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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 a personal loan? Here are 5 things lenders check first

    Want a personal loan? Here are 5 things lenders check first

    Understanding what lenders check can boost your approval chances and let you borrow more cheaply.

  • Festive season personal loan options: Top banks with lowest interest rates

    Festive season personal loan options: Top banks with lowest interest rates

    Top banks offer personal loans with interest rates starting from 9.98% to 13.75% for a 1-year tenure.

  • Used car loan interest rate: Your essential guide to used car loan interest rate, application, fees and other key details

    Used car loan interest rate: Your essential guide to used car loan interest rate, application, fees and other key details

    Buying a pre-owned car? Used car loan interest rates in India (6%–26% in 2025) can greatly impact your total cost—know how lenders decide your rate.

  • Why a personal loan can be your best bet for relocation expenses

    Why a personal loan can be your best bet for relocation expenses

    Relocating to a new city or country comes with numerous expenses, and a personal loan can be a practical solution to manage the financial burden smoothly.

  • Does a personal accident policy pay for total disability?

    Does a personal accident policy pay for total disability?

    Total disability is covered by personal accident policies but not known to most policyholders on how claims for total disability are settled.

  • Nearly 50% Indians use personal loans for lifestyle expenses, reveals RupeeRedee data

    Nearly 50% Indians use personal loans for lifestyle expenses, reveals RupeeRedee data

    Personal loans are increasingly used for both necessities and lifestyle aspirations, with 47.80% of loans going towards lifestyle needs like rent, shopping, and travel.

  • Should you use a personal loan to buy home appliances?

    Should you use a personal loan to buy home appliances?

    Buying appliances on credit may seem convenient, but weighing interest costs, repayment flexibility, and alternatives is essential before borrowing.

  • Small Cash Loan: Best small loan apps offering loans under Rs 10,000

    Small Cash Loan: Best small loan apps offering loans under Rs 10,000

    Facing a small cash crunch? Instant loans under ₹10,000 can cover urgent expenses like bills, rent, or medical needs—disbursed quickly through trusted loan apps.

  • Foreclosing a personal loan offline: Easy steps to close your loan at the branch

    Foreclosing a personal loan offline: Easy steps to close your loan at the branch

    A quick, branch-based option to close your loan, save interest cost and organize your credit history.

  • Should you use SIPs to prepay your personal loan?

    Should you use SIPs to prepay your personal loan?

    Systematic investment plans can be a powerful wealth-building tool, but when used to prepay loans, they may not always work in your favour.

  • Can you get a personal loan with an average credit score? Here’s how

    Can you get a personal loan with an average credit score? Here’s how

    Even with a moderate credit profile, careful planning and smart choices can help you get loan approval on favourable terms.

  • Smart borrowing: A complete guide to choosing the right personal loan

    Smart borrowing: A complete guide to choosing the right personal loan

    The right personal loan can meet your needs without becoming a financial burden — here’s how to pick wisely.

  • Best instant loan online app in India for under Rs 50,000 in 2025: Check Key Details

    Best instant loan online app in India for under Rs 50,000 in 2025: Check Key Details

    Need quick cash under ₹50,000? Instant loan apps offer fast approvals, minimal paperwork, and flexible repayment options—perfect for emergencies without collateral.

  • Personal Loan Repayment Rules: Here’s What You Must Know To Avoid Additional Fees

    Personal Loan Repayment Rules: Here’s What You Must Know To Avoid Additional Fees

    Getting a personal loan is easy, but repaying it the right way takes planning. Understanding repayment rules, EMIs, and prepayment terms can help you save money and protect your credit score.

  • Personal Loan Without Guarantor: Eligibility to steps to apply, key details to know

    Personal Loan Without Guarantor: Eligibility to steps to apply, key details to know

    Think you can’t get a personal loan without a guarantor? Most lenders now offer quick, paperless loans based on your credit score and income—no guarantor needed.

  • How to improve your chances of getting a large personal loan

    How to improve your chances of getting a large personal loan

    Banks and NBFCs carefully evaluate a number of factors before approving personal loans of a high value, and increasing your eligibility will make it simpler to avail high-value credit.

  • How safe is your data when applying for a personal loan online?

    How safe is your data when applying for a personal loan online?

    Online loans are quick and convenient, but protecting your sensitive financial details requires caution.

  • Simple steps to boost your credit score before taking a personal loan

    Simple steps to boost your credit score before taking a personal loan

    A strong credit score is your ticket to faster loan approvals and better interest rates.

  • Personal loan: Top public and private banks offering lowest interest rates this festive season

    Personal loan: Top public and private banks offering lowest interest rates this festive season

    Top banks offer personal loans at competitive interest rates, ranging from 9.99% to 13.75%, for a Rs 5 lakh loan over five-year tenure.

  • When do you choose a gold loan over a personal loan?

    When do you choose a gold loan over a personal loan?

    When you require money urgently and own gold jewellery, pawning it can give you cheaper interest and quicker sanction than unsecured loans.

  • Over 25% of personal loan borrowers used funds for travel in first half of 2025

    Over 25% of personal loan borrowers used funds for travel in first half of 2025

    Over 25% of personal loan borrowers used funds for travel in H1 2025, with Tier-2 cities and Gen Z driving the rise in holiday loan demand across India.

  • Holiday Loans: 27% of Indians borrow for vacations, but at what cost?

    Holiday Loans: 27% of Indians borrow for vacations, but at what cost?

    A survey reveals 27 percent of Indians use personal loans for vacations, with Gen Z and millennials driving the trend, but holiday loans come with high interest rates and debt risks.

  • Personal loan vs credit card: Which is for you?

    Personal loan vs credit card: Which is for you?

    From interest rates to convenience, here's how personal loans measure up against credit cards as a borrowing option.

  • How a credit card loan works and when it’s better than a personal loan

    How a credit card loan works and when it’s better than a personal loan

    From instant approval to flexible tenures, here's how credit card loans can provide relief when you need instant cash—without harming your credit score if used wisely.

  • Why is digital KYC necessary while availing a personal loan

    Why is digital KYC necessary while availing a personal loan

    Skip paperwork—e-verification speeds up the process and gets your loan approved faster.

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