{"id":21954,"date":"2021-09-21T06:34:42","date_gmt":"2021-09-21T06:34:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tata-blog.osian.dev\/blog\/?p=21954"},"modified":"2023-06-19T10:09:43","modified_gmt":"2023-06-19T10:09:43","slug":"how-a-personal-loan-is-better-than-borrowing-money-from-friends-or-relatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tata-blog.osian.dev\/blog\/personal-use-loan\/how-a-personal-loan-is-better-than-borrowing-money-from-friends-or-relatives\/","title":{"rendered":"How a Personal Loan Is Better Than Borrowing Money from Friends or Relatives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you need to arrange funds quickly, it is easy to look to your family or friends to borrow a sum of money. While your loved ones might be supportive and willing to help you out, you must accept that sometimes, unexpected situations arise. Here, by mixing financial and personal matters, you can risk your relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you need financial help, taking a <a href=\"https:\/\/tata-blog.osian.dev\/personal-loan.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">personal loan<\/a> from a financial institution is a better option and here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Clarity of loan details&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you borrow money from friends or relatives, you do not record the transaction details or sign any documents. You also do not spell out details like interest rates, loan tenures, or repayment options. Verbally agreeing to loan terms may lead to confusion and disputes during the loan repayment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, it is prudent to approach a lender. All terms and conditions are clear when you apply for the loan, and you can always contact the lender\u2019s customer service to clear any doubts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Easy repayment with EMIs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you borrow funds from a loved one, you do not chalk out a repayment plan. You only decide on a date by when you will return the amount as a lump sum. If you fail to repay by that date, you risk your relationship with that person.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you avail of a loan, you can pay in EMIs. Use a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tata-blog.osian.dev\/personal-loan\/emi-calculator.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">personal loan EMI calculator<\/a>\u00a0and decide your future EMIs to conveniently repay the loan within your monthly budget.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#FF0000\"><strong>Additional Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tata-blog.osian.dev\/blog\/personal-loan\/rules-to-follow-when-taking-a-personal-loan\/\">Rules to Follow When Taking a Personal Loan<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>No conflict of interest<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While borrowing from a family member or friend, it is an unspoken agreement that they will charge no interest on the amount borrowed. If you borrow money and do not return it for many years, your friend might lose the interest income they might have earned by investing the money elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, it is wise to take a loan from a lender. Nowadays, you can easily compare multiple loan offers online to get the most competitive <a href=\"https:\/\/tata-blog.osian.dev\/personal-loan\/interest-rates-and-charges.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">personal loan interest rates<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Avoid fallouts in your relationships<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider the following scenarios:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>#1 Your friend who lent you the money is faced with an unexpected financial crisis, leaving you feeling guilty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>#2 You fail to pay your loved ones back on time, resulting in distrust and awkwardness every time you interact.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>#3 You grudgingly admit your financial difficulties to your friends and family when you would rather have them not know.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>#4 You might end up making your relationship bitter due to an argument or a dispute.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>#5 Your inability to repay borrowed money might affect your reputation in your social circles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the\u00a0benefits of a personal loan<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>over borrowing money from your friends is freedom from unpleasant situations like these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#FF0000\"><strong>Additional Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tata-blog.osian.dev\/blog\/personal-loan\/how-to-apply-for-a-personal-loan-in-5-simple-steps\/\">How to Apply for a Personal Loan in 5 Simple Steps?<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking a loan from a credible lending institution can save you from jeopardising your relationships with your near and dear ones. If you are in need of quick funds, Tata Capital is here for you. We offer collateral-free personal financing at competitive interest rates and flexible repayment options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit our website to check your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tata-blog.osian.dev\/personal-loan\/eligibility-calculator.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">personal loan eligibility<\/a>\u00a0and apply today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/tata-blog.osian.dev\/online\/loans\/personal-loans\/apply-now-personal-loan#!\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you need to arrange funds quickly, it is easy to look to your family or friends to borrow a sum of money. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tata-blog.osian.dev\/blog\/personal-loan\/how-a-personal-loan-is-better-than-borrowing-money-from-friends-or-relatives\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":21955,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21954","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-personal-use-loan"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.13 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How a personal loan is better than borrowing money from friends or relatives - Tata Capital Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Planning to borrow money from your family or relatives? 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