What is a personal loan?
A personal loan is a loan that does not require collateral or security and is offered with minimal documentation.
You can use the funds from this loan for any legitimate financial need. Like any other loan, you must repay it accordance to the agreed terms with the bank. Normally this can include a few months to a few years in easy equated monthly installments.
How do personal loans work?
A personal loan works pretty much the same way as most loans. You apply for a loan, submit the documents, the bank checks your credit worthiness and makes a loan offer. If you accept it, the funds are transferred to your bank account, and you can use them any way you like.
You must repay the loan in equated monthly installments (EMI), which will depend on factors such as loan amount, tenure and interest rate.
What about interest rates, tenure etc?
Interest rates on personal loans:
Interest rates can range will depend on your credit history, tenure, income, occupation etc. There are two types of rate reducing rate and fixed rate.
How to get a personal loan:
Getting a personal loan is easy, especially if you have a good credit track record. It helps if you are an existing customer.
Tenure and repayment:
You can get a loan for a tenure that suits your needs. You must repay the loan in equated monthly installments or EMIs in a fixed sum every month. The EMI will depend on the loan amount, tenure and interest rate.