increasingly popular among a large section of customers who seek personal finance services. The flexibility offered in terms of repayment in addition to the fact that the loan amount can be deducted from the claim amount has been attracting customers, especially those who are in financial turmoil. Even customers with relatively low credit scores find it to be a convenient option as the eligibility criteria for availing this kind of loan are fairly easy to meet. The loan is also sanctioned fairly quickly once the application is submitted, usually within seven days, and in case of the death of the policyholder during the tenure of the loan, the dependents wont be the only beneficiaries of the policy.
The bank or lender can choose to deduct the loan amount as well as interest from the proceeds. Customers are recommended to purchase term cover in order to protect the interests of their families. Based on the age, life insurance company and policy tenure, online term plans are less expensive options. Also, customers are advised to Secured Loans from their insurers instead of approaching banks to hand over their policy as collateral.
Customers who intend to utilise the whole amount they borrow should approach their insurer, but if funds are required on an on-and-off basis and the loan is viewed as a means to up their liquidity, they may consider approaching banks that provide overdraft facilities against policies.