Can You Get a Loan Against Your Fixed Deposit?



Fixed
deposits
(FDs)
are
a
popular
investment
option
due
to
their
predictable
returns
and
stability
compared
to
other
market-linked
investment
products.
However,
there
may
be
instances
when
you
need
immediate
liquidity,
even
before
your
FD
matures.
Fortunately,
many
financial
institutions
offer

loans
against
fixed
deposits




Loan
Against
Your
FD



A
loan
against
your
FD
can
help
you
access
the
required
funds
quickly,
with
minimal
documentation
and
typically
at
competitive
interest
rates.
Therefore,
if
you
do
not
prefer
opting
for
traditional
loans,
like
a
personal
loan,
or
have
urgent
financial
requirements,
a
loan
against
your
FD
can
be
a
great
choice. 





How
Does
a
Loan
Against
Fixed
Deposit
Work?




A
loan
against
a
fixed
deposit
allows
you
to
borrow
funds
using
your

FD

as
collateral,
without
breaking
the
deposit.
Here’s
how
it
typically
works:




  1. Eligibility
    and
    Application
    :
    You
    are
    most
    likely
    to
    be
    eligible
    for
    a
    loan
    against
    FD
    if
    you
    hold
    an
    FD
    account
    with
    a
    bank
    or
    NBFC
    that
    offers
    this
    facility.
    You
    can
    apply
    online
    or
    at
    a
    branch.




  2. Loan
    Amount
    :
    The
    loan
    amount
    is
    usually
    a
    percentage
    of
    the
    FD’s
    value,
    often
    around
    75-90%.
    The
    exact
    limit
    depends
    on
    the
    institution’s
    policies
    and
    the
    FD
    amount.




  3. Interest
    Rate
    :
    The
    interest
    rate
    on
    this
    loan
    is
    generally
    1-2%
    above
    the

    FD’s
    interest
    rate
    .
    This
    makes
    it
    a
    lower-cost
    option
    compared
    to
    unsecured
    loans
    since
    your
    FD
    acts
    as
    collateral.




  4. Repayment
    Tenure
    :
    The
    repayment
    term
    often
    aligns
    with
    the
    FD’s
    remaining
    tenure,
    meaning
    you
    must
    repay
    the
    loan
    before
    the
    FD
    matures.
    Some
    institutions
    offer
    flexible
    repayment
    terms.




  5. Zero
    to
    Minimal
    Processing
    Fee
    or
    Penalty
    for
    Prepayment
    :
    Many
    banks
    and
    NBFCs
    charge
    little
    or
    no
    processing
    fee,
    and
    some
    waive
    prepayment
    penalties,
    making
    this
    a
    convenient
    loan
    option
    if
    you
    repay
    it
    early.




  6. No
    Impact
    on
    FD
    :
    Your
    FD
    remains
    intact,
    continuing
    to
    earn
    interest
    as
    usual.
    You’ll
    only
    face
    consequences
    on
    your
    FD
    if
    you
    default
    on
    the
    loan
    repayment,
    in
    which
    case
    the
    financial
    institution
    may
    liquidate
    your
    FD
    to
    recover
    the
    outstanding
    amount.





Things
to
Keep
in
Mind
before
Applying
for
a
Loan
Against
Fixed
Deposit




Before
you
apply
for
a
loan
against
FD,
keep
the
following
points
in
mind:




  • Understand
    the
    Terms
    and
    Conditions
    :
    Carefully
    review
    the
    terms
    and
    conditions
    of
    the
    loan,
    including
    interest
    rates,
    processing
    fees,
    and
    repayment
    terms.




  • Compare
    Offers
    :
    Explore
    offers
    from
    different
    financial
    institutions
    to
    find
    the
    best
    deal.




  • Consider
    the
    Impact
    on
    Returns
    :
    While
    a
    loan
    against
    FD
    can
    provide
    immediate
    liquidity,
    it
    may
    impact
    your
    overall
    returns
    on
    the
    FD.



By
understanding
the
nuances
of
this
type
of
loan,
you
can
make
informed
decisions
and
leverage
this
financial
tool
to
meet
your
immediate
needs
without
compromising
your
long-term
investment
goals.





Why
Open
Shriram
Unnati
Fixed
Deposit?




