For each current debt: the balance, the interest rate and what you repay each month. Your statements usually show all three.
For the home loan tool: what you owe on your mortgage, its rate and the years left. For a new loan: the rate, term and fees you’ve been quoted or expect.
Not sure of a figure? Use your best estimate and treat the result as a rough guide.
No. The calculators give estimates only. A lender decides the rate, fees and term after assessing your application, and some applications are declined.
No. The calculators don’t run a credit check. Applying for a loan later would record a credit enquiry.
Spreading a debt over more years usually makes each repayment smaller, but interest is charged for longer. The consolidation and home loan tools show the total interest so you can compare.
It estimates what happens if you roll the debts into your home loan but keep paying the same total each month. Paying more than the new minimum can mean the debt is repaid sooner, with less interest in total, if your lender allows extra repayments.
For a debt agreement or personal insolvency agreement, the payments depend on your income and what creditors accept, so an estimate could mislead. The tool shows their trade-offs instead, including the credit file and National Personal Insolvency Index.
Use a rate you’ve been quoted, or a realistic estimate. Rates depend on the lender, the loan type and your credit history, so try a few to see how the results change.
Talk to us about your options. Debt Negotiators is a fee-based service, and fees are explained before you decide.
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