LOAN AGAINST DEPOSIT
Loan against Fixed Deposits
During a cash crunch or emergency, people tend to look for loans from a lot of sources. One of those sources can be getting loans against fixed deposits (FD). This is a time-efficient way of getting a short-term loan. Instead of breaking the FD prematurely, depositors can easily apply for a loan against their FD.
What is Loan against FD?
Loan against FD (Fixed Deposit) is a type of secured loan where customers can pledge their fixed deposit as security and get a loan in return. The amount of loan depends on the FD deposit amount. This can go up to 90% – 95% of the deposit amount.
Who can Apply for Loan against FD?
- Loan against fixed deposits is extended to all the fixed deposit holders, be it individual holder or those with joint accounts
- FD in the name of a minor does not qualify for this facility
- Investors of a 5-year tax-saving FD cannot apply for this type of loan
Benefits of Loan against FD
Some of the reasons of why one should shift to loan against FD are mentioned below:
- Lower interest rates compared to other types of loans like personal loan (0.5% – 2% above the applicable FD rate)
- No need to break FD and go for premature withdrawal thus suffering a loss of interest on FD
- No processing fees charged
- Can be availed against domestic as well as NRI FDsNo processing fees
- Can be repaid as a lump sum or in instalment (not later than FD tenure
FD as Collateral / Security
When availing loan against fixed deposit, we keep customer’s FD as the collateral. This makes the loan thus raised secured. Since it’s a secured loan, interest charged for the same is cut short. In case the loaner is not able to repay the loan amount, we are allowed to easily procure it from the FD amount. Usually, this amount is settled at the time of maturity.