The Vibe Journal: Finance Blogs

Offering a fake loan approval letter is a common tactic scammers use to entrap innocent people. Using a fake approval letter, lenders extend a lucrative and enticing loan offer, which can lead to huge financial loss if you accept it. Thankfully, identifying such attempts by fraudsters is not difficult if you know what signs to …

When you take a loan, three things decide how much you’ll repay in total — the loan principal amount, the interest rate, and how long you take to repay it. That’s why it’s super important to understand how these factors affect your loan and monthly budget.  By calculating the interest in advance, you can see …

Are you wondering how to close a personal loan early and save money on interest? The preclosure of a personal loan (also called foreclosure of personal loan) lets you repay your entire outstanding loan amount before the end of the tenure. This not only reduces your interest outgo but also helps you become debt-free sooner.  …

When applying for a loan, one common question borrowers have is: ‘Can I still get approval if my credit score is low or my income is insufficient?’ This is where a loan guarantor plays an important role. A guarantor increases your chances of getting loan approval because lenders feel more secure about repayment.   If your …

When opting out of the old tax regime, you may have many doubts, like ‘Is standard deduction applicable in the new tax regime?’ While the Interim Budget of 2024 did not propose any changes to taxation, the 2023 Union Budget eliminated multiple exemptions under the new tax regime.  However, there are certain deductions and exemptions …

To understand taxation in India, you need to know what is a direct tax and an indirect tax. Here are a few essential points: You need to pay direct tax to the government based on the income or profits you earn Contrary to this, you’ll pay indirect tax only if you purchase any good or …

An instalment loan is the most common type of credit that banks and NBFCs offer. Once you borrow a required sum, you need to repay the amount along with interest in affordable instalments within a specific timeline.  You can use the borrowed amount for the following purposes: To pay educational expenses To clear hospital bills …

Wondering, ‘Can I get a personal loan without ITR? Yes. Most lenders require self-employed applicants to submit their income tax returns to review their income and repayment capacity. However, some use alternative methods for this assessment, making loans accessible even when you don’t have your tax filing records.  Read on to learn how to get …

RBI guidelines are in place to ensure loan recovery is handled fairly and with respect. Lenders and recovery agents are not allowed to threaten, pressure or harass you while following up on unpaid loans. These rules also protect borrower privacy. Recovery agents cannot discuss loan details with family members, friends, neighbours or colleagues. They must …

‘Can I buy a car in cash?’ This is one of the most common questions that pops up when you decide to purchase a vehicle. On second thought, if you are wondering whether you should opt for a personal loan for cars rather than paying it entirely by cash, there are several things you need …