Debt Consolidation Savings Calculator
Calculate how much you could save by consolidating multiple debts into a single lower-rate loan.
Novo Pagamento Mensal
$531
New Monthly Payment vs Consolidation Loan Term
Formula
## Debt Consolidation Consolidation replaces multiple high-rate debts with a single lower-rate loan. ### When It Makes Sense - Your new rate is significantly lower than your current average rate - You will NOT run up new debt on the freed credit cards - The total cost (including fees) is less than your current path ### Formula Both scenarios use the standard loan payment formula: **M = P x r x (1+r)^n / [(1+r)^n - 1]** The difference in total interest between old and new rates is your savings.
Exemplo Resolvido
$25,000 at 22% average vs consolidation at 10% for 5 years.
- 01New payment = $25,000 at 10% for 60 months = $531
- 02New total interest = $531 x 60 - $25,000 = $6,874
- 03Old total interest at 22% = $707 x 60 - $25,000 = $17,418
- 04Interest savings = $17,418 - $6,874 = $10,544
Perguntas Frequentes
Is debt consolidation a good idea?
It can save thousands in interest IF you get a meaningfully lower rate and do not accumulate new debt. Be wary of extending the repayment term so long that you end up paying more total interest despite the lower rate.
Will consolidation hurt my credit score?
Initially, a hard inquiry and new account may slightly lower your score. Over time, consolidation often helps by reducing credit utilization and establishing consistent payment history.
What about balance transfer vs personal loan?
Balance transfers offer 0% intro rates but typically for 12-21 months with a 3-5% fee. Personal loans have fixed rates and terms. Choose based on how quickly you can pay off the balance.
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