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What is debt consolidation?
Debts can be challenging, but there is a way to keep better track of your debts to get you on the right path and put your mind at ease.
These debts can include:
- Car/Boat/Caravan loans
- Credit cards
- Wedding loans
- Travel loans
- Store cards
Debt consolidation is gathering all of your existing debts and putting them all in the one place - a new debt consolidation loan.
How debt consolidation loans work
Debt consolidation loans work by using the funds from a new loan to pay off all outstanding debts from current loans so that you only have the one loan remaining.
What are the benefits of consolidating my debt?
Should you get a debt consolidation loan? These are some of benefits to consider before you decide if placing all your debts into the one loan is the right choice for you:
- Less paperwork - you'll receive only the one set of statements
- Convenience of dealer with only one vendor
- Easier to budget for the one loan repayment date per month rather than several loans on different dates
- Have a better understanding of when your loan/s will be paid off
- You could become debt free sooner from reducing you interest rates and repayments
How do I consolidate?
To consolidate your existing debts means to take out a new loan, which would be your debt consolidation loan that combines all loans together. People's Choice offers a range of Personal Loans that may be the an option for your debt consolidation.
And, you don’t need to be a member to apply!
Apply for a Personal Loan to consolidate your debt today!
Most popular questions...
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How do I refinance a personal loan?
To refinance an existing personal loan from People’s Choice or from another financial institution, to a personal loan with People’s Choice, you will need to apply to refinance either online, by calling us on 13 11 82 or by visiting your nearest branch.
During your application you will be required to provide some documentation so we can assess your situation. Examples include:- Loan repayment history – for the previous three months
- Bank statements
If you are applying to refinance online, please select Refinance as loan purpose on the online application form.
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What is the difference between debt consolidation and refinancing?
Debt consolidation is the process of combining (consolidating) all of your debts into the one debt. The benefits of debt consolidation are to potentially save you money and to make it easier for you to manage your debt with a single repayment.
Refinancing is the process of replacing your current debt, such as a personal loan or home loan, with a more favourable debt often at another financial institution. The benefits of refinancing varies, however usually a more favourable debt includes lower interest rates or ongoing fees, potentially saving you money over time.
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What are the benefits of refinancing my existing personal loan with People’s Choice?
Refinancing your existing loan or consolidating debt with People’s Choice can help you reduce account fees and interest payments, and save you money.
You can apply to refinance an existing personal loan with People’s Choice online, over the phone or in a branch.
During your application you’ll be required to provide three months of loan repayment history and bank statements.
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Can I refinance my personal loan?
Yes, you might be able to refinance your personal loan. You can apply to refinance an existing personal loan from People’s Choice or from another financial institution, to a personal loan with People’s Choice either online, by calling us on 13 11 82 or by visiting your nearest branch.
During your application you will be required to provide some documentation so we can assess your situation. Examples include:- Loan repayment history – for the previous three months
- Bank statements
If you are applying to refinance online, please select Refinance as loan purpose on the online application form.
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