// 06 — Loan Against Mutual Funds

Don't redeem. Borrow.

Pledge your mutual fund units and unlock a credit line at significantly lower interest rates than a personal loan — while your portfolio keeps compounding.

Why this beats redeeming

  • Compounding stays intact — your units remain invested and grow
  • No capital gains tax — selling units triggers STCG / LTCG, borrowing doesn't
  • SIP discipline preserved — you don't break the habit
  • Cheaper than personal loans — typically 9–11% vs 14–22% on PLs
  • Pay-as-you-use — overdraft style; interest only on the amount drawn

How it works

  1. Share your MF holdings statement (CAS).
  2. We identify eligible schemes and the loan-to-value (typically 50–80% depending on equity vs debt).
  3. Digital pledge — units stay in your folio, marked as lien.
  4. Sanction within 24–48 hours.
  5. Draw what you need, when you need. Interest only on utilised amount.

Good use cases

  • Bridging a medical or family emergency without panic-selling
  • Short-term working capital for self-employed professionals
  • Down-payment funding while your home loan is being processed
  • Avoiding high-interest credit card revolving debt

Things to remember

  • Equity MFs can fall in value — top-ups may be required if LTV breaches
  • Pledged units cannot be redeemed until the loan is repaid
  • Choose the loan amount conservatively — borrow for needs, not for speculation
The wealthiest people borrow against assets. The rest sell them.