For many homeowners, there may come a time where it makes more sense to consolidate your debt and to simplify your financial situation. Like most of us, you probably have a car payment, some credit cards, retail cards, and maybe some personal loans. The month-to-month cost of all these debts combined can make it very difficult to get ahead, as all you end up doing is paying the interest or “minimum balances” of the loans. This is not an ideal situation, and it can be detrimental to your financial health. The good news is debt consolidation mortgages. Using the money in your home to consolidate all of your debt is a winning solution. Combining all of your debts and adding them onto your mortgage, also known as refinancing, has several advantages. For one, the interest rate and amount of interest you pay is lower overall. Interest paid on credit cards can range from 10% to as high as 29%! This rate is compounded monthly as opposed to the semi-annual compounding period you get with a mortgage. Perhaps the biggest advantage, though, is the monthly payment. By adding your debts to your mortgage, you can capitalize on a very low monthly payment. This can often give you the breathing room needed to put a plan into action and really start paying off your debt. By consolidating your debts, you can save thousands each year in interest alone. You will keep your credit rating in good shape by not missing any payments, and eliminate late fees and penalties.