Bill consolidation is a method of paying off all your outstanding bills with one bill consolidation loan. A bill consolidation loan is basically the same as a personal loan which is used to pay bills.

Some bills can attract high interest rates if they are not paid and some creditors may lodge defaults on your name which will affect your credit history.

Bill consolidation can help you avoid this to a degree as one loan is taken out to pay off the bills and make sure no defaults occur. If the correct company is selected to get the bill consolidation loan from then it may be quite flexible in terms of repayment terms.

The things to look out for in a bill consolidation loan are:

• Low or no fees (upfront, ongoing and early repayment)
• Low interest rate
• An interest rate which doesn't increase dramatically after 6 months

It can be a very good idea to make sure that bill consolidation is the best thing to do in your current circumstances. If you have bad credit already or know you will have trouble paying off your bill consolidation loan then perhaps other options such as a debt agreement (a negotiated compromise with your creditors) should be considered.

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