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Consolidating $50,000 of credit card debt

Quick answer: At the Federal Reserve’s average 11.9% personal loan rate, $50,000 over 36 months is $1,658.33 a month and $9,700 of interest. Paying the same amount on a 22.36% card takes 3 yr 9 mo and costs $24,118.

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At the Federal Reserve’s average 11.9% personal loan rate, $50,000 over 36 months is $1,658.33 a month and $9,700 of interest. Paying the same amount on a 22.36% card takes 3 yr 9 mo and costs $24,118.

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Loan payments on $50,000 at 11.9%

TermMonthly paymentTotal interest
24 months$2,351.34$6,432
36 months$1,658.33$9,700
48 months$1,314.24$13,083
60 months$1,109.70$16,582

Paying $50,000 on the card at 22.36%

Monthly paymentTime to pay offInterest
$1,00012 yr 2 mo$95,348
$1,5004 yr 5 mo$28,856
$1,6583 yr 9 mo$24,126
$2,8611 yr 10 mo$11,063

Balance transfer

To clear $50,000 plus a 3% fee in an 18-month 0% period you would pay about $2,861.11 a month. If that is out of reach, the rate after the intro applies to what is left.

Rates shown are Federal Reserve national averages for comparison, not offers. Your APR depends on credit; transfer offers need good credit and a new card limit large enough for the balance.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the monthly payment on a $50,000 debt consolidation loan?

About $1,658.33 over 36 months or $1,109.70 over 60 months at 11.9%.

How long to pay off $50,000 in credit card debt?

At 22.36% APR, 4 yr 5 mo paying $1,500 a month.