The quote given by a debt consolidation company is a debt consolidation quote. Debt consolidation is necessary if you are deep in debt, or have difficulty paying your credit card bills when they are due. Getting a debt consolidation quote is the first step to debt consolidation and becoming debt free. When you speak to a debt counselor, they will find out about your income and expenses and then find the debt consolidation program that can help you the most. The debt consolidation quote will not cost you anything to get and you will know what your options are before you agree to any debt program.