Is the Debt Consolidation Calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark, and no usage limits.
Does it use a specific currency?
No. Amounts are currency-neutral and use the same unit across all inputs, so it works in any country.
Does debt consolidation save money?
When the new rate is clearly lower and the term is not much longer. $20,000 at 22% paid at $600 a month costs about $11,200 of interest; a 48-month loan at 11% with a 3% fee costs about $5,600, saving roughly $5,600.
What is the catch?
A longer term can lower the payment while raising the total cost, and fees are often taken from the loan. It only works if the cleared cards are not run up again.