Credit cards and high interest loans can cripple your finances. Debt consolidation is one way to help relieve the problem. By getting one loan, and a lower interest rate you can lower your over-all monthly payments. It can help alleviate a strained budget!
It's always better to look over your options before you get backed into a corner. Once you're in the corner your choices are limited. You may not have the best choices available if you wait to long. Late payments, collections, foreclosures, and Bankruptcies can all hinder or prevent you from getting a consolidation loan. Mortgage consolidation loans are very sensitive to these factors. If you feel you may have problems in the future it's time to weigh your options. If you can afford to pay off everything in just a few years then buckle down and get it done! If not then a consolidation loan maybe right for you.
On the back side you also need to consider looking over your budget and spending habits. Getting a consolidation loan will help with problems but not solve them. If you continue doing the same things you could end up in a worse position! You'll have new debts plus the consolidation loan you just got!