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Gold Loan vs Personal Loan

Gold loans are secured (your gold is collateral) → cheaper, faster disbursal, lower CIBIL impact. Personal loans are unsecured → higher rate but you keep your gold. For short tenures, gold loans usually win.

₹5,00,000
24 mo
10.0%
13.0%

Gold Loan

EMI ₹23,072

Interest: ₹53,739

Personal Loan

EMI ₹23,771

Interest: ₹70,502

Gold loan saves ₹16,763 in total interest over 24 months.

FAQ

What if my gold loan rate jumps to 14%?

Then personal loan often wins. Check both at decision time. NBFC gold loans (Manappuram, Muthoot) are typically 10-12%; bank gold loans 8-10%.

Can my gold be auctioned?

Yes — if you default. RBI rules require lender to give 14-day notice + hold public auction. Repayment plus penalty restores possession.

Gold loan tenure max?

Typically 12 months for bullet; up to 24-36 months for EMI. Banks: longer tenures. NBFC: shorter, faster disbursal.