Published Feb 20, 2026 4 Min Read

What Are Loan Fees & Charges?

Loan fees and charges are costs associated with processing, maintaining, servicing, or closing your loan. These may vary based on the type of loan, the lender’s policies, and regulatory guidelines.

Common loan categories:

  • Personal Loans
  • Wheels Loans
  • Business Loans
  • Loan Against Property
  • Overdraft Facilities

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Common Types of Fees & Charges

a. Loan Processing Fee

A one‑time, upfront fee charged for evaluating your loan application.

Why it’s charged:
Covers credit checks, underwriting, documentation costs, and administrative efforts.

b. Documentation / Verification Charges

Cost incurred for verifying KYC documents, income proofs, property papers, etc.

d. Prepayment / Foreclosure Charges

If you close the loan before the tenure ends, some lenders charge foreclosure fees (varies by product and regulations).

e. Part‑payment Charges

Applicable when you repay a portion of the principal before the due schedule.

f. EMI Bounce Charges

Levied if your EMI auto‑debit fails due to Non-Technical Reasons. 

g. Penal Charges

Additional interest charged when EMI payments are delayed.

h. Stamp Duty / Agreement Charges

Mandatory government‑regulated charges for loan agreement execution.

i. Legal / Technical Evaluation Charges (for secured loans)

Applicable in property‑backed loans like home loans or loan against property.

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All Fees and Charges 

Why These Charges Are Important

These fees:

  • Ensure fair and transparent lending
  • Cover administrative & operational costs
  • Prevent misuse of credit limits
  • Help maintain service quality

 

How Can Customers Stay Aware of Loan Fees & Charges?

 A) Check the Key Fact Statement (KFS)

Highlights total cost of the loan in simplified terms.

Contains complete legal and fee‑related clauses.

B) Read the Most Important Terms & Conditions (MITC) document

This outlines all charges, interest rate details, and repayment rules and all terms and conditions. 

 

✔ Review the Loan Agreement before acceptance

Ask questions before signing to avoid misunderstandings.


Documents That Clearly Mention Loan Charges

These are the primary documents customers should refer to:

  1. MITC – Most Important Terms & Conditions / Loan Agreement
  2. Key Fact Statement (KFS)

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do lenders charge processing fees?

Processing fees cover the cost of reviewing, verifying, and approving the loan application.

Are all loan charges mandatory?

Not all charges apply to every customer. Some are situational (e.g., EMI bounce fee, foreclosure charge).

How can I avoid extra charges?

Maintain sufficient balance for EMIs, understand your agreement, and avoid late payments.

Where can I find all charges for my loan?

In your MITC, loan agreement, or lender’s charges webpage (https://www.bajajfinserv.in/all-fees-and-charges).

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