{"id":10207,"date":"2026-07-03T16:43:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T11:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/?p=10207"},"modified":"2026-07-03T21:05:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T15:35:06","slug":"what-happens-if-you-miss-a-personal-loan-emi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/what-happens-if-you-miss-a-personal-loan-emi\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens If You Miss a Personal Loan EMI Payment?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Missing a personal loan EMI can happen due to unexpected financial&nbsp;difficulties, but&nbsp;ignoring it can have&nbsp;serious consequences. A delayed payment may lead to penalties, lower your credit score, and make future borrowing more difficult.&nbsp;What happens if you miss an EMI?<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>This understanding helps you act quickly, minimise financial damage, and protect your credit history.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/what-happens-if-you-miss-a-personal-loan-emi\/#Consequences_of_Missing_a_Personal_Loan_EMI_%E2%80%93_Timeline\" >Consequences of Missing a Personal Loan EMI &#8211; Timeline&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/what-happens-if-you-miss-a-personal-loan-emi\/#Day_1%E2%80%935_Grace_Period\" >Day 1\u20135: Grace Period&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/what-happens-if-you-miss-a-personal-loan-emi\/#Day_6%E2%80%9330_Overdue_Payment\" >Day 6\u201330: Overdue Payment&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/what-happens-if-you-miss-a-personal-loan-emi\/#30%E2%80%9390_Days_Credit_Score_Impact\" >30\u201390 Days: Credit Score Impact&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/what-happens-if-you-miss-a-personal-loan-emi\/#Beyond_90_Days_Major_Default\" >Beyond 90 Days: Major Default&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/what-happens-if-you-miss-a-personal-loan-emi\/#Minor_Default_vs_Major_Default\" >Minor Default vs Major Default&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/what-happens-if-you-miss-a-personal-loan-emi\/#What_to_Do_Immediately_If_Youve_Missed_an_EMI\" >What to Do Immediately If You&#8217;ve Missed an EMI&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/what-happens-if-you-miss-a-personal-loan-emi\/#Step_1_Pay_the_Overdue_Amount_Immediately\" >Step 1: Pay the Overdue Amount Immediately&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/what-happens-if-you-miss-a-personal-loan-emi\/#Step_2_Contact_Your_Lender\" >Step 2: Contact Your Lender&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/what-happens-if-you-miss-a-personal-loan-emi\/#Step_3_Request_Loan_Restructuring\" >Step 3: Request Loan Restructuring&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/what-happens-if-you-miss-a-personal-loan-emi\/#Step_4_Activate_Auto-Debit\" >Step 4: Activate Auto-Debit&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/what-happens-if-you-miss-a-personal-loan-emi\/#Step_5_Build_an_Emergency_EMI_Fund\" >Step 5: Build an Emergency EMI Fund&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/what-happens-if-you-miss-a-personal-loan-emi\/#Can_You_Avoid_Legal_Action\" >Can You Avoid Legal Action?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/what-happens-if-you-miss-a-personal-loan-emi\/#How_a_Missed_EMI_Affects_Future_Loan_Applications\" >How a Missed EMI Affects Future Loan Applications&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/what-happens-if-you-miss-a-personal-loan-emi\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/what-happens-if-you-miss-a-personal-loan-emi\/#FAQs_on_Missed_Personal_Loan_EMI\" >FAQs on Missed Personal Loan EMI&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/what-happens-if-you-miss-a-personal-loan-emi\/#What_happens_if_I_miss_one_personal_loan_EMI\" >What happens if I miss one personal loan EMI?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/what-happens-if-you-miss-a-personal-loan-emi\/#How_many_points_does_my_credit_score_drop_after_a_missed_EMI\" >How many points does my credit score drop after a missed EMI?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/what-happens-if-you-miss-a-personal-loan-emi\/#Is_there_a_grace_period_before_an_EMI_is_marked_as_missed\" >Is there a grace period before an EMI is marked as missed?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/what-happens-if-you-miss-a-personal-loan-emi\/#What_is_the_difference_between_minor_and_major_loan_default\" >What is the difference between minor and major loan default?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/what-happens-if-you-miss-a-personal-loan-emi\/#Can_a_lender_take_legal_action_for_one_missed_EMI\" >Can a lender take legal action for one missed EMI?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/what-happens-if-you-miss-a-personal-loan-emi\/#What_should_I_do_immediately_if_I_missed_an_EMI_payment\" >What should I do immediately if I missed an EMI payment?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Counts_as_a_Missed_EMI\"><\/span>What Counts as a Missed EMI?