Are there cases where its not a bad idea to pledge the house as collateral for a debt consolidation loan?
Yes, I can envision some situations, particularly in state that offers very little in way of homestead exemptions for homeowners in bankruptcy. In some places the equity in ones home is significantly at risk whether a debt consolidation loan is taken out or not. When the writing is on the wall that a debtor will lose their home unless they can clean up some of their financial mess, a debt consolidation loan can be the tool to save a home.
