During a cash crunch or emergency, people tend to look for loans from a lot of sources. One of those sources can be getting loans against fixed deposits (FD) from banks. This is a time-efficient way of getting a short-term loan. Instead of breaking the FD prematurely, depositors can easily apply for a personal loan with the bank.
While taking a loan against FD, banks keep the FD as collateral or security. This kind of loan is suitable for people who have a damaged credit score or those who do not meet the eligibility criteria and are unable to get a personal loan from the bank.
To apply for Loan Against Fixed Deposit, you need to submit these documents:
Application form
Fixed deposit receipt
ECS mandate (only for non-cumulative FD)
Cancelled cheque (only for non-cumulative FD)
Features of loan against fixed deposit:
| Features | Details |
Eligibility |
All FD holders (single or joint holders), except minors |
Loan Amount |
Avail Loan up to 90% of the value of your Fixed Deposit |
Tenure |
Cannot exceed FD tenure |
Loan Interest Rate |
12.5% |
Processing fee |
None |
Collateral |
Fixed Deposit |
Documentation |
Minimal documentation as the FD exists with the bank issuing the loan |