Published on Oct 15, 2023Updated on Aug 30, 2026
A term loan is a financial arrangement where a lender provides a borrower with a specific amount of money for a predetermined period, known as the loan term. Unlike revolving credit facilities such as credit cards or lines of credit, a term loan involves a fixed repayment schedule and a set interest rate. This structure offers borrowers predictability in terms of repayment and interest costs, making it a preferred choice for both individuals and businesses with well-defined financing needs. In this article, we’ll explain the intricacies of a term loan in India, its features, and more.
Here are the features of term loan:
Term loans require borrowers to repay the borrowed amount, along with interest, in fixed installments over the loan tenure.
Unlike variable interest rates that fluctuate with market conditions, term loans typically have fixed interest rates.
The loan term, or the period over which the borrower repays the loan, can range from a few months to several years.
Depending on the amount of the loan and the borrower's creditworthiness, a term loan may require collateral as security.
There are three types of Term loan: Short-term, Intermediate, and Long-term loans, which are categorized based on their repayment periods or maturity dates. The duration of each type of loan corresponds to how quickly the borrower is expected to repay the borrowed amount, along with any interest or fees.
Short term loans have a relatively brief repayment period, usually ranging from a few weeks to a year. These loans are often used to address immediate financial needs, such as covering unexpected expenses, managing cash flow gaps, or taking advantage of short-term business opportunities.
Intermediate term loan has a repayment period that falls between short-term and long term loan. These loans generally have repayment periods ranging from one to five years. Intermediate-term loans are often used for purposes such as purchasing equipment, making business expansions, or funding medium-sized projects.
Long term loans have extended repayment periods, often exceeding five years. These loans are used for major investments or expenses, such as buying real estate, funding large business projects, or acquiring significant assets.
The minimum tenor that SMFG India Credit provides is 12 months which can be extended up to 60 months for unsecured loans and 180 months for secured loans.
The documents needed for a term loan can vary based on the lender and the borrower's profile. Commonly required documents include:
Please ensure that you meet the following eligibility criteria to obtain a term loan:
A term loan serves as an essential bridge between financial aspirations and reality, offering a structured approach to borrowing for a wide range of purposes.
At SMFG India Credit, we provide that bridge through our term loans tailored to your needs. Our application process is 100% online and we provide you tailored term loans starting from INR 1 Lakhs to INR 10 Lakhs*. Choose your loan tenure as per your convenience from 12 to 60 months.
Important Note: This article is for general informational purposes only and may be subject to change from time to time. As product features, eligibility criteria, interest rates, charges, fees, tenures and other terms may be revised as per SMFG India Credit's policies, readers are advised to refer to the latest details from the respective product pages (please select from the top menu). For the latest loan charges, please visit Charges & Fees Link and for the latest Interest rates, please visit Interest Rate Rationale. Please note that final loan terms, disbursement process and eligibility criteria will depend on SMFG India Credit's policies at the time of loan application.
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