Personal Loans in India: A Complete Guide for Borrowers
Quick, collateral-free finance for life’s planned and unplanned expenses—how it works, who’s eligible, documents, pitfalls, and how Kredistar can help you secure the best deal.
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In today’s fast-moving world, financial needs can arise anytime—be it for medical emergencies, education, travel, weddings, or even to consolidate existing debts. While savings help, they often fall short in covering large, unplanned expenses. This is where personal loans play a vital role…
What is a Personal Loan?
A personal loan is an unsecured loan offered by banks, NBFCs, and fintech lenders. It requires no collateral and can be used for any legitimate purpose. Lenders evaluate your income stability, credit score, and repayment capacity.
Why are Personal Loans Popular in India?
- No collateral required
- Fast disbursal with digital KYC
- Use anywhere: medical, education, weddings, travel
- Build credit with on-time EMIs
- Wide availability across banks/NBFCs
Key Features
- Loan amount: ₹50,000 to ₹50 lakh
- Tenure: 12–60 months
- Interest: ~10%–24% p.a.
- Fees: processing ~1%–3%
- Prepayment/foreclosure: usually allowed post lock-in
Eligibility & Documents
- Age 21–60; salaried or self-employed; ₹20,000+/month income
- CIBIL ideally 700+
- Docs: Aadhaar, PAN, address proof, salary slips/ITR, bank statements
Process with Kredistar
- Requirement analysis
- Eligibility check
- Application & KYC
- Lender shortlisting
- Approval & disbursal
Use Cases & Watch-outs
- Medical, debt consolidation, education, weddings, travel, business needs
- Avoid over-borrowing; read fees; keep EMIs on time to protect your score.
FAQs
How long to approve? Often 24–48 hrs if docs are in place.
Self-employed? Yes, with ITR/financials.
Impact on CIBIL? Positive with on-time EMIs; negative if delayed.
Conclusion
Personal loans are versatile and fast. Kredistar helps you compare lenders, secure competitive rates, and finish the journey with clarity.