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Gold loan for medical emergencies: a quick financial relief
When a medical emergency strikes, the last thing you want is the stress of arranging funds. Even with health insurance, treatment costs can pile up quickly. This is where a gold loan for medical emergencies can be a lifesaver. By pledging your gold jewellery, ornaments or coins you can get instant funds from Bajaj Finance, ranging from Rs. 5,000 up to Rs. 2 crore. Since the loan is secured against your gold, interest rates are lower than unsecured loans, helping you access money quickly while keeping your assets safe.
Why a gold loan is ideal for unexpected medical expenses
Here are the top six reasons why a gold loan is a smart choice to manage sudden medical costs effectively.
Instant liquidity
Medical emergencies can arise unexpectedly, leaving you with limited time to arrange the required funds. With a gold loan, you can unlock the value of your gold quickly and efficiently. By pledging your gold as collateral, you can receive instant liquidity, ensuring that you can afford the medical treatments and expenses without any delay. The quick disbursal process of a gold loan ensures that you have the financial support you need during critical moments.
Hassle-free approval
Dealing with a medical emergency is stressful enough, and the last thing you need is a complicated loan application process. Bajaj Finserv Gold Loans provide a hassle-free approval process, where your gold acts as a security for the loan. Unlike traditional loans that require extensive documentation and credit checks, gold loans have a minimal eligibility criteria and simple documentation process. As long as you are an Indian citizen aged between 21 to 80 years, you can easily avail the loan without any unnecessary delays. All you need is your basic KYC documents and 18-22 karat gold jewellery or ornaments. Gold coins up to 24 karat are also accepted as collateral.
Multiple repayment options
Dealing with a medical emergency can result in unexpected financial burdens. Gold loans offer multiple repayment options that cater to your unique situation. You have the freedom to choose a repayment schedule that suits your financial capabilities. Whether it's opting for regular monthly instalments or repaying the loan in a lump sum at the end of the loan tenure, the flexibility allows you to manage your finances efficiently during challenging times. You can conveniently choose to repay your loan monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, or annually.
CIBIL Score or credit history not required
Since a gold loan is secured against your gold assets, your credit history or CIBIL Score is not a deciding factor for loan approval. This ensures that you can avail the required funds without worrying about your credit score or adding additional burden to your financial profile.
Lower interest rates
As the loan is secured against physical gold, gold loans have a comparatively lower rate of interest. Lower gold loan interest rates make it a cost-effective financing option, resulting in reduced overall borrowing costs and greater savings in the long run. With Bajaj Finance, you can get a gold loan with interest rates starting from just 9.50% to 24% p.a. You can also calculate the interest payable against the loan using the free online gold loan calculator from Bajaj Finance.
Maintaining ownership of your gold
One of the significant advantages of a gold loan is that you retain ownership of your gold. Once you repay the loan, your gold is returned to you in its original form. This unique feature of a gold loan enables you to address the pressing medical situation while safeguarding your precious belongings, offering both financial support and peace of mind during challenging times.
Why consider a gold loan to fund your medical emergency?
Opting for a gold loan to finance your medical emergency presents a reliable and practical choice. With its advantages such as the ability to retain ownership of your gold and lower interest rates compared to unsecured loans, a gold loan offers a secure and accessible means to obtain the necessary funds. By leveraging your gold assets, you can address the urgent medical situation while safeguarding your valuable possessions for future use.
Choosing a gold loan ensures that you receive timely financial support during challenging times, providing peace of mind and the ability to focus on the most important aspect – your health and well-being.
Turn your gold into instant support—handle any expense with ease. Check your gold loan eligibility and access funds when you need them most.
