
- This type of loan is suitable for people who have a low credit score and hence find it difficult to get an unsecured loan.
- People who do not meet the income eligibility criteria of lenders can also opt for it
- The interest rate charged on them is usually in the range of 1-2.50 percentage points above the fixed-deposit rate
- The loan amount can go up to 95 per cent of the fixed deposit
- These loans are usually given as an overdraft facility
- Interest levied only on amount withdrawn
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First Published: Fri, April 17 2020. 13:31 IST
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