The gold rate on the day your gold is assessed plays an important role in determining your eligible loan amount. When gold prices are higher, the value of your pledged gold also increases, which may result in a higher eligible loan amount. If gold prices decline, the eligible loan amount may also reduce.
What decides your eligible loan amount?
Your eligible loan amount depends on the following factors:
- Weight of your gold
- Purity of your gold
- Applicable gold rate on the day of assessment
- Applicable Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio
Only the intrinsic value of your gold is considered during valuation. Stones and other embellishments attached to the jewellery, ornaments or coins are not included. The loan amount is calculated using the applicable LTV ratio, which varies depending on the loan amount.
The final loan amount depends on the applicable LTV ratio, the purity of your gold, and the gold price used for valuation. The valuation is based on the lower of the previous day's closing price or the 30-day average closing price published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) or a SEBI-regulated commodity exchange. The applicable LTV ratio must be maintained throughout the loan tenure and may change in accordance with RBI guidelines and the lender's policy.
The applicable LTV ratio varies based on the loan amount. To know more, click here.
Gold loan basics: what you should know before applying
With Bajaj Finance, you can get a gold loan of Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 2 crore by pledging your gold jewellery, ornaments, or gold coins. The gold loan interest rate starts from 9.50% per annum.
You can pledge gold jewellery and ornaments between 18-22 karat purity as collateral. Gold coins of up to 24 karat purity are also accepted, subject to the lender's policy. Your pledged gold remains stored in secure vaults and is insured throughout the loan tenure.
Before applying, here are a few important points to know:
- Your loan amount is determined by the weight and purity of your gold, not by its original purchase price.
- Bajaj Finance values gold using the lower of the previous day's closing price or the 30-day average closing price published by IBJA or a SEBI-regulated commodity exchange.
- Only one valid KYC document is required, such as an Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving Licence, NREGA Job Card, or a letter issued by the National Population Register (NPR).
- Your pledged gold is stored in secure vaults and remains insured during the loan tenure.
- You can repay interest monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, or annually, while the principal can be repaid at the end of the tenure.
- There are no foreclosure or part-prepayment charges, allowing you to close your loan early without any penalty.
Before applying, use the gold loan calculator to estimate your eligible loan amount or check your gold loan eligibility online based on today's gold rate in Rishikesh, your gold's purity, and its weight.
Pro tip: Have gold at home? Apply for a Bajaj Finance Gold Loan online and find out how much you may be eligible to borrow against your gold.