IndexCreditCards.com reports that the average American adult has $3,752 in revolving debt – mainly due to credit card debt – and the average American household owns $7,394 in similar debt. Credit card debt reduces spendable income as a result of interest, which increases the cost of the average charged item to approximately double its price. Over 1.2 billion credit cards are currently in use in the United States.

Reasons to Consolidate Debt into a Single Loan

Many Americans hold multiple credit cards with differing balances and interest rates. People who want the convenience of a single payment may wish to investigate debt consolidation.

Ordinarily, home mortgage rates are substantially lower than credit card rates and a second mortgage provides a convenient vehicle for debt consolidation. For example, if a borrower owes $35,000 spread over eight credit card accounts with an average interest rate of 18%, a second mortgage with an interest rate of 8% allows a single payment ­– even though it will be higher than 8% – and at a lower monthly cost, spread over a longer period.

Four good reasons for debt consolidation become clear:

1. Simplify paying debt by pooling it into a single bill;
2. To increase the amount of spendable income during a pay period;
3. To gain control of credit card charges;
4. To possibly decrease total debt by borrowing at a lower interest rate..

Points to Consider in Debt Consolidation

The availability of more money each month may tempt the borrower to spend more. The best use of the additional money is to pay the existing debt faster or save more. The interest paid on a second mortgage is tax deductible, therefore if the debt consolidation is managed through a second mortgage federal income taxes will be reduced if the borrower itemizes.

With a clean slate of credit card debt there may be a temptation to begin to accumulate debt again. Debt consolidation is an opportunity to establish new buying habits and keep credit card debt to a minimum. Weigh the importance of wants versus needs.

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