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Jordan asked in Business & FinanceCredit · 9 years ago

Consolidation, a good idea?

Currently I am paying £322 a month for my car insurance (I'm 19 years old), this will conclude in January so I owe about £1,600 still. I also have roughly £500 of other money owed to parents.

I also get the train into London for work at £303 a month.

Now, I have a total debt of roughly £2,100. I was planning on borrowing £7,500 from Nationwide, which would mean paying £150 a month for 5 years.

With this, I could pay off the debt I owe, get a relatively decent car which will last me (I currently drive a Peugeot 106 which is 9 years old) and insure it for a year.

Would it beneficial to consolidate in this way? Or would you recommend I stick with paying it off at the high rate I do now.

Only thing is, I would need to take out a car loan eventually anyway after this is paid off.

Thanks for any helpful answers

Update:

I've been in a full time role on a decent wage for a year and know I am capable of getting credit - just because of my age don't be so stereotypical.

I have had and paid off credit already.

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  • 9 years ago
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    Pay as you are.

    Creating debt has never been the way out of money problems.

    It just causes more debt for your future.

    What you need is a savings emergency fund.

    Make this priority #1.

    You will not qualify for a car loan on your own. Or any loan.

    You will need a parent to co-sign with you.

    Have a 20% down payment ready.

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