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How mortagages are different from personal loans?
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Sr. No. | Basis of Comparison | Mortgage | Personal Loan |
| 1. | Collateral and Security | This is a secured loan where the real estate property being purchased acts as collateral, allowing the bank to seize the asset if default occurs. | This is an unsecured loan meaning no asset or collateral is required, and approval is based entirely on your personal creditworthiness. |
| 2. | Purpose of the Loan | Restricted strictly to buying or building real estate. | Flexible usage for any personal or emergency expense. |
| 3. | Interest Rates | It carries significantly lower interest rates. | It carries much higher interest rates. |
| 4. | Tenure and Loan Size | It is designed for long-term borrowing spanning up to 15 to 30 years and offers massive funding amounts to match high real estate valuations. | It is designed for short-to-medium-term borrowing spanning 1 to 5 years and offers smaller funding amounts based on your income. |
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Chapter 7: Commercial Banks - QUESTION BANK [Page 176]
