Debt consolidation in Canada

Debt consolidation rolls several higher-interest balances into one simpler monthly payment — often at a lower rate. Compare licensed Canadian lenders in one 60-second application, with no impact to your credit to compare.

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Debt consolidation at a glance

  • ✓ Combine multiple debts into one
  • ✓ One fixed payment & payoff date
  • ✓ Often a lower overall rate
  • ✓ Income-based approval
  • ✓ 60-second IBV — read-only, secure
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Debt consolidation in Canada

What debt consolidation is

Debt consolidation means combining several debts — credit cards, store cards, a line of credit or other loans — into a single new loan with one regular payment. Instead of juggling multiple due dates and rates, you make one predictable monthly payment, ideally at a lower rate so more of your money goes to the balance. Loanspot matches Canadians with licensed lenders from one 60-second application.

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Because a consolidation loan charges simple interest over a fixed term instead of revolving compound interest, you get a clear payoff date — see our guide to paying off credit card debt for the full strategy.

How debt consolidation helps

  • One payment, one date — simpler to manage and harder to miss.
  • A lower rate — replacing high card rates can cut your total interest.
  • A clear finish line — a fixed term gives you a real payoff date.
  • Less stress — no more tracking multiple lenders and minimums.
  • Credit support — paying on time can help rebuild your credit score over time.

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How Loanspot works

Consolidate in three steps

Apply once and compare real offers — comparing won't affect your credit.

1

Apply in 60 seconds

Tell us how much you owe and confirm your income with IBV — no documents to fax.

2

Compare offers

We match you with licensed lenders so you can compare the rate, payment and total cost.

3

Pay off and simplify

Use the funds to clear your balances, then make one payment going forward.

Costs and who qualifies

Lenders weigh your income and ability to repay rather than your credit score alone, so borrowers with fair or bad credit are still regularly matched. To qualify you generally need to be the age of majority in your province, a Canadian resident, and have steady full-time or part-time employment income confirmed with a 60-second read-only IBV check.

Every lender follows Canadian cost-of-borrowing laws and the federal 35% APR cap, and must disclose the full cost before you sign. Compare the total cost of borrowing and choose the shortest term you can afford — and once consolidated, avoid running the old balances back up. If your debt is unmanageable, a consumer proposal may be worth exploring instead.

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FAQ

Debt consolidation — answered

The questions Canadians ask most about consolidating.

How does debt consolidation work?

You take one new loan and use it to pay off several existing debts, then make a single monthly payment on the new loan — ideally at a lower rate and with a clear payoff date.

Can I consolidate with bad credit?

Often yes. Approval is based mainly on your income and ability to repay, so fair and poor credit are still considered.

Will it hurt my credit score?

Comparing options on Loanspot doesn't affect your score. Taking a consolidation loan and paying it on time can actually help your credit over time.

How much can I consolidate?

Loanspot matches Canadians with loans from $20 up to $50,000, depending on your income and ability to repay.

Is consolidation the same as a consumer proposal?

No. Consolidation is a new loan you repay in full. A consumer proposal is a legal arrangement to repay part of your debt, handled by a licensed insolvency trustee.

How fast is funding?

Most applicants are matched within minutes, and many lenders fund approved loans by e-transfer the same or next business day.

What do I need to qualify?

Generally you need to be the age of majority in your province, a Canadian resident, and have steady full-time or part-time employment income verified through IBV.

Turn many payments into one.

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Jason Williams — Personal Finance Editor

Jason Williams writes about personal loans, borrowing and everyday money for Canadians at Loanspot.ca. He focuses on helping readers compare lenders, understand approval and IBV, and choose financing that fits their income. Read more from Jason Williams →