A Loan Against Property is exactly what its name suggests – it is a loan where the bank or NBFC (Non-Banking Financial Company) lends you money and holds your property as security until the loan is repaid. Once you repay the loan in full, you get back your property. In case you fail to repay the loan, the lender can attach the property and dispose of it to recover the unpaid dues.

A Loan Against Property is a popular type of loan to take as it is one of the cheaper retail loans available. It is similar to a personal loan in that you can use the loan amount for any purpose – like debt consolidation, business expansion, education expenses, family or medical emergency. However, when compared to a personal loan, it offers a lower interest rate, and offers a larger loan amount over a longer repayment period. The key difference is that a Loan Against Property is a secured loan – the loan is secured by collateral – unlike a personal loan, which does not involve any security. This makes a Loan Against Property less expensive than a personal loan.