Firstly, by paying your creditors, the financial institution assumes, alone, the risk that each of your creditor had in regards to their individual debt. Therefore, they would be the only one to lose if, by unfortunate circumstances, you became unable to pay. Secondly, they fear that you might be tempted to incur new debt after your consolidation loan. In fact, once repaid, your former creditors will not hesitate to solicit your business again. New debt on your part would add to your monthly consolidation payments and increase the risk of financial difficulties.