credit card debts. 

Credit card interest tends to be higher than that of any other loan type.  This out of control credit card debt is usually a result of spending more than your income or more than you can afford to spend.  When a debt consolidation loan in being considered, probably the wisest course of action is to force yourself to reduce active credit cards to just one and resolve to use it only in the case of a true emergency.

In order to choose a good debt consolidation loan, you can check quotes from different lenders both online and offline.  It's important to compare all the terms and clauses on each loan to make sure you are getting the best possible deal.  A popular type of debt consolidation loan is one where you pledge the equity of your home to pay the outstanding debts and are left with just the one debt, usually at a lower interest rate. 

With this type of debt consolidation loan, there will be some possible income tax implications which you should consider

Debts will continue to increase in your financial future unless you take the needed steps now to bring your spending level below your income level.  Simply taking out another loan will not resolve the underlying problem. 

In educating yourself about debt, credit and the consequences, it often helps to seek the services of a debt consolidation counselor.
Certainly doing a businesslike comparison of the potential debt consolidation companies, rates and other terms are required.  You should compare your payoff times, rates of interest, amount of principal and any other fees and restrictions before committing with the company.  

You won't want to exceed the existing monthly payment requirements, or you won't be helping your problem, you'll be making it worse.

The interest rate you can expect to pay will depend in part upon the type of loan and in part upon your credit score.  In other words, if you have very good credit scores, you probably will be able to find a wider selection of loans with better interest rates.  However, since you have the problem of outstanding debt, your credit score may not be good enough to support a loan with with the best rates.

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