Debt Consolidation

[m.mills72]

I do not have a great credit history due to a divorce and some other irresponsible past decisions. I am trying my best to get it under control, however, the only option I can see to do that is a debt cosolidation loan. I have applied for one through USAA but was denied due to delinquency and debt to income ratio. My questions are these; why would the debt income ratio matter if Im planning to use the loan to pay off those debts?; and what other options do I have without bankruptcy?

[WEBSITE GURU]

m.mills72;

I am not a USAA Advisor, nor a USAA Employee. I am just a Member like you.

That said, the subject of Debt Consolidation is too complex to give you a simple answer. This forum has Moderators whom are Financial Advisors whom may be better able to answer some your questions.

A key bit of advice that I can give you is that you should not start any Debt Consolitation Progam without talking to a financial advisor first.

Also the only real help I have for you are the following LINKS which should answer some of your questions.

1. USAA - Financial Advice Blog (maybe you could post your question there)

2. USAA - Member Community Post - Debt Consolidation

3. USAA - Credit Tools - Calculate Your Debt-to-Income Ratios

4. Credit Karma - Understanding Your Debt to Income Ratio **(External Link)

I hope I have helped you.

[ProfessorNik]

I am going through a divorce and I need to pay off my debts. I have little money to work on and wanted to know if I will lose my USAA privleges (Banking, auto insurance) if I ask to have a large debt settlment on my credit card balance.

[Cynthia USAA]

ProfessorNik,

Thank you for your inquiry. I will be happy to have a bank specialist reach out to you to address your question and any other concerns you may have.   

[chita_bugg]

This helps me a lot too thanks