Complete obligation inventory
List the balances, rates, minimum payments and payoff timelines being considered alongside the existing mortgage.
A lower monthly payment does not automatically mean cheaper debt.
Evaluate whether using eligible home equity to address other obligations improves cash flow without losing sight of loan term, closing costs and total borrowing cost.
Start with the actual scenario
Combining payments can simplify cash flow while creating a different kind of obligation.
A debt consolidation refinance generally uses a larger new first mortgage to pay off the existing mortgage and selected eligible obligations. The result may reduce the combined monthly outflow, but debt that was previously unsecured can become debt secured by the home.
Anthony places the current mortgage, obligations being considered and proposed loan into one comparison. That shows whether the payment change comes from a lower rate, a longer repayment period, a different debt structure or some combination of the three.
Secured-debt tradeoff
Recognize that moving eligible unsecured balances into a mortgage can put the home behind the debt and extend repayment.
Cash-flow and cost comparison
Measure the proposed monthly change, closing costs, new loan term and direction of total borrowing cost together.
Debt consolidation calculator
Compare your effective rate & monthly savings.
Enter the mortgage and debts you are considering consolidating, then compare them with an illustrative refinance. The calculator estimates a balance-weighted effective rate, combined monthly obligations and potential monthly cash-flow change.
Reviewed by Anthony MaffeiMortgage Loan Originator & Branch Manager · NMLS ID #1539917 · Educational comparison only
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Proposed refinance
How to use this calculator
- Use the balances and payments for debts you actually expect to pay off.
- The effective-rate result is a balance-weighted educational estimate—not APR.
- Monthly savings can come from both rate changes and extending repayment over a longer term.
Your estimated comparison
Estimated monthly savings
—Enter both current and proposed loan details to compare.
Current blended effective rate
—Current monthly obligations
—Proposed est. P&I
—Estimated new loan amount
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Important note
Consolidating unsecured debt into a mortgage can convert it into debt secured by your home and may extend repayment. This calculator estimates principal and interest only and is not an APR disclosure, quote, approval or commitment to lend.
When consolidation can help
Reduce combined monthly obligations when the full structure supports it.
Simplify multiple payments into a more deliberate payoff strategy.
Use cash-flow improvement with a plan to avoid rebuilding paid-off balances.
What we review
Current mortgage rate, term and the debts being considered.
New secured balance, proposed payment and closing costs.
Term extension, total-cost tradeoffs and post-closing budget plan.
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Work the numbers before choosing the loan
Use a debt consolidation refinance only with a defined payoff and cash-flow plan.
A lower combined monthly payment does not automatically mean the transaction costs less. Extending short-term balances across a longer mortgage term can increase the time and interest paid, even when the monthly obligation improves.
The strongest analysis also considers eligible alternatives, including leaving the first mortgage in place, using a HELOC or fixed second lien, changing repayment priorities or waiting until the financial profile supports another route.
How I look at the decision
A debt consolidation refinance needs both a mortgage comparison and a behavior plan.
I compare the existing mortgage and selected obligations with the proposed loan using the same date and payoff assumptions. The worksheet separates payment change from balance transfer, term extension and transaction cost so short-term cash-flow relief is not mistaken for automatic savings.
The review also identifies what becomes secured by the home and what happens after closing. Without a plan for the accounts being paid and the monthly cash flow released, a consolidation can leave the homeowner with a larger mortgage and rebuilt revolving balances.
Frequently asked questions
Questions to answer before moving debt into the mortgage.
Can a refinance be used for debt consolidation?
Potentially. An eligible cash-out refinance may provide proceeds that can be used to pay selected obligations, subject to property equity, borrower qualification, program requirements and closing costs.
Does debt consolidation eliminate the debt?
No. It restructures selected balances into a new obligation. If those balances are moved into the mortgage, they become part of debt secured by the home and may be repaid over a longer period.
How should I compare the old and new payments?
Compare the current mortgage plus the obligations being addressed with the proposed mortgage, then add closing costs, the new term, total balance and a realistic payoff timeline. Monthly relief is only one part of the decision.
Could a HELOC be an alternative?
Potentially. A HELOC or fixed second lien may preserve the existing first mortgage, but it creates a separate payment and may introduce variable-rate or repayment-period risk. Eligibility and terms vary.
Ready when you are
Put the mortgage and consumer debt on the same page.
Bring the balances, payments and current mortgage terms so we can measure cash-flow relief, effective cost and the tradeoff of moving debt against the home.