I’m in a bit of a fix and could use any advice. I’ve got a mountain of credit card debt and thought a loan might help so I could just focus on one monthly payment instead of managing a bunch. My credit score is 702, but my debt-to-income ratio keeps getting in the way. I just got turned down by SoFi, and it’s frustrating because an $80,000 loan could really turn things around. Does anyone know of a bank or credit union that might consider this? The goal is to have just one payment and avoid drowning in interest each month!
If you were a lender, would you hand over $80,000 to someone with $80k in credit card debt?
Gray said:
If you were a lender, would you hand over $80,000 to someone with $80k in credit card debt?
Exactly… that’s a lot of debt! But, I get it—life happens, and expenses pile up. I wonder what kind of income OP has to be carrying $80k on cards.
Gray said:
If you were a lender, would you hand over $80,000 to someone with $80k in credit card debt?
Think about it: A bank could lend $80k directly to credit cards for a higher return or take the risk with a personal loan for OP. Not a tough choice for them!
Gray said:
If you were a lender, would you hand over $80,000 to someone with $80k in credit card debt?
I’m confused too. OP is making payments on $80k debt; isn’t that a win for a loan company?
@Nori
OP is likely only paying the minimums, which doesn’t make much of a dent in $80k.
Marley said:
@Nori
OP is likely only paying the minimums, which doesn’t make much of a dent in $80k.
Honestly, OP is like a dream customer for credit card companies if they’re only paying minimums. High-income or not, those companies love this kind of customer!
@Nori
Personal loans can’t force you to pay off credit cards. A lender worries you might spend it elsewhere. Debt consolidation might be a safer option for OP.
@Nori
The 80k is spread across multiple lenders, reducing risk for each. OP might have better luck with a debt consolidation firm.
Keep trying! I had a low score, but after some patience, I got a loan and paid everything off. My credit has since bounced back, and now I’m less stressed.
National Debt Relief might be worth a shot. They helped me consolidate about $50k, and I paid it off in five years.
You might need to think about bankruptcy. With $80k, unless you’re making big bucks, it’s tough to pay off. Bankruptcy isn’t as scary as it sounds, and it could actually be easier to rebuild credit after.
@Auden
Probably the smartest move with this much debt.
@Auden
Seeing an attorney to explore your options could help. Bankruptcy can be tough to qualify for, but it’s worth checking.
@Auden
Yep, could be worth it.
If a personal loan isn’t an option, consider debt management or counseling. They might negotiate lower interest rates, making payments a bit more manageable.
Vail said:
If a personal loan isn’t an option, consider debt management or counseling. They might negotiate lower interest rates, making payments a bit more manageable.
We went that route, and it worked out. They even adjusted payments when I was between jobs, helping us finish paying everything off within a few years.
@Kingsley
Did that impact your credit?
It actually helped. Once we paid everything off, we were able to qualify for a mortgage.