Ready to Pre-Pay Your Personal Loan? Here's a Simple Guide on Foreclosure Benefits, Loan Tenure, EMI Strategies, and More!
Repaying a personal loan early to cut down on interest expenses; Answers to your questions provided
So you're thinking about pre-paying your personal loan? That's a smart move! But before you do, here's a breakdown of everything you need to know.
Pre-Paying Your Personal Loan
If you've got the funds handy, it's usually a good idea to prepay your personal loan to free yourself from the high-interest burden. But be careful, as some lenders may charge prepayment fees.
Rajdeep's Question: I've paid 11 installments on my personal loan. Now, I'm planning to close it as I won't be using the full amount. What should I do?
Answer: Check your loan documents for prepayment terms. Some lenders may have rules against early repayment, so make sure you're clear on that before proceeding.
Choosing Your Loan Tenure
When taking a new loan, opt for a longer repayment period to lower your EMIs. However, you can always make extra payments when you have the funds available. Remember, there are usually no pre-payment charges in a floating rate home loan[1]. But confirm this with your lender beforehand.
Anmol Sharma's Question: I'm about to buy a property and need a loan of Rs 50 lakh. Should I choose a 10-year repayment period?
Answer: A longer tenure means lower EMIs, which could help manage your cash flows better. Just make sure you're aware of any prepayment clause if you plan to pay off your loan early.
Education Loans: Indian vs Foreign Institutions
If you're planning to study abroad, you might wonder whether to take a loan from an Indian or foreign bank.
Suresh Dang's Question: Should I take an education loan from a bank in India or abroad?
Answer: Stick to Indian banks for a few reasons. Your funds are in India, so it's safer and easier to repay an Indian loan. Plus, pre-payment charges don't apply to floating rate education loans in India[2].
Gold Loans
With a gold loan, you can choose between repaying the principal and interest in lump-sum or in EMIs. Pick the option that fits your cash flows best. Just remember that opting for the lump-sum payment could mean a higher interest payable to the financial institution[4].
Joint Loans for Women Borrowers
Some financial institutions offer lower interest rates to women borrowers on home loans. But there's a catch - the woman's name must be the first applicant, and she should be the co-owner of the property[3].
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The author is the founder of AZUKE Personal Finance Advisory
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- In the context of personal finance, prepaying a loan can help you escape the burden of high interest rates, but be aware that some lenders might impose prepayment fees.
- When deciding on a loan tenure, a longer repayment period can lead to lower EMIs, although confirm any prepayment clauses with your lender beforehand.
- For education loans, it's advisable to consider Indian banks as they offer safer and easier repayment options, with no prepayment charges for floating rate education loans.
- In the world of DeFi (Decentralized Finance), various platforms offer opportunities for personal-finance management, such as lending, borrowing, and savings, which could potentially disrupt traditional banking-and-insurance industry norms.
