Falling in debt is a very painful process of life, which practically every one falls into at one time or the other. Sometimes, you may not know what to do to get out of debt; it is in such conditions that it is better to approach a debt consolidation company for a debt consolidation loan. A debt consolidation loan is a loan that replaces multiple smaller loans wherein you make a single payment to the debt consolidation company. This loan is usually for a longer period, and at a lower interest rate. The main advantage of a low interest debt consolidation loan is that instead of having to face numerous creditors every month to make their monthly payments, this job is handled by the debt consolidation company. They will pay the individual companies their payments with the single payment you make to them.