So many debt consolidation marketers have saturated the market that people hardly take them as a serious service provider. And this is not an area where you can afford to make a mistake. If you mishandle this, your finances could get even worse. Here are some alternatives to debt consolidation:
Call the Lender – Most people take for granted that the terms of their loans are chiseled in stone. This is hardly ever the case at all. If you call and discuss your situation with your lender, you may get your interest rate lowered and find an understanding ear. It’s in their best interest for you to be able to make your payments as well.
Try the Home Equity Loan Option – If calling your lender doesn’t bear any fruit, try the home equity loan approach to your problem. You take the equity in your home and take out a loan against that. This is taking advantage of something that for now is just sitting there. One drawback is the fact they last so long, sometimes over 15 years. An advantage may be the tax deductibility of the interest payment.
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