Personal Loan Settlement: Process, Eligibility, Costs & CIBIL Impact
If you are struggling to repay a personal loan because of high EMIs, reduced income, job loss, business losses, medical expenses, or multiple outstanding debts, you may have come across the term personal loan settlement. But what does loan settlement actually mean? Who can consider it? How does the process work? How much does it cost? Does settlement reduce your CIBIL score? And is settlement better than restructuring or continuing regular repayment? Personal loan settlement is a lender-approved arrangement in which an outstanding loan is resolved for an agreed amount that may be lower than the total amount originally payable. It is not automatic, does not have a fixed discount percentage, and the final decision rests with the lender. This guide explains the personal loan settlement process in India, possible eligibility considerations, costs, CIBIL implications, risks, alternatives, and the questions borrowers should ask before agreeing to a settlement.
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