Does a loan rejection hurt your credit score? Here’s what you should know | Mint

Applying for a loan is a significant financial choice, and it is crucial to be aware of how it will impact your credit score. Borrowers are often concerned about whether a loan denial will damage their credit worthiness, and to protect and improve your financial well-being, this article examines the links between applying for a … Read more

Personal loans: Why should you avoid taking loan for travel and luxury? | Mint

When you are short of funds, you could have a temptation to borrow money. And it is perfectly alright to borrow when the interest rate and the reason to borrow are ‘right’. But what if you intend to borrow for something as avoidable as going on a vacation or for buying a luxury item. This … Read more

Personal loan liability after death: Legal rules, steps and family rights explained | Mint

When an individual who has a loan on him passes away with an outstanding amount, it raises several critical questions about the repayment of such debt along with the future course of responsibility for clearing the pending amount. That is why understanding the financial and legal consequences about debt repayment post the demise of an … Read more

Personal loan restructuring vs loan settlement: Which option is best for you? | Mint

Personal loan indebtedness can prove to be difficult to manage, particularly when one is financially distressed. Borrowers tend to turn to two options: loan restructuring and loan settlement. Both seek to bring an end to agony, but making decisions that are in your best interest regarding your financial well-being is based on being aware of … Read more

Personal loan eligibility: 6 key criteria you must meet in 2025 | Mint

When you apply for a personal loan or any other loan, you must fulfil the bank’s various eligibility criteria. The bank performs the eligibility check to evaluate whether you qualify for the personal loan. The broader eligibility criteria are the same for most banks. However, within each eligibility criteria, the bank may define its own … Read more

Personal loans: How much is too much to avoid a default? | Mint

If you are facing a financial crisis or an urgent need for money, it is natural to borrow. However, it is important to realise that the loan amount should remain within comfortable range. This means one should not borrow so much money that it becomes too high to repay. How much is too much? It … Read more

How to apply for a personal loan from SBI? Offline and online methods explained | Mint

If you are someone in need of quick funds, and don’t have assets to pledge as collateral then you can get a personal loan. The loans are quickly disbursed and come with minimal documentation. If you are planning to borrow a personal loan from SBI, then before you go for it, you must know the … Read more

Personal loans: Excessive digital lending led to a wave of frauds, states FACE report | Mint

The digital lending sector in India has grown significantly and attracted scammers which push digital lending applications to the market, states FACE (Fintech Association of Consumer Empowerment) in its latest report. The report says that most borrowers take small value personal loans from fintechs. Around 35 percent of loans are worth less than ₹25,000. Loans which … Read more

Can you take a second personal loan while repaying the first? Here’s what to know | Mint

Personal loans are immensely popular financial tools for addressing diverse needs and aspirations of borrowers such as medical emergencies, education, home reconstruction etc. Still, what happens if you have one personal loan already on your name and need another? The answer for the same lies in your financial profile, credit score, repayment capacity and lender … Read more

What happens to your credit score after loan settlement? Know the impact | Mint

To escape mounting debt it is important to settle pending loans. Still, it often carries long-term challenges for your overall credit health. Now, as credit management awareness rises across India in 2025, it is crucial to clearly understand how loan settlement can impact your credit score and future borrowing prospects. This write-up is dedicated towards … Read more