Abhishek Singh

An electric scooter can seem affordable until you look at the amount you need to pay upfront. If you would rather keep some savings aside, an EMI can make the purchase easier to manage. But the monthly payment depends on more than the scooter’s price. 

Rahul had taken a personal loan two years ago to fund a family emergency. He paid his EMIs diligently for 18 months. Then came an unexpected job loss. Struggling to keep up, he called his lender and asked: “Can I just settle the loan?” The lender said yes - for a reduced amount. Rahul thought he had dodged a bullet.

A personal loan is one of the most commonly used ways of borrowing money for any type of cost, be it anticipated or unexpected. Be it a medical emergency, wedding, traveling, household renovation, school tuition, consolidating debts, or other expenses, an unsecured personal loan can help borrowers whenever they need.

In today’s fast-paced digital world, personal loan scams in India are on the rise. With quick funds just a few taps away, fraudsters are exploiting the demand for instant cash. Whether you’re a young professional or a family planner, knowing how to avoid personal loan scams can save you from financial loss and stress.

Trying to understand your credit report? Start with this question - What is a credit tradeline? Each loan or credit application creates a tradeline on your credit report, which ultimately affects your loan eligibility and creditworthiness.

Jignesh, a salaried agent, needed Rs. 3 lakhs for a family emergency. He applied for a personal loan, because he needed urgent funds and did not have investments to use as collateral.

For daily necessities like shopping, bill payments, subscriptions, and EMI repayments, people in India rely on a variety of payment methods. With the widespread acceptance of cards, wallets, and UPI apps, digital payments have become commonplace.

A few months ago, Vivek took a small consumer durable loan to buy a laptop. Around the same time, he already had a bike EMI running, and used his credit card heavily during a family trip. Later, when he applied for a personal loan, the lender said his credit exposure looked higher than expected.

A few days ago, Mehul tried paying for groceries in Pune and suddenly blanked on his UPI PIN. That same evening, Ananya in Jaipur set up a brand new one after opening her bank account. Simple situations, yet both show how much we rely on that small number without thinking about it.