Multiple debts are a real nuisance to reckon with. Paying several lenders at the same time is troublesome. Forgetting one single lender may bring the lender knocking at your door and cause more trouble. And in the extreme cases you may end up ruining your credit score.

You can get a debt consolidation loan to manage your debts. This loan facilitates you to consolidate all your debts into one. In case of debt consolidation loan, you borrow a specific amount of money so as to pay back all the lenders that you owe money to. Then all that you are left with is one single loan, with a steady interest rate. It is absolutely different from paying several different rates of interest every month. The monthly instalments thus lower down. This way it becomes convenient and easier to manage your debts.

You have the option of unsecured or secured debt consolidation loan. As the name suggests, secured debt consolidation loan is secured against your house. Because you provide a security to the lender, you get low interest rates and flexible terms in return. The repayment duration may also be long and favourable. The only risk that exists is of repossession of your house, which occurs if you fail to keep up the monthly repayment instalments.

Usually non homeowners and those who don't wish to risk their property opt for unsecured debt consolidation loans. They do not require a collateral and are thus, safe. But it is a bit difficult to get approval of an unsecured debt consolidation loan. The interest rates are also comparatively higher and the terms and conditions are laid according to the lender.

Preferably, first you should carry out a market survey to get the quotes from different lenders. Then you can easily select the loan plan that suits your needs, and apply for the same.

The author is a finance expert and is currently working with Shakespeare Finance Ltd.