Shriram
Unnati
Fixed
Deposit
is
a
dependable
choice
of
investment
with
a
range
of
compelling
features
and
benefits.
It
is
designed
to
meet
the
wide
spectrum
of
financial
goals
and
aspirations
of
investors. 




  • Compelling
    Interest
    Rates
    :
    Shriram
    FD
    offers
    an
    interest
    rate
    of
    up
    to
    9.40%*
    p.a.
    (inclusive
    of
    0.50%*
    p.a.
    for
    senior
    citizens
    and
    0.10%*
    p.a.
    for
    women
    depositors),
    making
    it
    a
    wise
    choice
    of
    investment
    for
    people
    from
    different
    demographics.




  • Affordable
    Minimum
    Investment
    Amount
    :
    Investors
    can
    start
    their
    journey
    with
    Shriram
    Fixed
    Deposit
    with
    an
    investment
    amount
    as
    low
    as
    ₹5000
    increasing
    in
    multiples
    of
    ₹1000.
    This
    makes
    it
    accessible
    to
    a
    wide
    range
    of
    investors
    with
    different
    financial
    profiles.




  • High
    Credit
    Ratings
    :
    Shriram
    Finance
    is
    rated
    “[ICRA]AA+
    (Stable)”
    by
    ICRA
    and
    “IND
    AA+/Stable”
    by
    India
    Ratings
    and
    Research,
    making
    its
    FD
    a
    reliable
    investment
    tool
    in
    the
    market. 




  • Cumulative
    and
    Non-Cumulative
    Schemes
    :
    Investors
    can
    opt
    between
    a
    cumulative
    or
    non-cumulative
    FD
    scheme,
    enabling
    them
    to
    have
    more
    control
    over
    their
    payout
    options.
    With
    a
    non-cumulative
    scheme,
    investors
    can
    choose
    from
    monthly,
    quarterly,
    half-yearly
    and
    yearly
    payout
    options
    and
    enjoy
    a
    steady
    flow
    of
    income.
    A
    cumulative
    scheme
    can
    help
    investors
    maximise
    their
    returns
    on
    maturity.




  • Flexible
    Tenure
    and
    Easy
    Liquidity
    :
    Shriram
    Finance
    offers
    a
    variety
    of
    tenure
    options
    on
    Shriram
    Unnati
    Fixed
    Deposit,
    allowing
    investors
    to
    choose
    terms
    that
    best
    suit
    their
    short-term
    or
    long-term
    financial
    goals.
    Investors
    also
    enjoy
    easy
    liquidity
    on
    their
    FD
    with
    a
    diverse
    range
    of
    payout
    options.




Conclusion



Opting
for
a
loan
against
FD
is
a
smart,
flexible
solution
for
individuals
seeking
immediate
funds
without
disrupting
their
investment
portfolio.
This
form
of
secured
loan
is
an
ideal
choice
for
those
who
need
temporary
liquidity
while
maintaining
their
savings
strategy.
With
its
ease
of
access
and
minimal
documentation,
a
loan
against
FD
stands
out
as
a
valuable
financial
tool
for
both
planned
and
unplanned
expenses.





About
Shriram
Finance


Shriram
Finance

is
a
leading
diversified
financial
services
company
in
India,
offering
a
wide
range
of
financial
products
and
services
across
consumer,
wholesale,
and
business
finance
segments.
The
company
has
a
strong
presence
pan
India
with
a
network
of
3,149
branches
and
an
employee
strength
of
77,764
with
an
AUM
of
Rs.
2,430,40
crores.
With
a
focus
on
financial
inclusion
and
customer-centricity,
Shriram
Finance
continues
to
empower
individuals
and
businesses
to
achieve
their
financial
goals.




Disclaimer



With
regards
to
deposit-taking
activity
of
Shriram
Finance
Limited
(’SFL’),
viewers
may
refer
to
detailed
information
and
T&C
provided
in
our
application
form
available
at

www.shriramfinance.in/downloads
.
The
Company
is
having
a
valid
Certificate
of
Registration
dated
31st
January
2023
issued
by
the
Bank
under
section
45-IA
of
the
RBI
Act.
However,
the
Reserve
Bank
of
India
does
not
accept
any
responsibility
or
guarantee
about
the
present
position
as
to
the
financial
soundness
of
the
company
or
for
the
correctness
of
any
of
the
statements
or
representations
made
or
opinions
expressed
by
the
company
and
for
repayment
of
deposits/discharge
of
the
liabilities
by
the
company.