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What is a Secured Business Loan?

A Secured Business Loan from IIFL Home Loans is a simple, practical way for small business owners to raise funds by using property or business assets as collateral. It is ideal for those who may not qualify for unsecured loans but own assets like land, residential buildings or commercial buildings.

By pledging an asset, you can:

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Access higher loan
amounts
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Benefit from lower
interest rates
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Get longer & more flexible
repayment tenures

This makes secured loans suitable for various needs: business expansion, working capital, infrastructure upgrades, or managing day to day operational activities.

The loan is available to a wide range of applicants, including startups and businesses with limited credit history. With minimal paperwork, quick approvals, and transparent terms, it offers peace of mind and greater financial control. However, timely repayment is important, as the pledged asset serves as security for the loan.

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Why choose IIFL Home Loans for Secured Business Loan?

A Secured Business Loan from IIFL Home Loans is designed to support small and medium business owners, especially those from economically weaker sections (EWS) and low-income groups (LIG), with simple, fast, and flexible funding solutions. Here is why it could be the right choice for your business:

Calculate Your Secured Business Loan EMI

Enter Loan Amount
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₹ 2 Lac ₹ 2 Crore
Select Tenure (months)
months
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60 months 180 months
Select Interest Rate
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12% 19%
Monthly EMI ₹29,377
Total Amount Payable: ₹42,30,285
Monthly EMI ₹19,968
Interest
 
₹ 22,41,811
Principal Amount
 
₹ 20,00,000
Total Amount Payable
₹ 42,41,811

Documents Required for a Secured Business Loan

To make the secured loan application process smooth and quick, IIFL Home Loans requires only essential documents. This helps ensure faster processing and disbursal. Here is a simple checklist:

Identity & Address Proof

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Voter ID / Driving License
  • Passport

Income Proof

  • Latest 6 months' bank statements
  • Income Tax Returns (last 2 years)
  • Profit & Loss statement
  • Balance sheet (if applicable)

Business Proof

  • Business registration certificate or GST registration
  • MSME Udyam Registration
  • Shop & Establishment certificate
  • Partnership deed or company incorporation documents (if applicable)

Property Documents (Collateral)

  • Property title deed
  • Approved building plan (if applicable)
  • Property tax receipt or possession letter

Photographs

  • Recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant and co-applicant

Secured Business Loan Eligibility

To ensure small and medium business owners across India can easily access secured loans, IIFL Home Loans has kept the eligibility criteria practical and inclusive, including for women entrepreneurs seeking small business loans.

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Who Can Apply for a Small Business Loan
 

Indian citizens, either salaried or self-employed.

Applicants must be 21 to 70 years old at the time of loan maturity.

Eligible business entities include shopkeepers, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and self-employed professionals.

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Property Criteria
 

You can pledge residential, commercial, or industrial built-up properties.

The Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio can go up to 65%, depending on the property's market value and condition.

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Co-applicant Option
 

Co-applicants such as family members, business partners, or private companies can be added to enhance loan eligibility and access better terms.

Before applying, it is advisable to check your documents and repayment capacity to ensure a smooth application process and avoid delays.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

What is a secured business loan?

A small business loan for startups is a credit facility where a borrower pledges assets like residential or commercial property, to secure funds. It is an ideal choice for businesses seeking large loan amounts at competitive interest rates. The collateral lowers the lender’s risk, which typically results in faster approvals, longer tenures, and better terms.

What is a collateral business loan?
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Also known as a secured loan, a collateral business loan is backed by a tangible asset, such as property, which acts as security for the lender. If the borrower defaults, the lender can recover the dues by claiming the pledged asset. This type of loan is ideal for businesses that have assets but may not qualify for unsecured loans. At IIFL Home Loans, we also offer small business loans tailored for women entrepreneurs, helping them access funding with ease and flexibility.

