Debt consolidation means using your mortgage to pay off other debts — credit cards, personal loans, car finance — by increasing your mortgage balance and using the additional funds to clear them. Because mortgage rates are typically much lower than unsecured debt rates, your monthly payments can reduce significantly.
However, there's an important trade-off: by spreading the debt over your mortgage term, you may pay more interest in total — even at a lower rate — because you're paying it over a much longer period. This is something we'll model clearly before making any recommendation.
We only recommend debt consolidation where it genuinely makes sense for your situation. If short-term cash flow is the primary issue, there may be better alternatives worth exploring first.
It depends entirely on your circumstances. It can be the right move if it meaningfully reduces your monthly outgoings and you're committed to not accumulating new debt. It's less appropriate if you'd end up paying significantly more interest overall, or if the underlying spending habits haven't changed. We'll give you an honest view.
Most unsecured debts can be consolidated — credit cards, personal loans, car finance, overdrafts. Student loans are typically excluded. We'll look at your full debt picture and model the options.
The main risk is that unsecured debt becomes secured against your home. If you fall behind on payments, your home could be at risk. This is why we take this conversation seriously and make sure you understand the full implications before proceeding.