Collateral-free Business Loan

A collateral free business loan enables you to access working capital for your business. This includes buying new machinery, sourcing talent, or expanding your business operations without providing any assets as security for the credit.

Large businesses and industries require significant capital investments that can total tens, hundreds, or even thousands of crores. Hence, they may not need loans without collateral as the maximum offered is quite limited.

Employees and proprietors of MSME businesses typically need collateral-free financing (micro, small and medium enterprises). MSMEs have a major impact on the expansion of the Indian economy. As such, lenders offer a wide variety of loan options, which include:

• Employee personal loans

• Loan refinancing

• Loans to renovate a home or a company

• Capital for small and medium-sized businesses or loans used as a down payment on personal loans, such as those for a house, a car, or other purchases

The following are some types of collateral-free loans available to businesses:

• Unsecured Business Loans

These loans are based solely on the borrower’s credit score and repayment history. Lenders do not require any security, making them suitable for businesses with a strong financial record.

• Business Credit Cards

These cards operate similarly to personal credit cards. They enable businesses to manage expenses, settle payments, and maintain cash flow with flexible repayment terms, eliminating the requirement of a collateral.

• Invoice Financing

This option allows businesses to raise funds based on outstanding customer invoices. It offers a fast route to working capital without requiring asset pledging.

• Merchant Cash Advance

This type of funding is linked to daily credit card sales. It provides quick access to capital without the need for collateral, making it ideal for retail and service-oriented businesses.

• Micro Loans

These are small-ticket loans designed for businesses with a limited credit profile. They are generally offered through government or nonprofit programmes to encourage startups and micro-enterprises.

• Personal Loans for Business Use

Some banks permit the use of personal loans for business-related purposes. These loans do not involve security and offer flexible utilisation across business needs.

Business loans without collateral come with flexible interest rates. These rates vary depending on factors such as the borrower’s credit score, loan amount, and repayment tenure. Below are the interest rates for business loans offered by various partner banks and NBFCs on Bajaj Markets:

Disclaimer: The above-mentioned information is subject to change as per changes in the lenders’ policies.

Here are the eligibility criteria to get business loans without collateral for MSMEs and other businesses.

• Citizenship: Indian citizenship is compulsory to be eligible for a collateral-free business loan

• Employment: You must be self-employed with your business being registered as a partnership, limited liability partnership, or private limited company

• Credit Score: The credit score requirements vary with the lender, but a credit score of 750 or more is considered decent

• Age Limit: Most lenders only give loans to people between 21-60 years of age

• Business History: Some lenders require the business to have a minimum history of 1 year 

• Business Turnover: Your business turnover must be at least ₹1.5 Lakhs as per ITR

Here are the documents that you need to submit to get collateral-free loans for new businesses and others.

• Identity Proof and Address Proof:  It is mandatory to submit your Aadhaar card, passport, driving license, voter’s ID, utility bills, or lease agreement as proof of your identity and address

• PAN Card: All lenders require your Permanent Account Number (PAN) to verify your financial identity 

• Business Registration Proof: Lenders would also require proof of business registration 

• Bank Statements: Some lenders may assess your financial stability by checking your bank statements for the past 6 months 

With minimum paperwork, applying and getting approval is easy.

Below, we have provided simple steps to apply for business loans without collateral.

• Step 1: Click on ‘APPLY NOW’

• Step 2: Enter required personal and business details.

• Step 3: Choose the required loan amount and repayment tenure

• Step 4: The lender will verify and approve the loan, and post-approval, the amount will be disbursed into your account

Your credit score is a marker of this credibility, as it shows whether a person has a good or bad credit profile to the authorised lenders that the RBI regulates. Based on your score, your loan terms are decided. 

Therefore, if you seek a business loan without collateral, you need to establish your credibility with the lender. Here are a few points that you must remember.

• You should have a credit score of at least 700

• You must have relevant experience in business to pay back the loan

• You are also required to disclose the loan's objective

• You need to provide proof with the application to purchase any machinery or equipment