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In 2002 the average UK adult had more than £3,800 of unsecured debt to their name. These debts are usually at a high rate of interest over short periods of time. Rising house prices means that many consumers have positive equity in their homes which could be used to get a secured loan to consolidate their debts.
Because secured loans allow consumers to combine all their debt into one loan with one monthly payment, secure loans have been an effective debt consolidation tool. Since secured lenders are comfortable with longer terms than unsecured lenders, such debt consolidation will reduce the monthly outgoings for the consumer. The longer term might mean that more interest will be paid over life the loan but the monthly repayments will be more manageable - An attractive proposition for people struggling under the burden of their debts.
Even if you have a history of credit problems, secured lenders will still extend you credit albeit at a higher rate of interest to reflect your poor credit history. This makes secured loans a possible debt consolidation tool for the people who quite often need it the most and are already struggling under the weight of debt. If your debts have already started to negatively impact your credit record, consolidating your debt with a secured loan might still be an attractive option for you. Of course, you will need to couple this strategy with a monthly budget which ensures that you live within your means while you are paying off these debts.
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