5 Great Reasons To Consolidate Your Debt

By Wes Martin - Jul 14, 2009

The process of accumulating debt can be a fun experience. Notice that I didn’t say being in debt is fun but one can agree that getting a bunch of nice things is always a delight. Unfortunately, attaining a mountain of debt as a result of getting nice things is problematic. Like many Americans, your bills may be piling up and the phone keeps ringing and you don’t answer in frustration of having to deal with another bill collector. Each month, you have to send several checks to creditors and at times it seems like your debt isn’t going anywhere. This is when debt consolidation can help you. A debt consolidation company negotiates with your creditors on your behalf to schedule a repayment plan. Each month, you send payment to your debt consolidation company and they pay your creditors. Consolidation companies often have more clout with your creditors since they can often lower interest rates and monthly payments. Want to learn more? Well I have 5 great reasons why you should consolidate your debt.

    1. One Payment Each Month – By consolidating your debt, you will have one payment to send each month. You will not have to worry about keeping up with which creditor you’ve paid or haven’t.

    2. Lower Monthly Payment – Quite often your debt consolidation company will be able to negotiate a lower interest rate with your creditors; therefore passing the savings along to you, which lowers your monthly payments significantly. Depending how your current interest rate, it’s possible to reduce your monthly payment by up to 70% when you join a debt consolidation program.

    3. Improve Credit Score – With a consolidation program, it will be much easier to make payments on time because your consolidation plan will be tailored based on how much you’re able to afford to pay. It will result in improving your credit score. Remember that lenders typically look at your credit over the past two years. Being consistent with a consolidation program will drastically improve your credit over the life of the program.

    4. Pay Off Your Debt Faster – All consolidation programs have a specified time, and most programs last 1-3 years. Imagine being debt free in that short time span. Without a consolidation program, there’s not guarantee to when you’re debt will be paid off.

    5. No More Harassing Phone Calls – You’ll be glad to answer the phone because it won’t  be a creditor calling. When you join, your company will contact all creditors and notify them of your inclusion into their program. You may receive a few calls at the beginning from creditors; however, simply notify your consolidation company about which creditor called and they’ll take care of it.