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Six loans. Six different sets of rules.

The paperwork, the lenders and the questions you will be asked change completely between a home loan and a business loan. Here is what each one is for, what it is secured against, and who it usually suits.

At a glance

Comparing the six.

Indicative structure — actual terms are set by the lender
LoanSecured againstTypical tenureUsually suits
Home loanThe property being bought or builtUp to 30 yearsFirst-time buyers, construction on own land, balance transfers
Business loanNothing, or stock and receivables1 – 5 yearsTraders and service businesses with steady bank credits
Personal loanNothing1 – 6 yearsSalaried borrowers with a clean credit record
Loan against propertyA house, shop or land you already ownUp to 15 yearsLarge requirements where a personal loan is too small or too costly
MSME loanOften scheme-backed instead of collateralUp to 7 yearsUdyam-registered manufacturing and service units
Project fundingProject assets and promoter guaranteeStructuredConstruction, hospitality and manufacturing projects

01 — Home loans

The cheapest money you will ever be offered.

Because the lender holds the property, a home loan carries the lowest rate and the longest tenure of anything on this page. That makes it worth getting right — a small difference in rate, over twenty years, is a very large number.

  • Buying a flat, an independent house or a resale property
  • Buying a plot and constructing on it, released in stages
  • Building on land you already own
  • Extension, renovation or improvement of an existing house
  • Balance transfer — moving a costly existing loan to a cheaper lender
  • Top-up on a running home loan, at close to home loan rates
  • Working capital for stock, salaries and seasonal demand
  • Overdraft or cash credit limits against your current account
  • Term loans for shop fit-out, expansion or a second location
  • Machinery and equipment finance
  • Invoice or receivable-backed funding for B2B suppliers

02 — Business loans

Judged on your bank statement, not your story.

Lenders read three things: how much money genuinely flows through your accounts, how regular it is, and how much you already owe elsewhere. Get those three presented properly and an unsecured business loan becomes far easier than most owners expect.

03 — Personal loans

Fast, unsecured, and priced accordingly.

Nothing is pledged, so the lender is taking a pure view on your income and your credit history. That means quick disbursement — often within days — but a higher rate and a shorter tenure than any secured option.

Use it for a genuine short-term need. If the amount is large or the tenure long, a loan against property will almost always cost you less.

  • Wedding and family function expenses
  • Medical treatment and hospitalisation costs
  • Higher education fees, in India or abroad
  • Consolidating credit card dues into one lower-cost EMI
  • Urgent repairs, travel or any personal requirement
  • Available to salaried and to self-employed borrowers who file returns
  • Residential house or flat that is fully owned and clear of dispute
  • Commercial shop, godown or office space
  • Industrial property in some cases, depending on the lender
  • Amount is set by the property valuation, usually a percentage of market value
  • Can be taken as a term loan or as an overdraft limit you draw on as needed

04 — Loan against property

Turn an asset you already own into working money.

A property loan gives you a much larger amount over a much longer tenure than any unsecured option, at a fraction of the rate. The trade-off is real and you should be clear about it: the property is mortgaged, and a sustained default puts it at risk.

It suits business expansion, debt consolidation or a large one-time requirement — not a short-term gap.

05 — MSME loans

Where being registered actually pays.

If your unit is registered on Udyam, a set of lending routes opens up that ordinary business borrowers cannot use — including credit-guarantee-backed lending, where the collateral requirement is lighter because a guarantee fund stands behind part of the exposure.

  • Term loans for plant, machinery and unit expansion
  • Working capital limits sized to your production cycle
  • Credit-guarantee-backed lending with reduced collateral
  • Available to micro, small and medium units in manufacturing and services
  • Requires Udyam registration, GST filings and a workable set of accounts
  • Residential and commercial construction projects
  • Hotels, resorts, hospitals and educational institutions
  • Manufacturing units, including greenfield setups
  • Assessed on the project report, projected cash flow and promoter contribution
  • Disbursed in tranches, tied to construction or implementation milestones

06 — Project funding

Funded on what the project will earn.

Project finance is a different exercise from every other loan here. The lender is underwriting a plan, not a salary slip — so the quality of the project report, the realism of the projections and the size of your own contribution decide the outcome.

These take longer and need more preparation. Come to us early, before the land is committed and the costs are locked.

Common questions

Choosing between them.

I own a shop and need ₹20 lakh. Business loan or loan against property?
Almost always the property loan, if you can wait the extra few weeks. At that amount the rate difference between secured and unsecured is substantial, and the longer tenure keeps the EMI manageable. Take the unsecured business loan only if the need is urgent, short-term, and you will clear it quickly.
Can I take two loans at the same time?
Yes, subject to your total EMI staying within what lenders consider affordable — generally a capped share of your monthly income across all obligations put together. This is exactly the calculation we run before recommending anything, because taking the wrong loan first can block the one you actually need.
What decides my interest rate?
Your credit score, your income type and stability, the loan-to-value ratio if it is secured, the tenure, and the lender's own cost of funds at that moment. Two applicants at the same bank on the same day can be quoted different rates. This is why comparing offers matters more than chasing an advertised rate.
Do you charge a fee for arranging the loan?
The eligibility check and the comparison are free. Where a fee applies to a particular case, we tell you the amount and when it becomes payable before you sign anything — never as a surprise after sanction. Lender charges such as processing fees, legal, valuation and stamp duty are separate and are paid to the lender or authority directly.