Personal Debt and Government Debt Consolidation Loans PDF Print E-mail
Written by Dean Byler   
Friday, 07 August 2009 19:21
There has been a lot of discussion lately about stimulus packages and bailouts. I wonder how this has affected government debt consolidation loans. It seems like there should be something in place to help regular citizens with their debt, if the government is willing to hand out chunks of cash to huge, multimillion-dollar corporations.
by DeanByler


There has been a lot of discussion lately about stimulus packages and bailouts. I wonder how this has affected government debt consolidation loans. It seems like there should be something in place to help regular citizens with their debt, if the government is willing to hand out chunks of cash to huge, multimillion-dollar corporations.

The majority of government debt consolidation loans do not require the borrower to put up any collateral. This means that the loan is considered to be unsecured. In many cases, these kinds of consolidation loans are used by people to get rid of credit card debt or for medical expenses.

Normally, debt consolidation is undertaken to reduce and eliminate debt by paying off a high-interest unsecured loan, like credit card debt, with a low-interest secured loan like a home equity line of credit. In this way, people pay less interest because of the lower rates which helps them to pay off their debts quicker.

Government debt consolidation loans are not secured by any collateral like a home or a car. These loans are primarily personal loans. They offer a viable option for people to get rid of debt for credit cards if they don't have collateral to secure a more traditional loan.

Many banks offer such plans for their customers who have a satisfactory banking history with them. However, interest rates on unsecured personal loans would be higher than a secured home-equity line of credit.

The question is why isn't Uncle Sam stepping in with more favorable terms for government debt consolidation loans? If they're willing to help out GM and AIG, then they should be willing to help out my buddy down the street.

Perhaps we should all incorporate ourselves before filling out the loan applications. And, of course, we have to take an expensive vacation paid for by our business and throw a huge party to celebrate getting bailed out. Afterwards, we can give ourselves and all our friends a huge bonus just for the heck of it.

While government debt consolidation loans are a wonderful idea, I'm not certain that they are the solution to problems with debt. Unfortunately, most people end up in the same or even worse financial situation they were in within a couple of years. Financial literacy, not more loans, is the real answer.

Government debt consolidation loans are a great option for many people. They should not, however, be viewed as the only or even the best option for people dealing with unmanageable debt. Government debt consolidation loans should be used responsibly and in the manner in which they were intended.

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DISCLAIMER: This article is provided as information only and is not to be taken as financial advice.

Author Dean Byler is dedicated to just about everything dealing with finances and how to manage them. Learn more about Government Debt Consolidation Loans at his blog which deals with Credit Card Debt and other financial matters.