How to Calculate Debt Consolidation
Compare several debts against one consolidation loan on cost and payoff date.
How this number is built
Calculating it yourself
Step 1
Add every balance you intend to consolidate.
Step 2
Use a weighted average APR rather than the highest single rate.
Step 3
Enter what you currently pay in total each month, not the minimums.
Step 4
Get a real quoted rate — consolidation only helps if the rate genuinely drops.
Step 5
Confirm the origination fee, which is deducted from the loan proceeds.
What people ask next
Does consolidation hurt my credit?
A hard inquiry and a new account cause a short dip; lower utilization usually recovers it within months.
What about a home equity loan?
The rate is lower but the debt becomes secured against your house, which changes the risk entirely.
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