Loan Against Property Vs. Personal Loan
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Loan against property vs. Personal loan

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What is a loan against property?

A loan against property (LAP) is exactly what the name implies - a loan given or disbursed against the mortgage of property. The loan is given as a certain percentage of the property’s market value, usually around 40% - 60%. Loan against Property belongs to the secured loan category where the borrower gives a guarantee by using his property as security.

What purposes can I take a loan against property for?

Loan against Property can be taken for following purposes:

  • Expanding your business
  • Getting your son/daughter married
  • Sending your son/daughter for higher studies abroad
  • Funding your dream vacation
  • Funding medical treatments

What kind of properties can I mortgage for a loan?

You can normally take a loan against your self-occupied or rented residential property. This could be a house or even a piece of land.

What is the eligibility criteria to get a loan against property?

This criteria will vary from one bank to another. However, from all the host of factors, the common factors that all banks look at are:

  • Your income, savings, debt obligations
  • Cost/value of the property mortgaged
  • Your repayment track record for other loans, credit cards etc.

What are the normal interest rates and tenure for repayment offered for a loan against property?

Interest rates on loan against property range from 12% -15.75% and the loan tenure can be up to 15 years.

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