Consolidating credit card and personal loan debt into one repayment

Debt Consolidation

Initio Finance broker reviewing a debt consolidation strategy with a client

We help you take back control of your repayments

Juggling a home loan alongside credit cards, a car loan, or a personal loan adds up fast, both in cost and in mental load.

Consolidating debt is only the starting point. A lot of people assume rolling everything into one loan automatically saves money, and sometimes it doesn't, if it's structured the wrong way, you can end up paying more interest over the life of the loan simply because it's now stretched across a longer term. We work through that trade-off with you upfront, so you know exactly what you're signing up for, not just the lower monthly repayment, but the total cost over time.

From there, the focus shifts to paying the loan off faster, not just making it more manageable. That might mean a repayment strategy built around extra contributions, a structure that lets you chip away at the balance more aggressively once your cash flow improves, or a plan to revisit the loan again down the track as your situation changes.

This isn't a one and done service. It's a considered, ongoing strategy, built around where you actually want to end up and not just the immediate relief of fewer bills each month.

How We Help

Debt Review

We review everything you're currently paying across credit cards, personal loans, car loans and other debts, and work out what consolidating would realistically save you.

Consolidation Structuring

Not all consolidation looks the same. Initio Finance helps you decide whether to roll debt into your existing mortgage, refinance into a new one, or use a separate facility, based on what protects you best long term.

Ongoing Support

Once your debts are consolidated, we help you think through a repayment strategy so you're in a stronger position years from now, not back in the same spot.

Loan Repayment Calculator

See what your monthly repayments could look like based on your loan amount, interest rate and loan term.

Borrowing Capacity Calculator

Find out how much you may be able to borrow based on your income, expenses and current financial situation.

Frequently Asked

Read through our FAQ’s for added information. Have other questions? Contact our team today.

Is debt consolidation the right option for everyone?

No, and we'll tell you plainly if it isn't. Sometimes a different repayment strategy makes more sense than consolidating, and we walk through the alternatives with you.

How quickly can my debts be consolidated?

This depends on the structure chosen and the lender's processing times, but we move efficiently once your documents are in and keep you updated throughout.

Will I need to close my existing credit accounts?

In most cases yes, closing paid out accounts is part of the process and helps prevent the debt building up again.

What types of debt can be consolidated?

Credit cards, personal loans, car loans, and in some cases tax debt can all be considered for consolidation, depending on your overall financial position.

Will consolidating my debt affect my credit score?

Closing multiple accounts and opening a new facility can affect your score short term, but a manageable single repayment often improves your position over time. We explain what to expect before you proceed.

Is it better to consolidate debt into my mortgage or refinance separately?

It depends on your goals and the total cost over time. Rolling short term debt into a long term mortgage can lower repayments now but cost more in total interest if not structured carefully. We walk through both options honestly.