A Loan Against Property (LAP) allows the consumers to raise funds against their residential, commercial, or industrial properties. These funds can be used for various personal or business financial needs, such as medical emergencies, business expansion, or home renovations. Even after getting LAP, you maintain the ownership and usage rights of your property. These bank loans come with the lower interest rates in comparison to unsecured bank loans.
Usually 10.49% p.a. onwards; some PSUs may offer lower rates
Can go up to Rs 40 lakh; some lenders may offer higher loan amounts
Up to 5 years (some lenders offer repayment period till 8 years)
0.5% to 4% of loan amount (may vary across lenders)
Last updated: 24 December, 2024
Here are some general fees and charges that may be applicable to your mortgage loan:
Processing Fees | 1% - 2% of loan amount |
Part Prepayment Charges |
Floating Rate: Nil Fixed Rate: Up to 4% on outstanding principal |
Penal Interest | Usually at 24% p.a. (2% per month on the overdue installment/s) |
Foreclosure Charges |
Floating Rate: Nil Fixed Rate: Up to 2% on outstanding principal |
A Loan Against Property is a type of secured loan where you pledge your property as collateral to borrow money from a bank or financial institution. You can put your residential, commercial, or industrial property as collateral. You can use this money for funding a wedding, expanding a business, or consolidating debts or other purposes.
A Loan Against Property comes with several advantages. It comes with lower interest in comparison to unsecured bank loans. You can repay these loans for an extended period of 20 years.
The lenders decide the eligibility for the Loan Against Property(LAP) based on various factors such as the borrower’s age, the location and condition of the property, repayment capacity, and credit score. The eligibility criteria vary for each lender or financial institute.
Properties such as residential, commercial, and industrial properties are accepted as collateral for the loan against property. Then the lender evaluates your loan application based on the condition, location, and age of your property.
The maximum repayment tenure for the loan against property ranges from 15 to 20 years based on the different lenders. The longer tenure makes the monthly payment affordable but in the end, you end up paying the higher overall amount.
If you fail to pay the loan against the property then the banks will impose late fees and penalty interest charges on you. This can also drop your credit score. After 90 days your unpaid loan is declared Non-Performing Asset (NPA) and you will face legal challenges and the banks can also sell your property.