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What is a letter of continuity?
A legal document signed by the borrower before the disbursal of loan amount is known as a letter of continuity. It is a form of acknowledgement given by the borrower that the balance loan amount would continue until it is completely paid off.
Think of it as a formal acknowledgement. By signing this letter, you're confirming to the lender that you understand and agree to one important thing: the loan balance will continue until you've paid it off completely.
In simple terms:
You're signing a document that says: "Yes, I understand that I have borrowed this money, and I will continue paying it back according to the agreed terms until the entire amount is repaid. I cannot stop my loan payments midway."
Why do lenders ask for a letter of continuity
You might wonder why lenders need this document. Here are the main reasons:
- Legal protection for the lender: The letter of continuity provides legal proof that you acknowledged and agreed to the loan terms. If there's ever a dispute about whether you understood your obligations, this document protects the lender.
- Confirms your commitment: By signing this letter, you're formally committing to repay the loan. It shows you understood that you cannot abandon the loan or stop making payments just because you changed your mind.
- Prevents misunderstandings: This document makes it crystal clear that both you and the lender understand the loan will continue until fully paid. There's no ambiguity.
- Standard banking practice: All banks and financial institutions ask borrowers to sign letters of continuity. It's a standard legal practice in the lending industry.
What information does the letter of continuity contain
While the exact format may vary from lender to lender, a typical letter of continuity includes:
- Your personal information: Your name, address, and contact details
- Loan details: The loan amount you're borrowing and the interest rate
- Repayment terms: How long you have to repay (the tenure) and your monthly EMI amount
- Acknowledgement clause: Your formal acknowledgement that you understand the loan will continue until paid in full
- Agreement to terms: You agree to repay according to the schedule without interruption
- Your signature: Your signed agreement to all the above terms
- Witness signatures: Often a bank representative or witness also signs the document
- Date: The date the letter is signed
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Personal loan interest rate and applicable charges
Type of fee |
Applicable charges |
Rate of interest per annum |
10% to 30% p.a. |
Processing fees |
Up to 3.93% of the loan amount (inclusive of applicable taxes). |
Flexi Facility Charge |
Term Loan – Not applicable Flexi Loans –Up To Rs 1,999 To Up To Rs 18,999/- (Inclusive Of Applicable Taxes) |
Bounce charges |
Rs. 700 to Rs. 1,200/- per bounce “Bounce Charges” shall mean charges levied on each instance in the event of: (i) dishonour of any payment instrument irrespective of whether the customer subsequently makes the payment through an alternate mode or channel on the same day; and/or (ii) non-payment of instalment(s) on their respective due dates where any payment instrument is not registered/furnished; and/or (iii) rejection or failure of mandate registration by the customer’s bank. |
Part-prepayment charges |
Full Pre-payment: |
Penal charge |
Delay in payment of instalment(s) shall attract Penal Charge at the rate of up to 36% per annum per instalment from the respective due date until the date of receipt of the full instalment(s) amount. |
Stamp duty (as per respective state) |
Payable as per state laws and deducted upfront from loan amount. |
Annual maintenance charges |
Term Loan: Not applicable Flexi Term (Dropline) Loan: Up to 0.295% (Inclusive of applicable taxes) of the Dropline limit (as per the repayment schedule) on the date of levy of such charges.
Up to 0.472% (Inclusive Of Applicable Taxes) Of The Dropline Limit During Initial Tenure. Up to 0.472% (Inclusive Of Applicable Taxes) Of Dropline Limit During Subsequent Tenure |
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