Whilst lenders express an “appetite” for new loan business, Debt Consolidation Loans are on the increase.

Key points to note when seeking a debt consolidation loan include :-

  1. If credit cards are included with the loan, most lenders would accept up to 4 credit cards. Non-major specialist lenders may accept up to 6.
  2. What are the savings for the applicant should a debt consolidation loan be approved and will the savings be applied to the new loan?

When seeking a refinance of existing facilities, including consumer debts (i.e. credit cards, personal loans and store cards), lenders would require the following as a minimum :-

  • 3 months credit/store cards statements
  • 6 months of existing loan statements
  • ATO Portals (if self-employed)
  • 6 months of daily transactional accounts, showing salary credits etc

With older borrowers, lenders will look for a clear Exit Strategy to ensure that the loan would be cleared before retirement age and not cause any financial hardship to the borrower. Generally, the strategy includes a new loan placed onto a Principal and Interest Repayment.

 

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