Who is eligible for a small business loan?
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To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be an Indian resident aged between 21 and 70 years
  • Be either self-employed professionals, small business owners, traders, or part of a partnership/private limited firm
  • Have a property (residential, commercial, or industrial) to offer as collateral
  • Maintain a consistent income flow to support EMI payments Even those with limited credit history may qualify if they offer sufficient asset backing
How to take a secured loan?
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Start by assessing your financial requirement and the assets you can pledge. Then:

  • Visit the IIFL Home Loans website or your nearest branch.
  • Fill in your details and upload essential documents.
  • Await the evaluation and approval process within 30 minutes*
*terms and conditions apply
What is an SME business loan?
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An SME (Small and Medium Enterprise) loan caters specifically to businesses that fall within this sector’s classification. These loans are used to manage day-to-day operations, purchase equipment, expand facilities, or meet working capital needs. With IIFL Home Loans, SMEs can avail themselves of tailored loan solutions with flexible repayment terms and lower interest rates, which can be calculated using the business loan calculator.

How can I get a small business loan?
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Getting a Secured business loan with collateral from IIFL Home Loans is easy:

  • Determine the collateral you can pledge.
  • Check your loan eligibility online.
  • Apply for a secured business loan digitally with basic KYC, income proof, and property documents.
  • The entire process is designed to be quick, paper-light, and transparent.
What is the maximum amount of an SME loan?
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The loan amount can go up to ₹150 crore, depending on the market value of the pledged asset and your repayment capacity. Higher property value and stronger financials typically allow you to borrow a higher amount at better rates.

What is the limit of a secured loan?
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Secured business loan with collateral limits are influenced by the value of your collateral and your loan-to-value (LTV) ratio. At IIFL Home Loans, you can get the best small business loans with up to 65% of your property's market value, subject to verification and SME loan eligibility criteria.

Does a secured loan hurt a credit score?
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No, a secured loan will not negatively affect your credit score if repaid on time. In fact, responsible repayment improves your credit history, enhancing your future creditworthiness. However, missing EMIs or defaulting may lead to asset seizure and a drop in your credit rating.

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FAQs

A Secured Business Loan is a type of loan that small business owners such as Kirana shops, stores or restaurants can acquire to fund any professional or personal commitment. Businesses can get the loan by pledging residential, commercial or plot of land.

In order to apply for a business loan, it is crucial to meet the sme loan eligibility criteria. At IIFL Home Loans, small businesses can easily apply for Secured Business Loan Online.

The business loan or sme lending requires a collateral, which is essentially a property asset. The loan amount is offered after evaluating the current market value of the property. In case the value of the mortgaged asset is high, the loan amount is also high, and the loan term is longer.

If you do not pay back a secured business loan, you may face the following consequences:

  1. Default charges: If you fail to pay your monthly installments on time, you will be liable to pay default charges/late payment charges. This charges is charged on the unpaid loan balance from the relevant due date until the date of payment of the entire loan.
  2. Additional charges: You must pay penalties, fees, and other costs associated with the default.
  3. Claim on Assets: When you fail to repay your secured business loan, the lender has first and foremost charge on the mortgaged property. If the value of the collateral does not cover 100% of the outstanding loan, you must furnish additional security.
  4. Credit score: Missed/delayed loan payments lower your credit score. Thus, your chances of obtaining loans at affordable rates in the future reduce considerably.
  5. Legal action: Lenders take legal action if they cannot recover overdue and cancel the unutilized amount of your loan.

No, a secured loan does not harm your credit score. Managing a collateral-backed loan responsibly can improve your credit score in the long run. Below are some critical points to remember:

  1. Credit inquiry: When you apply for a secured business loan or any new line of credit, the lender performs a hard pull on your credit report. Each hard inquiry lowers your credit score, even if the impact may be small. Thus, you should avoid making multiple loan applications.
  1. Credit mix: Credit scoring models view a diverse credit profile positively. Hence, you should have a good mix of installment loans (e.g. secured business lending) and revolving credit (e.g. credit cards). Also, you must avoid taking unsecured loans.
  1. Credit utilization: The credit utilization ratio is the ratio of your credit card balance to your credit limit. You must ideally maintain your credit utilization ratio below 30% to improve your credit score.
  1. Payment history: Missed/delayed loan payments reduce your credit score, even if the loan is secured. Thus, repay your debts on time.

A secured loan is a type of loan that a bank or a non-banking financial company sanctions against collateral. The pledged property assures the lender that the borrower will repay the loan within the agreed tenure. If the borrower defaults on the loan, the lender can seize the collateral and sell it off to recover the debt. 

Loan interest rates differ from lender to lender and may be fixed or floating. IIFL Home Loans secured business loan interest rate starts from 10.75% p.a.

You should take a co-applicant to obtain the best interest rate and improve your loan eligibility limit.

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