Reasons to Consider a Gold Loan
Below, we’ll go through some of the most significant gains from taking out a gold loan:
Since security is supplied for the loan, the interest rate may be kept to a minimum.
We only accept gold jewellery as collateral, so there’s no need to worry about putting up any other kind of security.
Unlike a vehicle loan or a mortgage, the money may be put toward whatever you desire.
Submission of a minimum number of papers is required.
You can get a loan even if you don’t have a good credit score.
Will the type of gold jewellery I pledge affect the interest rate on my gold loan?
Interest on gold loans is proportional to the value and quality of the gold jewellery used as collateral. The loan amount a lender approves will also be contingent on the quality of the gold being used as collateral. If you want to get a gold loan, the bank’s jewellery appraiser will make sure your gold jewellery is between 18 and 24 karats. Those valuable stones set within the gold jewellery’s design won’t be factored towards the total weight.
Must I have a certain credit score to get a good interest rate on a gold loan?
When you apply for a gold loan, your credit history will not be a factor. You can apply for a gold loan if you are over the age of 18 and can provide proof that you are the legal owner of the gold.
Is there a way to partially pay off the gold loan?
Lenders often permit partial prepayment but may impose fees for doing so. Before making a partial payment on your gold loan, be sure you know the associated fees. However, the whole balance must be paid back before you may get your gold jewellery. However, there are certain lenders that would be willing to release a portion of your gold jewellery in case you need it.
How to know whether I qualify for a gold loan?
Farmers, company owners, salaried workers, and self-employed Indians can all apply for a gold loan if they are 21-60 years old. Housewives and retirees may also qualify for gold loans from some lenders. Gold loans typically have an interest rate between 7% and 29%. Banks have more stable funding sources, which allows them to provide loans at cheaper interest rates than non-banking financial institutions (NBFCs). According to information from Paisabazaar.com, several banks charge varying interest rates on gold loans.
Gold loans from IIFL Finance are available at interest rates between 9.24 and 24.00 per cent, from Manappuram Finance between 12.00 and 29.00 per cent, and from Muthoot Finance at interest rates up to 29.00 per cent.
Take IIFL Finance’s lowest and highest interest rates, respectively, as an example of the influence of these variables on a loan. A loan of 2 lakh in gold is taken out for 12 months. The interest expense for this loan, at a rate of 9.24%, will be $10,151. The interest expense, however, will amount to 26,943 at a rate of 24%. Interest rates are an important consideration when taking out a gold loan because they can vary substantially. Borrowers, however, should not focus solely on this consideration. Several banks, including the Punjab & Sind Bank, the Canara Bank, and the Punjab National Bank, provide gold loans with terms of up to a year.
Gold loans are available for up to three years from most lenders, but just eleven months from IIFL Finance. Only in the Samadhan Plus programme is it possible to extend the duration of your visa to a maximum of 365 days. Gold loans are available from some financial institutions for terms of up to four years (in the case of Kotak Mahindra Bank) and three years (in the case of Bandhan Bank). Lenders with lower interest rates won’t be of much use if you’re seeking a gold loan with a longer repayment period.
