A lot of banks offer personal loans of various amounts and durations. You can pick and choose between them.
Personal loans are not very large amounts. They rarely exceed Rs. 4 lakhs. So there is no need to put up security or collateral against personal loan.
You can opt for a personal loan without having to explain to the bank why you need it. You can take a personal loan for any purpose including travelling, home repairs, medical emergencies.
If you have a relationship with a bank you can get a personal loansanctioned within 24 hours. Personal loans also require very little paperwork.
If you regularly pay your EMIs on time then personal loans are a great way to improve your credit record. An improved CIBIL credit record can be very beneficial when you are looking for a new loan.
After credit cards, personal loans have the highest interest rates among credit products. Sometimes personal loans have higher rates than credit cards also.
If you pre-pay your personal loans, banks often charge a high penalty.
Today, most banks give personal loans only to people with a good credit history. If someone regularly takes personal loans, he may be seen as someone who is not careful with his finances.
If you default on your personal loan your CIBIL credit report reflects it and your credit rating and credit score are affected.
If banks access your CIBIL credit report and see a large number of personal loans, you are seen as someone who constantly needs money and who is indiscipline.