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Compare your current debt payoff against a single consolidation loan.

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Consolidation Loan

One-time fee charged by the lender. Typically 1-5% of the loan amount.

One-time fee for transferring balances. Typically 3-5%.

Results
Current monthly payment$400.00
New monthly payment$498.21
Monthly savings$-98.21
Current total interest$8,736.27
New total interest$2,935.73
Total interest savings$5,800.54

NET SAVINGS: $5,800.54

After $0.00 in fees, you save $5,800.54

You'll break even in month 1

After this, all savings are profit.

Payoff timeCurrent: 60 months | Consolidated: 36 months

Consolidation may temporarily lower your score 5-15 points. Long-term, lower utilization can improve it. View your credit profile →

Current vs. Consolidated
Monthly PaymentTotal Interest$0$2,500$5,000$7,500$10,000
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Cumulative Interest
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Break-Even Analysis
124681012141618202224262830323436384042444648505254565860$0$1,500$3,000$4,500$6,000Break-even
  • Cumulative Net Savings
Payoff Comparison
YearCur. PaymentCur. InterestCur. BalanceCon. PaymentCon. InterestCon. Balance
Year 1$4,800.00$2,825.48$13,025.48$5,978.58$1,562.34$10,583.77
Year 2$4,800.00$2,392.29$10,617.77$5,978.58$1,002.25$5,607.44
Year 3$4,800.00$1,864.06$7,681.83$5,978.58$371.13$0.00
Year 4$4,800.00$1,219.94$4,101.76$0.00$0.00—
Year 5$4,536.27$434.50$0.00$0.00$0.00—

What debt consolidation does

Debt consolidation combines multiple debts into a single loan with one monthly payment, ideally at a lower interest rate. This simplifies repayment and can save you hundreds or thousands in interest. Learn more →

Types of consolidation

Options include personal loans, balance transfer credit cards, home equity loans, and 401(k) loans. Each has different rates, terms, and risks — the right choice depends on your credit score and debt type. Learn more →

When consolidation helps vs hurts

Consolidation helps when you get a lower rate and commit to not re-accumulating debt. It hurts if you extend the term too long, pay high fees, or run the cards back up after transferring balances. Learn more →

The behavior trap

Studies show many consolidators rack up new debt within 18 months because their cards are paid off but still open. Cut up the cards or close the accounts to avoid falling back into debt. Learn more →

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