HELP Would I be able to get a loan from my credit union to consolidate my rather high (8,000) credit card debt?
First off, I am a full-time college student. Ok, here’s my situation–I’m a little over ,000 in credit card debt. My monthly payments from all my cards combined add up to about 0, and every one of my cards (with the exception of one at 8%) have rather high interest rates (19%, 20%). Most of them are pretty close to being maxed out. Having to make these payments is really hurting me every month. I would like to consolidate all of my cards through a loan from my credit union. HOWEVER, due to having a bill that has been out in collections (0 electric bill) for the past 3 months, my credit score has gone down. I know you’re prob gonna say just pay it because it’s only a 0, but I wouldn’t even be able to pay that right now without ultimately cutting myself short at the end of the month. Would this mark on my credit inevitably prevent me from being able to secure a loan through my credit union?
Also, if that wouldn’t be able to fall through, do I have any other options at all? I am pretty stressed right now about finances and would really appreciate some educated/experienced advice with this type of situation. First hand experience with this would probably offer me the best advice to this predicament–what did you do to get out of debt? Is bankruptcy (which I know absolutely nothing about) even a good option, or is my debt small enough to where there’s still hope for another alternative? Please respond to this i am desperate to get out of debt! Thanks a lot in advance!
First, pay off the electric bill asap. With it out there, you will not get a loan and it could cause your credit card interest rates to be increased. If you cannot pay it off at once, talk to the utility and work out a payment plan to pay it off asap. Then, you can talk to your credit union re a loan but I doubt whether you will get one even then. You need to start paying off your card with the highest interest rate. You need to find a part time job or cut back on your spending. No going out etc. Make payments on your credit cards as early in the month as you can as interest compounds daily. Bankruptcy is not an option for you, I think.
June 8th, 2010 at 7:01 pm