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Take back control with debt consolidation

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Take back control with debt consolidation

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What is debt consolidation?

This is the process of rolling all of your debts into one easy-to-manage personal loan. Debt consolidation can make budgeting easier because you’ll only have to worry about repayments on one debt, as opposed to multiple.  

Why would you consolidate your debts?

By combining different debts into one personal loan, you only need to manage one debt and one interest rate. If you have credit card debt, the interest rate of a personal loan is typically lower. This means you may pay less interest overall. 

 Another benefit of consolidating your debts is you’ll have a clearer picture of your financial future. Because a personal loan provides a clear timeline to becoming debt-free, which may also help to reduce stress. 

How long does it take to become debt-free?

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This depends on your household budget and what you can afford. Choosing a longer loan term can mean paying less each month, which can reduce financial pressure. However, you may pay more in interest over the long term. 

On the other hand, choosing a shorter term loan means paying more each month, but you’ll pay off your debt faster. Also, you’ll pay less in total interest compared to a loan over a longer period of time. 

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What are the steps to debt consolidation?

STEP 1: Work out how much you owe in total. 

STEP 2: Apply for a personal loan for this amount.  

STEP 3: If approved, the money is paid directly to each credit provider to clear your outstanding debts. 

STEP 4: Consider cancelling your old accounts to avoid running up further debt. For instance, credit cards, store cards etc. 

STEP 5: Pay off your personal loan over the agreed term. 

Comparing Plenti Personal Loans to major banks

Plenti has personal loans for debt consolidation that are very competitive when compared to the big banks.**

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