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What is Debt Consolidation?

Debt consolidation is a financial management strategy where multiple high-interest debts (such as credit cards, personal loans, installment plans, etc.) are combined into a single loan with a lower interest rate and better repayment terms. This helps to simplify repayments, reduce financial stress, and save money on interest.
 

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How Does Debt Consolidation Work? 

The process can be broken down into a few simple steps:

1. Assess Existing Debts

• Calculate all outstanding loans, credit card balances, car loans, and other debts.

• Pay attention to each debt’s interest rate, monthly installment, and total outstanding balance.

• Evaluate the current financial situation, including monthly income, expenses, and debt service ratio (DSR).

2. Choose the Right Consolidation Method
Depending on the client’s financial status, there are several ways to consolidate debt:

1. Personal Loan

   • Ideal for consolidating credit card debts, unsecured loans, or multiple small loans.

   • Loan approval depends on income and credit score.

   • Fixed interest rate and structured repayment plan help manage cash flow.

2. Mortgage Refinancing

   • If the client owns property, they can apply for home refinancing to use a lower mortgage interest rate (e.g., 4-5%) to replace high-interest debts (e.g., 18% on credit cards).

   • Suitable for homeowners with strong repayment capability.

3. Balance Transfer

   • Some banks offer low or 0% interest balance transfer plans for short-term debt consolidation.

   • However, if repayments are missed, the interest rate can be high.

3. Apply for a Consolidation Loan

• Choose the appropriate loan option and submit an application to a bank or financial institution.

• Once approved, use the funds to settle all existing debts, avoiding the hassle of managing multiple payments.

4. Make a Single Monthly Payment

1. The client now only needs to repay one loan instead of multiple accounts.

2.  The loan tenure can be adjusted to match their financial capability (e.g., 3 to 10 years).

3.  It becomes easier to control finances and avoid late payment penalties.

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Key Benefits of Debt Consolidation 

1. Lower Interest Rates, Reduce Total Cost 

   • For example, credit card interest rates are typically 18%-24%, but by consolidating with a personal loan or home refinancing, the interest rate can be reduced to 5%-10%, saving a significant amount on interest. 

2. Single Payment, Easier to Manage  

   • No need to remember multiple due dates, reducing the risk of  late fees or penalties.  

   • Easier to budget and ensure sufficient cash flow for repayment.

3. Lower Monthly Repayments, Less Financial Stress

   • Since debt consolidation extends the repayment period, monthly installments may be lower than before. 

   • Clients will have more cash flow for daily expenses or investments. 

4.  Improve Credit Score 

   • If clients had multiple overdue payments before, consolidating their debts and making consistent repayments can gradually improve their credit score (CCRIS/CTOS). 

   • A better credit score increases their chances of getting home, car, or business loans in the future.
     

Example:

Customer A debt situation (before consolidation )

Debt Type	Balance	Annual interest rate	Monthly payment
Credit card	RM 10,000	18%	RM500
Personal loan	RM 15,000	12%	RM650
Car loan	RM 20,000	9%	RM800
Total	RM 45,000	Multiple high interest rates	RM1.950

Through debt consolidation, customer A applied for a personal loan of RM45,000 with an interest rate of 7% and a term of 5 years:

Debt Type	Balance	Annual interest rate	Monthly payment
Loan Consolidation	RM 45,000	7%	RM1,250

Results:

• Monthly repayment reduced from RM1,950 to RM1,250, saving RM700 per month!

• Total interest reduced, saving thousands of ringgit!

• Only one fixed repayment date, making management simpler!

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Who Should Consider Debt Consolidation? 

Debt consolidation is suitable for: 

• Clients who have multiple debts (loans or credit cards) and find it hard to manage repayments.

• Those paying high interest on credit cards and want to lower their financial burden. 

• Individuals struggling with cash flow and looking to reduce their monthly commitments. 

• People who want to improve their credit score to qualify for future loans. 

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Common Questions About Debt Consolidation (FAQ) 

1. Will Debt Consolidation Affect My Credit Score? 

• If clients make timely payments, their credit score will gradually improve because credit card balances are reduced, and their overall debt service ratio (DSR) is lowered. 

2. Isn’t Taking a New Loan Making Things Worse?  

• Not necessarily! The purpose of debt consolidation is to replace multiple high-interest debts with a lower-interest loan, reducing overall interest costs and making repayments easier.

3. Who Is Not Eligible for Debt Consolidation? 

• Clients with very low income or high debt service ratio (DSR above 80%) may not get loan approval.

• Those with poor CCRIS/CTOS records (many overdue payments) should improve their credit score first.

• Clients under blacklists or AKPK programs are unlikely to qualify for new loans.

Conclusion:
Debt Consolidation Makes Financial Management Easier!

