A personal loan is an unsecured loan that is not backed by collateral or security. This makes it a flexible financing option, as there are no limitations on its use.
The followings are the ways a personal loan can be useful:
To qualify for a personal loan, you have to meet certain criteria. Below are the important factors that lenders take into consideration to decide your eligibility for a personal loan.
If you default on your loan payments, it can have serious consequences on your credit score and financial situation. Here are some of the potential consequences of defaulting on a personal loan:
If you submit an application for a personal loan online or through a lender’s website, you can get an immediate approval, and the loan amount might get disbursed in your account in a few business days. However, depending on the lender’s internal processes, the application process may take several days or even weeks if you apply for a loan in person at a bank or credit union.
Having all the required paperwork prepared and making sure the application is accurate and complete will help the loan application process go more quickly. If the lender requests it, you should be prepared to provide further supporting documents or information to speed up the process.
Personal loans typically do not demand security or collateral because they are unsecured loans. Instead, lenders rely on the borrower's creditworthiness, income, and other factors to determine whether to approve the loan and what interest rate to offer. However, if the borrower has bad credit or a high debt-to-income ratio, certain lenders could want collateral or a cosigner before approving a personal loan. If the borrower defaults on the loan, the collateral or cosigner acts as a guarantee that the lender would be compensated.
Yes, there may be fees associated with prepaying a personal loan, which are commonly referred to as prepayment penalties. Some lenders charge these fees if you repay your loan before the end of the term. The prepayment penalty varies by lender and can be a fixed fee or a percentage of the outstanding loan amount. It is crucial to carefully read the loan agreement to determine whether there are any prepayment penalties associated with the loan and what the charges would be if you decided to repay the loan.
Yes, you can obtain personal loans from two different banks at the same time, provided you meet the eligibility requirements for each loan and can afford the repayments for both. However, it’s critical to keep an eye on your overall debt level and avoid taking on more debt than you can handle.
The minimum salary required to be eligible for a personal loan can vary depending on the lender and their specific eligibility criteria. However, in India, most lenders have a minimum salary requirement of Rs. 15,000 per month to qualify for a personal loan. This means that if you earn less than Rs. 15,000 per month, you may not be eligible for a personal loan from these lenders.
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