Types of Loans

Loans are categorised into two main types: secured and unsecured. Secured loans, such as home, car, and gold loans, require collateral, offering higher amounts with lower interest rates. Unsecured loans, like personal, education, and business loans, rely on creditworthiness. Personal loans have no end-usage restrictions. While education loans cover tuition and living expenses, Business loans aid entrepreneurs, and professional loans assist individuals like doctors or chartered accountants. Additionally, balance transfer loans reduce interest by switching lenders, and top-up loans offer additional funds after repaying a portion of the existing loan. Parameters for these loans vary among lenders.

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Key Takeaways

Loans can be categorised into two main types: secured and unsecured, based on the requirement of collateral

Secured loans, like home loans and car loans, involve pledging collateral, offering advantages such as lower interest rates and longer repayment tenures

Two-wheeler loans are secured by the on-road value of the vehicle, while Loan Against Property utilises residential or commercial property as collateral

Gold loans are determined by the loan-to-value ratio. This is calculated by dividing the loan amount by the pledged gold’s value

Secured loans have end-usage restrictions, limiting the purpose for which the loan can be used

Unsecured loans, such as personal loans and education loans, don't require collateral, relying on creditworthiness and eligibility

Personal loans offer flexibility as they have no end-usage restrictions, making them suitable for various financial needs

Education loans cover not only tuition fees but also accommodation and living expenses during the course

Business loans assist entrepreneurs in starting, managing, or expanding their businesses

Professional loans cater to specific needs like starting a medical or accounting practice

Balance transfer loans help reduce interest rates by transferring an ongoing loan to a lender offering a lower interest rate

Top-up loans allow obtaining additional funds over an existing loan after repayment for a specific period

Frequently Asked Questions
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Secured loans require collateral, like a home or gold, while unsecured loans, like personal or business loans, rely on creditworthiness.
No, secured loans have end-usage restrictions, meaning the funds must be used for the specified purpose.
The loan amount in a gold loan is determined by the loan-to-value norm. This is calculated by dividing the amount of the loan by the value of the pledged collateral.
Professional loans cater to working professionals, providing capital to start or expand their practices, meeting the unique financial needs of individuals in specific fields.
A balance transfer loan allows you to move an existing high-interest loan to a lender offering lower rates, helping you reduce overall interest payments.
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