Transfer and new loan
The new lender repays the old, and a fresh loan begins on the new terms — a new tenure clock starts.
Home & property · Loan guidance
Balance transfer & top-up, explained.
Moving an existing loan to another lender, or borrowing further against equity you have already built.
What it is
The instrument, in plain terms.
A balance transfer repays an existing loan with a new lender, usually to change the rate, tenure or terms. A top-up adds borrowing on the strength of repayment already made or value already built.
It can suit
- Borrowers with a healthy repayment record who want better terms than they originally signed.
- Those whose income or property value has risen since the original loan was taken.
- Borrowers who need additional funds and would rather not start a separate loan.
It may not suit
- Borrowers whose remaining tenure or balance is too small for the switching cost to make sense.
- Anyone using a transfer to paper over repayment difficulty rather than solve it.
The lender’s view
How a lender reads this.
Repayment record
The existing track record is the strongest part of the case, and it is read closely.
Outstanding and remaining tenure
The economics of switching depend on how much is left and for how long.
Valuation and income
A fresh property assessment and current income determine what a new lender can offer.
Total cost of switching
Processing, legal, valuation and closure charges all enter the comparison.
Lenders decide on their own assessment. Our work is to make your case complete, consistent and genuinely ready to be read.
Our work
What we prepare with you.
The outstanding statement, repayment track and current amortisation schedule.
A side-by-side comparison of total cost, not just the interest rate.
A view of whether the tenure resets and what that does to total interest paid.
Confirmation of any foreclosure or prepayment terms on the existing loan.
Preparation
What a lender usually asks for.
- The outstanding statement and repayment track from your current lender.
- The original loan agreement and the current amortisation schedule.
- Foreclosure or prepayment terms, in writing, from the current lender.
- Fresh income and property documents as the new lender requires.
- A valuation, because the property is re-assessed for the new loan.
- Details and purpose of any top-up being requested.
Mechanics
How it is usually structured.
The shape a lender will typically put around this facility.
Top-up
Additional borrowing, taken either as part of the transfer or against equity you have built.
Security
For property-backed loans, the mortgage is re-created in favour of the new lender.
Common mistakes
Where borrowers go wrong.
None of these are exotic. They are the ordinary errors that turn a workable requirement into a difficult application.
Comparing rate alone
A lower rate with a longer tenure or higher fees can cost more overall.
Ignoring reset costs
Processing, legal, valuation and closure charges can absorb the first year's saving.
Restarting the clock carelessly
A fresh tenure on the same balance can quietly increase the interest paid over the life of the loan.
The full cost
What it costs, beyond the rate.
- Closure charge
- Payable to the old lender if foreclosure terms apply.
- Fresh processing and legal
- The new lender charges as it would on any new loan.
- Valuation
- A fresh assessment is usually required for a property-backed transfer.
- Longer tenure
- Not a fee, but restarting the clock can raise total interest even at a lower rate.
Language
Terms worth knowing.
- Amortisation
- The schedule showing how each EMI splits between interest and principal over time.
- Foreclosure
- Repaying the loan in full before its scheduled end, sometimes with a charge.
- Top-up
- Additional borrowing added to an existing loan, usually on improved equity or repayment.
Repayment estimate
What the instalments might look like.
Adjust the amount, rate and tenure for an indicative instalment and total cost. It is a planning aid, not a quote.
Tenure
Estimated monthly instalment
- Total interest
- ₹37,89,715
- Total payable
- ₹72,89,715
- Tenure
- 20 yr
- Principal₹35,00,000
- Interest₹37,89,715
Year-by-year repayment schedule
| Year | Principal | Interest | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ₹69,658 | ₹2,94,828 | ₹34,30,342 |
| 2 | ₹75,815 | ₹2,88,671 | ₹33,54,527 |
| 3 | ₹82,517 | ₹2,81,969 | ₹32,72,010 |
| 4 | ₹89,810 | ₹2,74,676 | ₹31,82,200 |
| 5 | ₹97,749 | ₹2,66,737 | ₹30,84,451 |
| 6 | ₹1,06,389 | ₹2,58,097 | ₹29,78,063 |
| 7 | ₹1,15,793 | ₹2,48,693 | ₹28,62,270 |
| 8 | ₹1,26,028 | ₹2,38,458 | ₹27,36,243 |
| 9 | ₹1,37,167 | ₹2,27,319 | ₹25,99,075 |
| 10 | ₹1,49,292 | ₹2,15,194 | ₹24,49,784 |
| 11 | ₹1,62,488 | ₹2,01,998 | ₹22,87,296 |
| 12 | ₹1,76,850 | ₹1,87,636 | ₹21,10,446 |
| 13 | ₹1,92,482 | ₹1,72,004 | ₹19,17,964 |
| 14 | ₹2,09,496 | ₹1,54,990 | ₹17,08,469 |
| 15 | ₹2,28,013 | ₹1,36,473 | ₹14,80,456 |
| 16 | ₹2,48,167 | ₹1,16,318 | ₹12,32,288 |
| 17 | ₹2,70,103 | ₹94,383 | ₹9,62,185 |
| 18 | ₹2,93,978 | ₹70,508 | ₹6,68,207 |
| 19 | ₹3,19,963 | ₹44,523 | ₹3,48,245 |
| 20 | ₹3,48,245 | ₹16,241 | ₹0 |
Indicative only. Not specific to your circumstances. It excludes processing fees, insurance, taxes and any lender-specific charges, and it is not an offer of credit.
On rates
Why we don’t publish a single rate.
Pricing is set by each lender, not by us. Two borrowers approaching the same lender on the same day can be offered different rates, because the number reflects both the facility and the person behind it.
What moves the rate you are offered:
- Your credit record and how past borrowing has been serviced.
- The security offered, and how readily it could be realised.
- The tenure and the structure of the facility.
- Your income or business profile, and how well it is documented.
- The lender’s own cost of funds and internal policy.
- Fees, insurance and margin that belong in the all-in cost, not the headline.
A single advertised rate would misrepresent all of that. What we do instead is help you compare the whole cost, and understand what is actually negotiable in your case.
Questions borrowers ask
How do I know a transfer is worth it?
- Compare total cost across the remaining tenure, not just the rate. A small saving on a small balance is usually eaten by the charges.
Will it affect my credit record?
- The transfer is recorded, but a clean repayment history on both loans is read positively.
Can I transfer only part of the loan?
- Generally no. A balance transfer moves the whole outstanding to the new lender.
Adjacent borrowing
Related options.
Borrowers considering balance transfer & top-up often weigh these alongside it.
Home loan
The largest, longest borrowing most households ever take on. The property and the repayment plan matter equally.
↗Loan against property
Borrowing against property you already own, for purposes that may have nothing to do with the property itself.
↗Personal loan
Unsecured borrowing — no collateral, decided largely on income and credit history, and priced for that risk.
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