Consolidate Debt

Many people want to pay off their debts but unless you have spare income or assets that you could sell, it is often easier said than done. This is why many people turn to consolidating their debts instead. You can collect all of your debts together into a single payment and balance your payments over a period of time whilst at the same time putting a stop to the high interest rates you may have had with those other debts. First Choice Finance can help you consolidate debt and simplify your finances for good so that you don`t have to deal with the burden of multiple debts.

Let us help you out from underneath the financial and emotional weight of debt. Give us a call today to see if we can consolidate your debt into one monthly, manageable payment.

Consolidate Debt Into A Mortgage

Remortgaging your property can be an attractive way to consolidate debt. High street banks and specialist lenders alike see the need for people to consolidate their debts from time to time and as long as there is enough equity in the property and the client still fits affordability then many are often happy to provide the mortgage. Consolidation of debt through a mortgage can help to:

• Reduce your monthly outgoings
• Restructure your finances
• Create one monthly payment

For example: Say we have a client with debts of £20,000 to clear. They already have a £100,000 mortgage loan and are on an SVR of 2.5%, paying £2,500 in interest each year.

If they transferred the debt onto a credit card with an interest rate of 20% they would pay £4,000 a year in interest. Which in total, would be £6,500 a year in interest.

However, if they could remortgage the £20,000 debt at 4.5%, they would only pay £5,400 a year in interest, and would have saved £1,100 a year overall. The Overall Cost For Comparison Is 4.9 %APR

Please remember that this is only an example and securing debts against your home is an important decision. If you fail to make your repayments your home could be repossessed. If you would like us to look and see if we can consolidate your debts and save you money then please fill in our online application form and one of our advisors will give you a call.

Debt Consolidation Loans

If you are not looking to secure a new mortgage contract, even if it is to consolidate debt then there are other options available to you. There could be many reasons for not wanting a debt consolidation remortgage, maybe you already have a great rate? Or are currently in a fixed period and do not want to pay any ERCs? Well, you are not alone and a loan to consolidate the debts could be just what you are after. If you were to consolidate your debt using a loan it would mean that you would still have two payments to make each month, your mortgage and your secured loan but it would still carry many of the benefits that exist when someone decides to consolidate debt.

If you have the equity available in your property then why not consider an any purpose loan which could raise enough money to clear your existing debts and raise extra finance at the same time for those home improvements you have been meaning to get round too. It is often prudent to raise some extra money on a great rate whilst you are clearing off your debts to do the things around the house that need it. This can help to prevent you from trying to rectify them in future and building up more debts on credit cards again. If you are interested in an any purpose loan to help clear your debts then give our advisors a call on the above number and they can help you decide how much you might be looking to raise.

Consolidating Debt With Existing Bad Credit

`Bad credit` or `poor credit` can constitute a number of things and can happen to anyone so shouldn`t be something to be ashamed of. Here are the main factors that could cause bad credit (this list is not exhaustive):

• Missed Payments
• Defaults
• CCJs (County Court Judgements)
• Bankruptcy
• IVAs

All of the above will negatively affect your credit score and can hinder your chances of securing finance whether it is to consolidate debt or not. In many circumstances it is the people with poor credit that need to consolidate their debts the most which is why First Choice has nurtured many relationships with specialist lenders who are often willing to lend to people in these circumstances. We feel that existing bad credit shouldn`t have to dictate your future and if you are willing to take the steps to rectify your previous financial mistakes through consolidating your debts then it should be available to you.

Consolidate Credit Card Debt

Over time it is often fairly easy to build up numerous debts that you may want to consolidate. Whether it is for personal loans, car loans or even money that you owe to a friend being able to consolidate debt into one payment and effectively declare yourself debt free can be a great financial decision, and not only that it can feel pretty good too. The biggest offender for this however, is credit cards. Many people use credit cards as long term finance which isn`t their intended purpose. When this is the case it becomes difficult to clear the credit card and instead you are left paying of the minimum payment each month, with the high interest rates that many cards hold this means that the debt will just keep building. As the interest rates on credit cards are often high in many cases you can consolidate all of your debts and end up paying less overall. Consolidating your debts, especially on credit cards can save you both time and money. Give us a call on 0800 298 3000 (landline) or 0333 0031505(mobile) and find out if by consolidating debt we can save you money each month that could go towards other much needed household finances... or just reduce your stress levels a little.

Homeowner Secured Loans 9.8% APRC. Representative example: Borrow £50,000 over 180 months. 60 months at 8.1%, £497.83 pcm fixed at 60% LTV. Then 120 months at 10.1%, £539.89 pcm variable. Total payable £94,656.60. Total cost of credit £44,656.60 (including: £795 lender fee, £985 broker fee & £42,876.60 interest). First Choice are tied to certain loan providers.

Mortgages & Remortgages 8.4% APRC. Representative Example: Borrow £120,000 over 25 years at 5.99%, £778.86 pcm fixed for 3 years at 60% LTV. Then at 8.75%, £974.86 pcm, variable for 22 years. Total payable £286,416. Total cost of credit £166,416 (including: £985 broker fee, £999 lender fee & £164,432 interest)

Unsecured Personal Loans REPRESENTATIVE 49.9% APR (VARIABLE) First Choice are tied to certain unsecured lenders.

THINK CAREFULLY BEFORE SECURING OTHER DEBTS AGAINST YOUR HOME. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT. Security is required on immovable property.

Late repayment can cause you serious money problems. For help, go to moneyhelper.org.uk

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