2/10/2026
3 minute read
Are you overwhelmed by too many loan and credit card payments?
The average American has two or more credit cards. Managing multiple debts means handling:
Different due dates
Varying minimum payment requirements
Varying interest charges
Plus, late payments or missed payments could negatively impact your credit score, making it harder to qualify for loans and other credit-based transactions in the future.
Lendmark might have an option for you to replace all of those payments with one predictable payment. It’s called debt consolidation.
A debt consolidation loan is a new personal loan, the proceeds of which are used to pay off the balances of other existing debts.
A debt consolidation loan provides enough proceeds to pay off certain loans in full and replace them with one new loan. Because those individual debts are paid off, you can focus on repaying the single debt consolidation loan.
Not all debts are eligible for debt consolidation. Student federal loans and mortgages, for example, are typically excluded. But consolidating multiple credit cards into a single loan with a single payment can potentially help to simplify your finances.
The benefits of debt consolidation include:
One due date instead of many
Clear progress toward paying down balances
Reduced stress from juggling multiple accounts and due dates
In some cases, consolidating debts may even help you save money. If the interest rate on your debt consolidation loan is lower than the rates on the debt you’re consolidating, you may reduce your overall interest expense. Actual savings depend on factors such as the repayment term of the new loan, fees, and the interest rate you qualify for.
While some borrowers consolidate debt by transferring credit card balances to a single card, this method may create some potential issues:
Not all cards allow balance transfers and those that do often charge transfer fees.
Available credit limits may not be sufficient to cover all existing balances.
Ongoing access to revolving credit can make it easier to accumulate additional balances while paying down existing ones.
Plus, credit cards typically have variable interest rates, which makes budgeting harder since you don’t know the exact monthly payment amount up front.
A debt consolidation personal loan can help avoid these issues. Here’s how:
Personal loans may offer higher loan amounts, depending on your credit profile and eligibility, which can help cover more of your existing debt.
Personal loans often have fixed interest rates and fixed payment amounts, making it easier to budget.
The application process for a debt consolidation loan typically includes:
Completing a loan application
Providing supporting documentation including proof of income
Evaluation of your credit report
Reviewing existing debts and monthly obligations
Whether you’re ready to apply today or you’re simply exploring ways to make your monthly finances easier to manage, Lendmark Financial Services is here to help.
Reach out online or contact your local branch to speak with a loan specialist and explore your options.
Let’s simplify your payments so you can take control of your finances.
Disclaimer: The content provided within this article is for informational purposes only and is not intended as financial, legal, or professional advice.
All loans are subject to credit approval, income verification, and normal underwriting standards, which include assessing your ability to repay the offered monthly loan payment. Minimum and maximum loan amounts, interest rates, terms, and loan fees are subject to specific program guidelines available in your state of residence and may change without notice. Available cash amounts may vary. Collateral requirements may apply. Active-duty military, their spouse, or dependents covered by the Military Lending Act may not pledge any vehicle as collateral. This offer may not be valid if you opened a loan in the past 60 days. Your credit report will be accessed before opening a new loan account.