The most obvious thing that will happen without consolidation is that your debts will continue to rise. The credit crunch has led to an overall meltdown, which has led to lenders drastically raising rates. So the longer you keep hold of your debts, the more they will be rising over the coming months. That’s why if you can, consolidation is crucial. Moving away from unsecured debt is the best thing a homeowner can do right now. If you have the means don’t delay.
Those with debts in all directions who do not opt for consolidation will almost certainly see their credit score rise. Credit scores, which determine how much credit a lender can bestow on you, rise as you handle debt badly. So the longer you leave your debts, and the more they rise, the more chance you have of defaulting. Even missing one credit card payment can be a massive blow to future chances of credit. Right now lenders are looking for the cleanest slates possible, so don’t let yours be sullied - choose consolidation.
All these problems will escalate without consolidation. Rates rise, as do the chances of you not being able to meet repayments. This means you are hit with either even higher rates or fees and penalties that will just leave you even more out of pocket, which then in turn makes paying back the debt even harder. Then, without consolidation, your credit score could be extremely hampered so getting hold of extra credit to help you with the debt becomes even harder. If you can make all your debts into one manageable, secured payment it must be done. Debt can be one of the most destructive things in your life - don’t let it take over.
Because if you do not choose consolidation, you may be too late. The current economic situation has left lenders and banks very unsympathetic to those who need help. They will not be able to help the heavily indebted with heavy adverse credit history. As much as you look to lenders and advisers to help you, you need to help yourself. That means taking cool, calculated decisions like consolidation to solve your problems and allow you to move forward, tentatively towards a better financial future.