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Combining your consumer debt and mortgage


A clever way to gain control over your debts can be to combine your consumer debt with your mortgage.  This means you are paying more on your mortgage repayments but less interest on your other debts, and overall you will be saving money.  Many home loan lenders will be able to provide this service for you.  A mortgage broker will be able to offer some advise also.

However, although this all sounds a great solution, remember that your debt doesn't go away, it simply combines into your home loan repayment as one payment.  So make sure to cut up your credit cards!  Also pay off any other little debts such as store cards.

Think about where and how you spend money to ensure that you do not continue the cycle of debt.  Using your mortgage to pay off other debts should help you in the long run if you act responsibly.

If you are interested in whether this option may work for you, then contact Your Local Finance broker today.

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