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What does loan against securities settlement mean?
Loan against securities settlement is a lender-approved arrangement that allows a borrower to resolve outstanding loan dues based on agreed settlement terms. It is different from regular EMI repayment or full prepayment, where the borrower pays the amount due under the original loan terms. Settlement may be considered when a borrower is unable to meet the original repayment obligation, but approval is subject to the lender's assessment of the loan account, repayment history and applicable circumstances. If you have received a legal notice, making a partial payment does not automatically mean that the loan account is settled. Before making any payment, confirm the approved settlement amount, payment deadline, applicable terms and how the payment will affect your loan account. A settlement may also affect your credit report. An account reported as "settled" is different from an account reported as "closed", and the settled status may remain on your credit report.
Settle your loan against securities online through Bajaj Finance
You can begin by checking your loan details and outstanding dues through the Bajaj Finance Customer Portal. If you want to explore settlement, contact Bajaj Finance through an authorised channel to confirm whether the option is available for your account.
Follow these steps:
- Sign in: Log in to the Bajaj Finance Customer Portal using your registered mobile number and OTP.
- Select your loan: Go to My Relations and select your loan account.
- Check your dues: Review your outstanding amount and download the loan statement.
- Contact Bajaj Finance: Use an authorised channel to check whether settlement is available for your account.
- Confirm the terms: Verify the approved settlement amount, payment deadline and applicable conditions.
- Make the payment: Pay the approved amount through an authorised payment channel.
- Save the receipt: Keep the payment acknowledgement and settlement communication.
- Check the account: Verify the updated loan status and any further requirements.
After completing the approved payment, check that your loan account has been updated as agreed. Keep the settlement communication and payment records until all related formalities are completed.
What happens if you don't repay: margin calls and invocation
Payment default on a loan against securities can escalate differently from other loans, since a fall in the market value of your pledged securities can itself trigger action, independent of whether you have missed an EMI.
| Circumstance | What happens | What you need to do |
| Market value of pledged securities falls | A margin call is issued, asking you to add funds or additional securities. | Meet the shortfall within the timeline given to avoid further action. |
| Margin call not met in time | Your lender may sell part of the pledged securities to restore the required margin. | Monitor your account and respond promptly to any margin call notice. |
| EMI or interest payment missed | The missed payment is treated as an overdue amount, similar to other loan types. | Pay the overdue amount to bring the account current. |
| Prolonged non-payment or repeated margin shortfall | The lender may invoke and sell the pledged securities as per the loan agreement to recover the outstanding dues. | Clear the outstanding amount before this stage to retain your securities. |
Invocation of pledged securities is carried out as per the terms of your loan agreement, and the exact timeline can vary. Checking your account and responding to any margin call notice promptly is what prevents this from reaching that stage.
What happens after you settle a loan against securities?
Once an approved settlement payment is completed, the lender verifies it and updates the loan account as per the agreed terms. Check the account status, credit reporting and any requirements for releasing pledged securities. Keep all settlement and payment records until the process is fully completed.
Key checks after settlement:
- Payment completed: Confirm that the settlement payment has been received.
- Loan account: Check the updated status of your loan account.
- Settlement terms: Verify that all agreed conditions have been fulfilled.
- Credit reporting: Check how the settled account is reported to the relevant credit information company.
- Pledged securities: Confirm whether any further steps are required for release of the pledged securities.
- Documents: Retain the settlement letter, payment receipt and other account-related documents.
A settlement is different from full repayment of the loan and should not be treated as equivalent to account closure through complete repayment. If you can arrange payment of the complete outstanding dues, ask about the applicable full repayment or foreclosure process and compare the available options before proceeding.
How does settlement affect your CIBIL record?
Loan settlement can affect your CIBIL record because a settled account is reported differently from an account that has been fully repaid and closed. A "settled" status indicates that the account was resolved under approved settlement terms instead of payment of the entire amount originally due. This status may be considered when you apply for credit in the future, depending on your overall credit history and the information reported by the lender. Settlement does not remove previous repayment information from your credit history, and a settled account should not be treated as a closed account. After the lender updates your account, check your CIBIL report to verify that the information is accurate. If you find an error, you can raise a dispute through the applicable credit report dispute process.
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Can I dispute a loan settlement if I did not agree to the terms?
If you believe a settlement was recorded without your agreement or the account details are incorrect, contact the lender through an authorised channel and provide the relevant documents. Keep copies of your complaint and the response received.
What documents should I keep after resolving my loan account?
Keep the settlement communication, payment receipts, loan statements, legal notices and correspondence related to the resolution. These records can help you verify the account status and address any future discrepancy.
What should I do if I cannot pay the settlement amount by the agreed date?
Contact the lender before the payment deadline and explain that you may not be able to meet the agreed terms. Ask whether any alternative arrangement is available for your account rather than allowing the agreed deadline to pass without communication.
What should I do if the lender's records show dues after I have made the settlement payment?
Check your payment receipt and settlement communication against the amount shown as outstanding. If the information does not match, contact the lender through an authorised channel and raise the discrepancy with supporting documents.
How can I check whether my loan account has been updated after settlement?
After the settlement payment is processed, review your loan account through the available servicing channel and check your credit report when the lender's updated information is reflected. If you identify incorrect information, raise it with the relevant lender or credit information company.
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