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Personal Loan

A personal loan is a fixed amount borrowed from a banking or non-banking entity for just about any purpose. It can be paid back in monthly installments More

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  • Want to close your personal loan sooner? Here’s how to actually make it happen

    Want to close your personal loan sooner? Here’s how to actually make it happen

    Reducing your principal early is the simplest way to save interest. Yet most borrowers focus only on the EMI.

  • Personal loan EMIs feeling heavy? Here’s how to handle them without stress

    Personal loan EMIs feeling heavy? Here’s how to handle them without stress

    A few steady habits can make repayment feel manageable instead of overwhelming.

  • Need a personal loan but don’t have income proof? Here’s what you should know

    Need a personal loan but don’t have income proof? Here’s what you should know

    It’s not impossible to borrow without salary slips, but it’s rarely simple and almost never cheap.

  • If a personal loan borrower dies, who has to repay the loan?

    If a personal loan borrower dies, who has to repay the loan?

    A borrower’s passing does not automatically erase the loan, but the responsibility to repay depends on the structure of the borrowing.

  • Personal loan guide: What to do before and after borrowing

    Personal loan guide: What to do before and after borrowing

    A personal loan can help in a pinch, but what you do around it matters as much as the loan itself.

  • Thinking of taking a personal loan from SBI? Here’s what it’s actually like

    Thinking of taking a personal loan from SBI? Here’s what it’s actually like

    SBI personal loans aren’t fast or fancy, but they’re predictable. If your income is steady and your paperwork isn’t messy, the process usually goes through — you just need to decide how much hand-holding you want.

  • No-cost EMI sounds tempting, but the real cost may be hidden

    No-cost EMI sounds tempting, but the real cost may be hidden

    What looks like an interest-free deal can quietly cost you more than paying upfront.

  • How much do you really need to earn to get a personal loan?

    How much do you really need to earn to get a personal loan?

    It’s not just about your salary slip. Banks are far more interested in how comfortably you live within your income.

  • Medical crises main trigger for personal loans in Indian cities: Report

    Medical crises main trigger for personal loans in Indian cities: Report

    Despite the rapid expansion of digital lending, offline channels continue to dominate borrowing, with only 32 percent of borrowers opting for personal loans through online platforms, a Paisabazaar study has found

  • How To Get Low Interest Rates And Charges On Your Personal Loan

    How To Get Low Interest Rates And Charges On Your Personal Loan

    Personal loans can help meet urgent or planned financial needs, but choosing the right interest rate and charges is key to keeping repayments affordable.

  • Struggling to repay a personal loan? Five smart moves to prevent legal escalation

    Struggling to repay a personal loan? Five smart moves to prevent legal escalation

    Missing EMIs is frightening, but panic usually makes things worse. A few early, practical moves can limit damage and keep the situation from spiralling.

  • Should you take a home loan even if you have the money? Here’s how to decide

    Should you take a home loan even if you have the money? Here’s how to decide

    Buying a home outright may feel debt-free, but it may come with its consequences. With stable income and repayment capacity, a home loan can be a smarter and more balanced financial choice.

  • Took a personal loan and changed your mind? What the cooling-off period really lets you reverse and what it doesn’t

    Took a personal loan and changed your mind? What the cooling-off period really lets you reverse and what it doesn’t

    Borrowers get a short window to rethink some personal loan decisions, but timing and terms matter.

  • Personal and auto loan calls flood your phone. Should you ever say yes?

    Personal and auto loan calls flood your phone. Should you ever say yes?

    Before you say yes to that “pre-approved” loan, pause and look at what’s really being sold to you.

  • How to Repay Your Home Loan Early: A Guide For Homeowners

    How to Repay Your Home Loan Early: A Guide For Homeowners

    Home loan EMIs can feel overwhelming over the years, but early repayment can significantly reduce your interest burden and loan tenure. Simple steps can help close home loan faster and achieve debt freedom sooner.

  • Is it okay to take a loan for marriage?

    Is it okay to take a loan for marriage?

    Weddings can be expensive, and a marriage loan can help cover the costs. It makes sense only if you can repay the EMIs comfortably without straining your finances. Borrow wisely so the celebration doesn’t lead to long-term stress.

  • When pledging gold makes more sense than taking a personal loan or using a credit card

    When pledging gold makes more sense than taking a personal loan or using a credit card

    Borrowing against idle gold can sharply cut interest costs, if you know when it makes sense and when it doesn’t.

  • Personal loan top-ups sound easy. Here’s when they actually make financial sense

    Personal loan top-ups sound easy. Here’s when they actually make financial sense

    A top-up can be a helpful shortcut or an expensive habit, depending on how the bank restructures your loan and how you plan to use the money.

  • Salary EMI Percentage: How much of your salary should go towards home loan?

    Salary EMI Percentage: How much of your salary should go towards home loan?

    While buying a home, it’s important to ensure your EMIs don't strain monthly finances. How much should your EMI ideally take up your income? Exceeding this limit may lead to financial stress, especially if interest rates rise or unexpected costs arise. Thus, a well-planned EMI helps you enjoy home-ownership as well as maintain financial peace of mind.

  • Get an Emergency Personal Loan Without Collateral In India

    Get an Emergency Personal Loan Without Collateral In India

    Life can throw financial surprises at any time, and waiting days for funds isn’t always an option. Emergency personal loans are designed to be fast, flexible, and hassle-free, helping you cover urgent expenses without collateral. Thanks to instant loan apps, the process is now quicker and more accessible than ever.

  • Instant loans for self-employed individuals in India

    Instant loans for self-employed individuals in India

    With fast approvals, minimal documentation, flexible eligibility, and interest rates starting around 10.5%, NBFCs cater well to freelancers and small business owners. Explore top NBFCs and loan apps in India offering instant loans, along with key details on rates, CIBIL requirements, and the application process.

  • Top Banks Offering Pre-Approved Personal Loans With Instant Disbursal

    Top Banks Offering Pre-Approved Personal Loans With Instant Disbursal

    Unexpected expenses don’t wait, and neither should your loan. That’s where pre-approved personal loans with instant disbursal come in, offering quick access to funds with minimal paperwork. If you manage to tick off certain basic checks, you could receive money just in minutes. Read this break down on how these loans work, who’s eligible, and which banks are offering them right now.

  • Top small loan providers in India

    Top small loan providers in India

    Need quick funds but not sure where to start? Small loans are easily available today through multiple digital platforms, but understanding their interest rates and terms is key. Walk through top small loan providers, how to apply and what documents you’ll need to make the process smooth.

  • Need a personal loan fast? These details can make or break your approval

    Need a personal loan fast? These details can make or break your approval

    When money is tight, waiting endlessly for a loan decision can be stressful.

  • How much do you really need to earn to get a personal loan approved

    How much do you really need to earn to get a personal loan approved

    The minimum income for a personal loan is not a single number, and that surprises many borrowers.

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