Debt Consolidation — Real Math
Consider $18,000 of credit card balances spread across four cards at an average 22% APR with minimum-payment schedules. Paying only minimums stretches the payoff over 20+ years and costs nearly $25,000 in interest. A TBK Bank personal loan of $18,000 at 12% APR over 36 months produces a $598 fixed monthly payment and total interest of roughly $3,525 — saving nearly $21,000 against the minimum-payment credit card path.
Request direct-pay disbursement at application to route loan funds straight to external credit card companies via ACH or wire transfer. Direct-pay guarantees the loan proceeds pay down the consolidated balances rather than risking spending discipline lapses. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau publishes debt consolidation worksheets that confirm break-even calculations before application. The IRS notes that personal loan interest is not deductible for consumer debt consolidation.
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