The Finance Algorithm
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Debt Consolidation Calculator.

See if consolidating your debts into one personal loan will save you money

CalculatorFree, no signupOn-deviceupd May 2026
Inputs
Your numbers
$
$8k

Total credit card balances

%
20%

Average credit card rate (usually 18-22%)

$
$12k

Current personal loan balances

%
12%
$
$0

Buy now pay later, store cards, etc.

%
9.5%

Interest rate on the new consolidated loan

5y

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Juggling multiple debts with different rates and due dates? Debt consolidation combines all your debts into one loan with one monthly payment. But it's only a good idea if it actually saves you money. Our calculator shows you the numbers.

§ Worked examples

Real-world scenarios

Credit Card + Personal Loan

Tom has $8,000 on credit cards at 20% and $12,000 personal loan at 14%. Offered consolidation at 9.5% over 5 years.

Inputs

creditCardDebt:8,000creditCardRate:20personalLoanDebt:12,000personalLoanRate:14consolidationRate:9.5consolidationTerm:5

Current monthly minimum: ~$700. New single payment: $420. Interest saved over 5 years: ~$4,800. Clear win for consolidation.

Small Credit Card Balance

Sarah has $3,000 on a credit card at 18%. Offered 10.5% consolidation loan over 3 years.

Inputs

creditCardDebt:3,000creditCardRate:18consolidationRate:10.5consolidationTerm:3

Interest saved: $341 over 3 years. But - check balance transfer cards first. A 0% card for 18 months would save $450+ if paid off in time.

§ FAQ

Questions Australians ask

§ Glossary

Plain-English definitions

Debt Consolidation
Combining multiple debts into a single loan with one monthly payment, ideally at a lower average interest rate.
Balance Transfer
Moving credit card debt to a new card with a 0% promotional rate. Alternative to consolidation loans for smaller amounts.
Credit Utilization
The percentage of available credit you're using. Affects your credit score - lower is better. Consolidation can improve this.