Key Takeaway
Debt consolidation combines multiple high-interest debts (credit cards at 36%, personal loans at 18%) into a single lower-interest loan (12–14%), simplifying payments and reducing total interest by 30–50%.
Existing Debts
New Consolidation Loan
Consolidation Analysis:
- Total Outstanding Balance to consolidate: ₹3,00,000.
- Previous combined monthly payment: ₹10,933.
- New consolidated single monthly payment: ₹9,893.
- Your monthly cash outflow drops by ₹1,040.
- After subtracting the new loan processing fee of ₹4,500, your net interest savings are ₹32,930!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is debt consolidation?
Debt consolidation involves taking out a single low-interest personal loan to pay off multiple high-interest credit card debts or loans, combining them into one single monthly payment.
Does debt consolidation hurt my credit score?
It can cause a minor, temporary drop due to a hard inquiry. However, in the long term, it improves your credit utilization ratio and payment consistency, boosting your CIBIL score.
What are the fees involved in debt consolidation?
Consolidation loans typically carry a processing fee of 1-2%. You must also account for any prepayment or foreclosure charges on your existing loans.
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