Debt consolidation

Bring card balances into focus — Red Loans

For US borrowers carrying multiple card balances: compare personal loan options that could combine them into one payment.

A soft inquiry does not affect your credit.

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  • APR
  • Utilization
  • Origination fee
  • Monthly payment
  • Payoff amount
  • Credit inquiry
  • Fixed term
  • Debt-to-income
  • 1 soft inquiry Does not affect credit
  • One request To check participating options

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From request to payoff

See how a consolidation loan moves forward

Share basic details, review any lender options, and choose whether to continue. Approval and terms come from the lender.

1
You
Share your details
Provide requested information about your balances and financial profile.
2
Us
Check options
We use a soft inquiry to look for participating lender options.
3
Lender
Review terms
A lender may share available amount, APR, fees, and repayment term.
4
Lender
Choose next steps
If approved and you accept, the lender explains disbursement and repayment.

No borrower fee

  • Participating lenders pay the site.
  • Review lender fees and terms before accepting.

Soft inquiry first

  • Checking options uses a soft inquiry.
  • A soft inquiry does not affect your credit.

You choose

  • A request does not guarantee an offer or approval.
  • You decide whether to continue with a lender.
Why applications stall

Card balances can complicate a loan review

High utilization, several minimum payments, or past credit issues can make standard bank reviews harder. Some lenders consider the full picture.

01

High card utilization

Large balances relative to card limits can weigh on a bank's review.

Some lenders consider income, payment history, and other details alongside utilization.
02

Several monthly payments

Multiple minimums can make cash flow and total obligations harder to assess.

A lender may review your full debt picture and potential repayment ability.
03

Credit setbacks

Late payments or a limited credit history can fall outside a bank's standard criteria.

Participating lenders set their own criteria, so options and terms can vary.
Illustrative examples

How borrowers may use a consolidation loan

These illustrative composites show possible funded requests, not actual customers or guaranteed outcomes.

Illustrative Ohio · Unsecured personal loan
$8K–$14K

Two-card household

Illustrative composite: replace several card payments with one fixed-term loan.

Illustrative Texas · Debt consolidation loan
$12K–$20K

Borrower with medical bills

Illustrative composite: combine eligible card balances and medical bills.

Illustrative Georgia · Personal loan
$6K–$10K

High utilization borrower

Illustrative composite: pay down revolving balances with lender funds.

Illustrative Oregon · Unsecured personal loan
$4K–$8K

Borrower rebuilding credit

Illustrative composite: address multiple card balances under a set repayment term.

How we label illustrative scenarios →

More ways to compare

Compare options beyond a new loan

A balance transfer or nonprofit debt management plan may fit some situations. Compare fees, eligibility, and repayment details before choosing.

Debt consolidation questions

Answers before you compare lenders

It may, depending on the amount, APR, fees, and repayment term a lender offers. A longer term can reduce the monthly payment while increasing total interest. Compare the full repayment cost with your current card payments before deciding.