A debt consolidation loan is a means of taking a single loan for a fixed interest rate, to pay off a number of other debts with higher interest rates. This is a viable option for those who find themselves knee deep in debt, receiving warning calls from collection agencies and attorneys alike.
It sounds too good to be true? The truth is that the creditor stands to recover some amount of his extended credit with a debt consolidation program, which would not be the case if the debtor files for bankruptcy. The benefit also extends to the struggling individual who can use debt consolidation as a means to re-establish his credit rating and avoid the humiliation of filing for bankruptcy.
