I am looking to fix my credit. I was wondering which way was better, going through one of these credit consolidators or if I should just take out a loan to pay them off? Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

You have to watch those debt collection places that want you to roll it all into one payment.
I called my creditors and said that I wanted to settle on the account. They usually settle for way less than you owe. Go in low... cause they most likely want to get some money than no money.