Gold loan interest rates and charges
The gold loan interest rate represents the cost of borrowing against your gold. With Bajaj Finance, gold loan interest rates start at just 9.50% to 24% per annum, with zero hidden charges. Factors like market conditions, gold rates, and repayment frequency can affect the interest rate, so it is important to understand these before applying. Here is a quick glimpse at the interest rates and processing fees.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Interest rate | 9.50% to 24% per annum |
| Processing fee | 0.20% of loan amount |
| Minimum processing fee | Rs. 150 (inclusive of taxes) |
| Maximum processing fee | Rs. 1000 (inclusive of taxes) |
Latest RBI updates
Section | Parameter | Applicable Details |
Eligibility Criteria | Gold purity accepted | 18-22 Karat for jewellery and ornaments |
24 karat for gold coins | ||
Eligible collateral types | Gold ornaments, jewellery, and coins | |
Eligible limit for each collateral type | Ornaments | Total pledged weight across all loans must not exceed 1 kilogram |
Gold coins | The total weight of gold coins pledged cannot be more than 50 grams. | |
Gold Jewellery | As per maximum loan amount. | |
Overall exposure limit | The total loan exposure across ornaments, jewellery, and gold coins together must not exceed the maximum loan limit of Rs. 2 crore. | |
Collateral protection
| Any loss, damage, or discrepancy in the quantity or purity of your pledged gold identified during audit, return, or auction will be recorded and promptly communicated to you or your legal heirs. The reimbursement or compensation process, as per company policy and SOP, will be clearly explained. Delays in collateral release due to lender fault will attract compensation of ₹5,000 per day. | |
Gold loan renewal | Renewal parameter | You can request renewal of your gold loan before maturity if it remains in standard status and within permissible LTV limits. This facility is available only to existing customers. For bullet repayment loans, accrued interest must be cleared. Renewals are subject to credit checks, fresh applicable charges, and are not allowed after maturity. |
Gold loan top up | Top up parameter | Top-up is allowed before maturity, subject to regulatory LTV limits, credit assessment, and customer eligibility. Fresh fees and charges apply. Top-up after maturity is not permitted, even if dues are outstanding. Top up facility is available only to existing users. |
LTV (Loan to Value) | For loans up to Rs.2.5 lakh | 85% |
For loans between more than Rs.2.5 lakh to Rs.5 lakh | 80% | |
For loans from more than Rs. 5lakh to Rs. 2 crore | 75% | |
Gold Value | Evaluation parameter | As per the latest guidelines, gold loans are offered against specific purity of gold jewellery, ornaments and gold coins, valued using lower of the average closing price for your gold's specific purity over the last 30 days or the previous day's closing price, as published by IBJA or a SEBI-regulated commodity exchange, within prescribed limits and subject to KYC and timely repayment. |
Eligibility criteria and documents required to apply for gold loans
Any Indian citizen can easily apply for a gold loan for home repair, education, medical emergencies, and more, as long as they meet the gold loan eligibility criteria. You need to be aged between 21 and 80 years and have 18-22 karat gold jewellery or ornaments to pledge for a gold loan. You can also pledge gold coins up to 24 karat karat gold purity. Bajaj Finance considers lower of the previous day’s closing price or the 30-day average closing price published by IBJA or a SEBI-regulated commodity exchange to evaluate the loan amount against your gold jewellery, ornament or coin.
You also need to submit any one of the following KYC documents for gold loan:
- Aadhaar card
- Voter ID card
- Passport
- Driving licence
- NREGA job card
- Letter issued by National Population Registration
While PAN card is not mandatory, it is required if you are applying for a gold loan of Rs. 5 lakh or above.
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How to apply for a gold loan?
Getting a Bajaj Finserv Gold Loan is quick and hassle-free. You can visit your nearest branch with your gold and valid KYC documents. The team will check your gold’s purity and weight, calculate your eligible loan amount, and process it promptly. In most cases, the funds are credited to your account the same day, so you can access your money without delay.
For added convenience, you can also apply online through the Bajaj Finserv App or website and get your loan from anywhere.
Planning to use your gold for quick funds? Check your gold loan eligibility now and see how much you can borrow instantly.
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Bajaj Finance Limited (BFL) has the sole and absolute discretion, without assigning any reason to accept or reject any application as per BFL policy. *
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