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Gold loan rules eased , small borrowers can get 85% of gold value
In a move aimed at easing access to credit for small borrowers while tightening regulations for larger loans, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio for small-ticket loans against gold.
From now on, borrowers can avail up to 85% of the gold’s value as a loan for amounts up to ₹2.5 lakh, up from the previous cap of 75%. For loans between ₹2.5 lakh and ₹5 lakh, the LTV cap is 80%, and it remains 75% for loans above ₹5 lakh, according to the newly released RBI (Lending Against Gold and Silver Collateral) Directions, 2025.
The LTV ratio refers to the loan amount as a percentage of the pledged gold or silver’s value. For loans with bullet repayments (full repayment at the end), the LTV will be based on the total repayable amount at maturity.
Borrowers must declare that they own the gold or silver pledged. Loans will not be granted if ownership is doubtful.
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The session saw a power packed panel of experts that comprisedSurendra Mehta, National Secretary- IBJA,Ranjith Singh,Head of Business Development, IIBX, Shweta Dhanak, Director – Vijay Exports,S Thirupathi Rajan, MD Goldsmith Academy, Shivanshu Mehta, SVP & Head Bullion-MCX.The session was moderated by Chirag Seth, Principal Consultant, Metals Focus.
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