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What Is a Flexi Personal Loan?
Flexi personal loans let you borrow from a sanctioned limit as needed. Here is how they generally work, what they cost and what to check before choosing one.
Shree Cred Capital is a DSA/loan facilitation platform, not a bank or NBFC. Final approval, interest rate and disbursal are subject to the lending partner’s policies and discretion.
What flexi personal loans are
A flexi personal loan is an unsecured loan where the lender sanctions a limit instead of disbursing the full amount at once. You withdraw funds from that limit when needed and can usually prepay and re-draw within it during the tenure.
How they generally work
- The lender sanctions a limit and tenure based on your eligibility.
- You withdraw part or all of the limit as needed.
- EMIs are calculated on the amount used; some products start with interest-only EMIs.
- Part-prepayments reduce the amount used and free up the limit again, where allowed.
Interest calculation
Interest is generally charged only on the amount withdrawn and for the period it is outstanding. The rate itself depends on your profile and the lender. Compare the rate alongside all charges before choosing.
Fees
- Processing fee
- Annual or maintenance charges, where applicable
- Charges on withdrawals, part-payments or bounced EMIs, as per the lender's schedule
- Stamp duty and GST
Withdrawal and reuse mechanics
Withdrawals are usually made through the lender's app or website to your linked bank account. Repaid amounts may become available again, subject to the product's limit schedule — some limits reduce over time as the tenure progresses.
Difference from a standard personal loan
| Point | Flexi personal loan | Standard personal loan |
|---|---|---|
| Disbursal | Limit sanctioned; draw as needed | Full amount disbursed at once |
| Interest | On the amount used | On the full outstanding balance |
| EMI | May start interest-only; varies with usage | Fixed EMI |
| Prepayment | Often allowed within the limit | May attract charges |
Important lender-specific conditions
The length of any interest-only period, limit reduction schedule, charges, minimum withdrawal amounts and eligibility rules differ between lenders. Check the sanction letter and key fact statement before accepting.
This guide is general information, not financial advice. Features, charges, interest rates and eligibility differ between lenders and change over time. Any rates or figures are indicative and subject to lender eligibility, credit profile and current offers. Always read the lender's sanction letter and key fact statement before accepting a loan.
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Shree Cred Capital is a DSA/loan facilitation platform, not a bank or NBFC. Final approval, interest rate and disbursal are subject to the lending partner’s policies and discretion.