The main goal of debt consolidation is to reduce interest, ease repayment stress, and improve credit scores. By combining multiple high-interest debts into one affordable loan, clients can better manage their finances, reduce burdens, and move towards a more stable financial future.
 

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什么是债务整合（Debt Consolidation）？

债务整合是一种财务管理方法，它的主要目的是把多个高利率的债务（如信用卡、个人贷款、分期付款等）合并成一笔新的贷款，通常利息更低、还款期限更长，让还款变得更简单、更轻松、更划算。
债务整合的运作方式

整个流程可以分为几个简单的步骤：

1. 评估现有债务

• 计算所有未偿还的贷款、信用卡账单、车贷或其他债务。

• 关注每个债务的利率、月供金额、总剩余欠款。

• 确定当前的财务状况，包括每月收入、支出和负债比率（DSR）。

2. 选择合适的整合方式

根据客户的财务状况，有几种方式可以进行债务整合：

a) 个人贷款（Personal Loan）：

• 适用于信用卡债务、无抵押贷款或多个小额贷款的整合。

• 贷款金额一般取决于客户的收入和信用评分。• 固定利率，分期还款，帮助客户管理现金流。

b) 房屋再融资（Mortgage Refinancing）：

• 如果客户有房产，可以申请房屋再融资贷款，用较低的房贷利息（如 4-5%）来取代高利息债务（如信用卡 18%）。

• 适合有房产、贷款还款能力强的客户。

c) 信用卡余额转移（Balance Transfer）：

• 适用于短期债务整合，一些银行提供低息或免息的余额转移计划。

• 但如果还款逾期，利息可能会很高。

3. 申请整合贷款

• 选择合适的贷款方式，并向银行或金融机构提交申请。

• 贷款获批后，使用贷款资金清偿所有现有债务，避免多笔贷款的混乱管理。

4. 享受更轻松的单一还款

• 客户现在只需要每月偿还一笔贷款，而不是多个不同的还款日期。

• 还款期限可根据客户的财务状况调整（例如 3 至 10年）。

• 可以更好地控制财务状况，避免逾期或罚款。

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债务整合的核心优势

1. 降低利息，减少总成本

• 例如，信用卡的利率通常高达 18%-24%，但如果使用个人贷款或房屋再融资整合债务，利率可能降至 5%-10%，大大减少利息支出。

2. 只需一个还款，管理更方便

• 不再需要记住多个还款日期，避免因遗忘而产生逾期费用或罚款。

• 更容易控制预算，确保每月有足够的现金流来偿还贷款。

3. 降低月供，缓解财务压力

• 由于债务整合通常延长还款期限，因此每月还款额可能比原本的更低。

• 让客户每个月可以有更多现金流用于日常开销或投资。

4. 提高信用评分

• 如果客户以前有多个逾期记录，债务整合后，只要能按时还款，信用评分（CCRIS/CTOS）会逐渐改善。

• 信用评分提高后，未来申请房贷、车贷或商业贷款会更容易。

举例说明

客户A的债务情况（整合前）

债务类型	余额	年利率	每月还款额
信用卡	RM 10,000	18%	RM500
个人贷款	RM 15,000	12%	RM650
车贷	RM 20,000	9%	RM800
总计	RM 45,000	多种高利率	RM1.950

 

通过债务整合，客户A申请了一笔RM45，000的个人贷款，利率7%，期限5年：
 

债务类型	余额	年利率	每月还款额
整合贷款	RM 45,000	7%	RM1,250

结果：

• 每月还款额从RM1950降至RM1250， 每月节省RM700！

• 总利息减少，省下数千令吉！

• 只有一个固定的还款日期，管理更简单！

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债务整合适合哪些客户？

债务整合适用于以下情况的客户：

• 有多个贷款或信用卡债务，每月还款压力大的人

• 信用卡利息过高，希望降低利息成本的人现金流吃紧，希望减少每月支出的人

• 需要提高信用评分，以便未来申请房贷、车贷或商业贷款的人

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债务整合常见问题（FAQ）

1. 债务整合会影响我的信用评分吗？
   如果客户按时还款，信用评分会逐渐提升，因为信用卡负债减少，整体负债比率（DSR）降低。

2. 不是增加了一笔新贷款，会更糟糕吗？
   其实不是，因为债务整合的目的是用更低利息的贷款，取代高利息的债务，整体来看可以减少总利息，降低财务负担。

3. 什么人不能申请债务整合？
   • 收入过低或负债率过高（DSR 超过 80%），银行可能不会批准贷款。
   • CTOS 或 CCRIS 记录太差（太多逾期记录），需要先改善信用评分。
   • 黑名单或 AKPK 客户，大部分银行不会提供贷款。

总结：债务整合让财务管理更轻松！

债务整合的核心目标是降低利息、减少还款压力、改善信用评分。通过合并多个高利率债务到一个更划算的贷款，客户可以更容易掌控自己的财务状况，减少负担，迈向更稳定的未来。