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How to use a debt consolidation calculator to control your debt It is easy to get overwhelmed with debt, but debt consolidation offers a solution. Bankrate’s debt consolidation calculator is designed to help you determine if debt consolidation is the right move for you.

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Christina Zelow Lundquist/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Cash-out refinancing allows you to turn equity into cash through refinancing your mortgage. You can use this money for any purpose, including home remodeling , consolidating higher-interest debt , college tuition and other financial needs.

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If you are taking out a loan for home improvement , for example, the best lenders will be different than if you are looking for a debt consolidation loan. When you narrow down the top lenders, compare the annual percentage rates and use the calculator on this page to see how much different rates will cost you over the life of the loan.

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Key takeaways A personal loan is money you can borrow to finance large purchases, consolidate debt, invest in yourself or cover emergency expenses. Working to improve your credit score and reduce your debt-to-income ratio before applying can help get you the best loan terms.

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The money you tap from your home’s equity can be used to consolidate higher-interest debt or to improve your home. Most experts say you’ll want to be in your house at least two to five years after refinancing, but you should do your own break-even calculation to figure out what makes the most sense for you.

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Key takeaways A home equity loan allows you to borrow a lump sum against your home’s equity, usually at a fixed interest rate that’s lower than other forms of consumer debt. Source: Bankrate national survey of lenders As for 2024: The potential for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts could be good news for home equity loans.

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The steps may vary depending on whether you’re looking for debt consolidation loans , home improvement loans, medical loans or wedding loans. Once you’ve zeroed in on your loan amount, run some numbers using a personal loan calculator. Tip: Include fees in your loan amount calculations.

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