Gold loans are a form of secured loans. To acquire one, an individual can pledge gold articles as collateral to their lender in order to borrow funds. Bajaj Finserv is one such lender that provides gold loans with large loan amounts at minimal interest rates. Bajaj Finserv as a lender can offer a loan to value ratio of up to 75% of the gold submitted as collateral. This is decided on the basis of the current value of gold in the market and the quality of the collateral.
They offer a simple application process with only basic documentation and an online application process for the borrower’s convenience. Bajaj Finserv gold loans are managed at industry-grade standards of operation and security, making it a safe, reliable, transparent and hassle-free lending system for their clients.
Given below are all the relevant values which explain interest rates and various charges that are applicable to a Bajaj gold loan.
Types of Charges |
Applicable Charges |
Interest Rates |
9.50% - 28% |
Stamp Duty |
Payable according to state laws Deducted from loan amount. |
Processing Fees |
Min- 0.12% of loan amount or Rs. 99 Max- 0.12% of loan amount or Rs.600 |
Penal Interest |
3% p.a. on outstanding balance |
Cash Handling Charges |
NIL |
Foreclosure Charges |
NIL |
Part Prepayment Charges |
NIL |
Auction Charges |
Recovery Charges: Rs. 500 Physical Notice Charges: Rs. 40 per notice. Advertisement Fee: Rs. 200 |
Disclaimers:
The values given above may vary according to policies and regulations of the financial organisation.
Penal interest rate will be over and above the interest rates mentioned above. It shall be chargeable to the borrower in case of non-payment of dues after maturity.
Cash handling charges are applicable if disbursement is made in cash.
Although foreclosure charges are zero, you will have to pay interest of 7 days at least, if you have closed the loan within 7 days of booking.
Auction charges are inclusive of applicable taxes
Given below are the criteria that make an individual eligible to borrow funds through a Bajaj Finserv gold loan.
Employment Status
In order to be eligible for a Bajaj Finance gold loan, the applicant must be a farmer/salaried individual, trader, business person or self-employed. They must have a steady flow of income.
Age Criteria
According to the organisation’s regulations, the applicant must be between the ages of 21 years to 70 years old to be eligible for a Bajaj Finserv gold loan.
Eligibility of Gold
The gold submitted by the applicant has its eligibility criteria. Bajaj Finserv accepts gold between 18 to 22 carats. Additionally, a Bajaj gold loan cannot be acquired against gold bars or gold coins.
An applicant is required to present only an address proof and an identity document. Listed below are the documents an applicant could provide while applying for a Bajaj Finserv gold loan.
Address Proof:
Aadhaar Card
Valid Passport
Valid Driving Licence
NREGA Job Card
An issued letter from the National Population Register
Voter ID Card
Identity Documents
Aadhar Card
NREGA Job Card
Valid Passport
Voter ID Card
Valid Driving Licence
Given above are OVDs (Officially Valid Documents) and often, address discrepancies exist in such documents. As a temporary solution, the applicant can provide the following documents to register an address for a Bajaj gold loan. However, the borrower is required to submit OVDs with the updated address within three months of application.
Pension or family pension document
Utility bill of the current or previous month
Property or Municipal tax receipt
Letter of allotment of accommodation from employer
An applicant can apply for a Bajaj Finserv gold loan in two ways. They can visit the closest Bajaj Finserv branch or use the Bajaj Markets website to apply for a gold loan. Here’s how you can apply for a Bajaj gold loan online.
Click on ‘APPLY NOW’
You will be asked to enter your personal details such as your name, mobile number, date of birth, required loan amount, pincode, email address, etc.
Once all the details have been filled in accurately and submitted, a representative will contact you to continue with the process
Bajaj Finserv gold loans have a fixed tenure of 12 months.
Yes, the borrower can prepay their Bajaj Finserv gold loan amount and there are no charges or penalties levied on prepayment.
The quality of the gold offered as collateral for a Bajaj Finserv gold loan must be between 18 to 22 carats.
No, a guarantor is not required to authorize a gold loan.
Not being able to repay one’s loan amount or an EMI repayment brings a plethora of consequences upon the borrower. Some lenders could extend deadlines and due dates in favour of the borrower and allow them some more time. If the borrower extends 180 days of not repaying the loan amount, the lender can take legal action against the borrower under the Negotiable Instrument Act of 1881. The lender also has the right to auction the collateral if the borrower fails to repay the loan. In conclusion, the borrower’s credit health would be severely impacted along with their legal records and history as a country citizen.