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Gold Loan (Secured)
Personal Loan (Unsecured)
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Gold Loan Outflow
EMI: ₹0
Personal Loan Outflow
EMI: ₹0
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Debt Management Next Steps
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Once you repay the loan, start an SIP to build a gold-free wealth corpus.
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Total Borrowing Cost Math
Bank Haircut: Banks apply a 5% safety margin on market gold prices to protect against volatility.
GST: An 18% GST is applicable on all bank charges including processing and valuation fees for both loan types.
Gold Loan vs. Personal Loan: 2026 Key Differences
| Feature | Gold Loan (GL) | Personal Loan (PL) |
|---|---|---|
| Credit Score | Not mandatory | Crucial (750+) |
| Approval Time | Instant (30 Mins) | 24-48 Hours |
| Collateral | Physical Gold | Unsecured |
| Interest Type | Usually Lower | Higher (Risk-based) |
RBI’s New LTV Rules 2026 Explained
Starting April 2026, the RBI has introduced a tiered Loan-to-Value (LTV) structure for gold loans to manage household leverage more effectively. For smaller "Emergency" loans under ₹2.5 Lakhs, you can borrow up to 85% of the gold value. For medium loans (₹2.5L to ₹5L), the cap is 80%, and for larger credit needs above ₹5 Lakhs, the standard LTV remains 75%.
This ensures that those with smaller needs get higher liquidity, while large borrowers maintain a healthy equity buffer in case of gold price volatility.
How to apply for a Gold Loan in 30 Minutes
Valuation
Walk in with gold. Bank's appraiser checks purity and weight.
Documentation
Provide PAN and Aadhaar. No income proof or CIBIL required.
Disbursal
Sign the pledge form. Cash/Bank transfer happens instantly.
Technical Insight: Repayment Flexibility
Bullet Repayment is a unique feature of Gold Loans. You only pay the interest during the tenure and pay the entire principal at the end. Or, in some schemes, you pay nothing monthly and pay the total (Principal + Interest) at the end of 12 months.
Monthly EMIs are standard for Personal Loans, where every payment covers a portion of both interest and principal. If you are a salaried individual with fixed monthly income, EMIs are safer; if you are a business owner awaiting a payout, Bullet Repayment is better.