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Personal Loan

Term loan or overdraft - Get a loan against property at the lowest rate

Key Takeaways

  • A term loan offers a lump sum loan against property repayable over a fixed term. Interest is calculated on the full loan amount
  • A dropline overdraft gives you a pre-approved credit limit against which you can make multiple withdrawals up to the credit limit
  • The overdraft facility offers a loan against property at the lowest interest rates since the interest is calculated only on what you borrow
  • IDFC FIRST Bank offers term loans and dropline overdrafts with flexible repayment tenures and instant access to funds
24 Jan 2025 by Team FinFIRST

A loan against property is a convenient solution to meet your financial needs if you own a property. By mortgaging your property, you can secure a loan based on its value while continuing to use it. A property loan offers the following benefits -

  1. Considerable funding
  2. Long-term repayment tenure
  3. Affordable interest rates

Moreover, there are two borrowing options: term loan and dropline overdraft. Let’s understand what they are, and which offers the loan against property at the lowest interest rates. 

What is a term loan?
 

A term loan is a basic form of loan against property in which you pay fixed equated monthly instalments (EMIs) over a chosen repayment tenure. The mortgage loan interest is charged on the total outstanding amount.

What is a dropline overdraft?
 

A dropline overdraft offers you a pre-approved line of credit. You can make multiple withdrawals up to the sanctioned credit limit. The limit is reduced every month till the end of the loan tenure. Interest is charged only on the amount you borrow, not on the sanctioned credit limit. You can make flexible repayments towards the outstanding debt and reduce your liability. 

Which is better?
 

To determine which option suits you better, let's explore the pros and cons of each.

Pros and cons of term loans -

 

Pros

Cons

  1. Fixed EMIs give better clarity on repayments
  2. Higher loan amounts may be available
  3. Helps build your credit score
  1. Interest costs tend to be higher
  2. Fixed repayments can prove rigid

 

Pros and cons of dropline overdraft -

Pros

Cons

  1. Flexible repayments
  2. Ability to make multiple withdrawals up to the credit limit
  3. Interest is charged only on the borrowed amount
  4. Instant access to funds
  1. Repayment flexibility can cause higher interest accumulation if you delay repayments
  2. The interest rate can be higher compared to term loans

 

Which one to choose?
 

The choice depends on your financial needs and preferences. If the interest factor is your primary consideration, the overdraft facility typically offers the lowest interest rates for a loan against property. However, if you need a higher loan amount and don’t mind fixed EMIs, term loans can also be a good choice.

Assess your needs to make an informed choice. IDFC FIRST Bank Loan Against Property offers both borrowing options, making it a versatile financing solution. You can secure a loan against property of up to ₹15 crores for up to 25 years, all at competitive property loan interest rates.

Term loan or overdraft, make your choice, and apply now to easily fulfil your financial needs.  

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