In times of a financial crunch,\npeople seek out loans to either fund a financial emergency, tide through a\nrough patch or as an easy and affordable tool to spread out the cost of an\nexpense. You could use a loan if you are purchasing an expensive gadget,\ngetting renovations done at home or even to fund a vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The two easiest ways to get quick financial assistance is either availing a personal loan\u00a0<\/a>or a top up loan. Here is a quick guide that will help you understand the features of a personal loan\u00a0and a top up loan, as well as the difference between the two. This will help you make an informed choice on the one that suits your needs best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both categories of loans have their respective benefits, and your choice will depend on your needs and goals. For example, even though interest rates on a personal loan<\/a> are higher than that of a top up loan, the personal loan repayment tenure is shorter. So, would you want to pay a higher interest rate for a shorter duration or incur a lower interest cost for a longer time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\nis always recommended to check on the specifics of a loan so you have complete\nclarity and can make the most of the benefits being offered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whatever your financing needs, Tata Capital has a solution for you. Tata Capital is among the premier financial institutions in India operating under the trusted banner of Tata Group with over 100 branches across 70 locations. You can apply for personal loan as well as a top up loan if you have a home loan<\/a> with Tata Capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n <\/td> Personal Loan <\/strong><\/td> Top Up Loan <\/strong> <\/td><\/tr> \n Type\n <\/td> Personal loans are unsecured loans that can be availed from any bank or NBFC. <\/td> A top up loan is a secured loan that can be availed from your home loan provider. <\/td><\/tr> \n Availability\n <\/td> Can be availed at any time from any financial institution. <\/td> Can only be availed if you have an existing home loan from a housing finance company. <\/td><\/tr> \n Collateral\n <\/td> There is no need for collateral. <\/td> Your house\/property acts as a collateral. <\/td><\/tr> \n Tenure\n <\/td> Most personal loans are offered for 1 to 5 years. <\/td> The maximum tenure of a top up loan is 30 years or the remaining tenure of the home loan. <\/td><\/tr> Interest Rates <\/td> 10.99% and above. <\/td> Same as the home loan starting from 8.9%. <\/td><\/tr> Loan Amount <\/td> Up to Rs 75 lakh. <\/td> Up to 30% of the existing disbursed loan. <\/td><\/tr> \n Documentation\n <\/td> KYC proof, income proof and credit score. <\/td> No additional documentation required. <\/td><\/tr> Processing Fee <\/td> In some cases, the processing fee can be waived off or range between 0.5% to 1% of the loan amount. <\/td> The processing fee may be waived off depending on the relationship with the institution or for special promotions. Or else, it could be up to 1% of the loan value. <\/td><\/tr> Foreclosure charges <\/td> Could be none or vary between 2% to 5%. <\/td> Usually, no foreclosure charges applicable. <\/td><\/tr> \n Approvals\n <\/td> Instant approvals and quick disbursals. <\/td> May take some time due to checks and risk assessment. <\/td><\/tr> Tax benefit <\/td> None <\/td> Same as a home loan. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n