There is no shortage of people looking for loans to meet their financial needs or buy assets. Some people also take out loans to pay down debt, pay for current expenses, or invest in options that can generate income in the future. There are a myriad of loan types, including home loans, auto loans, credit card loans, and more. Regardless of the reasonable interest rates that banks and financial institutions currently charge, one should not ignore the fact that any type of loan is tantamount to a debt that must be repaid one day or another.
It feels good to be able to close your loan. Closing, especially foreclosing on your loan, means you are getting rid of unwanted debt. Plus, you free yourself from the hassle of having to pay interest with the principal component, ultimately leaving you debt-free. Being able to seize your loan improves your credit score and saves you from future inconvenience. However, the joy of being completely debt free should not outweigh your tendency to miss vital details that could lead to unwarranted legal issues in the future.
Keep the following facts when closing your loan to protect yourself from sudden and unforeseen problems. These include:
1. If you foreclose on your loan, you should notify your banking representative and check for any outstanding levies or penalties. Many banks charge between 1 and 5% of the outstanding loan balance. Also, when you have paid this, check if you have provided all the necessary documents to support the repayment of your loan and if the bank has returned all the documents to you according to the loan agreement.
2. Many banks and financial institutions that provide home and auto loans place a lien on collateral to prevent losses from bad debts. Few people know that a lien is the legal right of the banker (or any creditor) to sell the property as collateral to the borrower in the event of non-repayment of the loan amount. It would be wise for the borrower to go to the banker’s office and have the lien removed. The credit then issues a No Objection Certificate (NOC), which means the debtor has paid all dues and has nothing more to pay. In addition, the creditor no longer has any right to the property or the security.
3. In the case of a home loan, the borrowers simply collect the documents from their respective properties. However, they must request a detailed record of all transactions related to the property called the Certificate of No Charge to ensure zero liability from borrowers and creditors in the future.
4. Taking a loan affects your credit score. Paying it back on time or prepaying the loan amount affects your credit score, making you more eligible for another loan in the future. The borrower must ask the bank to update the CIBIL score on the site. Although it takes time, borrowers should continue in this direction to avoid difficulties when borrowing in the future.
To take a loan is to go into debt and invite the creditor to lose his property (kept as collateral). This is why borrowers should ensure that all documents are in place and that no part of the entire loan process should be left incomplete or at the mercy of the creditor. After repayment of the loan, the borrowers must ensure that the creditors (banks or non-banking financial companies) have any right to the security given by the guarantee.
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