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most lenders offer a short grace period, typically&nbsp;3 to 5 days&nbsp;after your EMI due date, before the payment is formally marked as missed or overdue. Once this grace period expires, the EMI is treated as a&nbsp;missed EMI payment, and the lender may levy&nbsp;late&nbsp;payment&nbsp;charges, report the delay to credit bureaus, and begin recovery follow-ups. The exact grace period varies by lender, so it is important to check your loan agreement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consequences_of_Missing_a_Personal_Loan_EMI_%E2%80%93_Timeline\"><\/span>Consequences of Missing a Personal Loan EMI &#8211; Timeline&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1%E2%80%935_Grace_Period\"><\/span>Day 1\u20135: Grace Period&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your lender offers a grace period, you can still make the payment without it&nbsp;immediately&nbsp;being reported as overdue. However, some lenders may still charge&nbsp;a late payment&nbsp;fee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_6%E2%80%9330_Overdue_Payment\"><\/span>Day 6\u201330: Overdue Payment&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the grace period ends, the EMI is officially treated as overdue.&nbsp;Late payment&nbsp;charges and penal interest begin to accumulate. Your&nbsp;personal loan EMI missed&nbsp;status may also be reported to credit bureaus if the delay continues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"30%E2%80%9390_Days_Credit_Score_Impact\"><\/span>30\u201390 Days: Credit Score Impact&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lender reports the delayed payment in your credit report using DPD (Days Past Due).&nbsp;A&nbsp;missed personal loan EMI&nbsp;can reduce your credit score significantly, making future loan approvals more difficult.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beyond_90_Days_Major_Default\"><\/span>Beyond 90 Days: Major Default&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the EMI&nbsp;remains&nbsp;unpaid for more than 90 days, the loan may be classified as a&nbsp;Non-Performing Asset (NPA). This results in a&nbsp;personal loan EMI defaul<strong>t<\/strong>, severe damage to your credit history, and&nbsp;possible recovery&nbsp;or legal proceedings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minor_Default_vs_Major_Default\"><\/span>Minor Default vs Major Default&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Timeframe<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Impact<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Minor Default<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Repaid within 90 days&nbsp;<\/td><td>Temporary credit score decline,&nbsp;late payment&nbsp;charges, recoverable with prompt repayment&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Major Default<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Unpaid beyond 90 days&nbsp;<\/td><td>Loan classified as NPA, significant credit score damage, recovery action, possible legal proceedings&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_Immediately_If_Youve_Missed_an_EMI\"><\/span>What to Do Immediately If You&#8217;ve Missed an EMI&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Pay_the_Overdue_Amount_Immediately\"><\/span><strong>Step 1: Pay the Overdue Amount Immediately<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sooner you pay the overdue EMI, the lower the&nbsp;additional&nbsp;penalties and interest charges. Every extra day increases the overall cost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Contact_Your_Lender\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Contact Your Lender<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t&nbsp;wait for recovery calls. Inform your lender about your financial situation and discuss&nbsp;possible repayment&nbsp;options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Request_Loan_Restructuring\"><\/span><strong>Step 3: Request Loan Restructuring<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your financial difficulty is genuine and temporary, ask whether the lender offers loan restructuring, EMI rescheduling, or revised repayment plans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Activate_Auto-Debit\"><\/span><strong>Step 4: Activate Auto-Debit<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set up NACH, ECS, or standing instructions from your bank account. If&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;a&nbsp;FatakPay&nbsp;borrower, you can&nbsp;set up auto-debit for your<strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/personal-loan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>personal loan<\/strong><\/a><strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong>EMI&nbsp;to help prevent a&nbsp;missed EMI payment&nbsp;and ensure your monthly&nbsp;installments&nbsp;are paid on time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Build_an_Emergency_EMI_Fund\"><\/span><strong>Step 5: Build an Emergency EMI Fund<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maintain savings equal to one or two months of EMIs. This emergency buffer helps you continue repayments even during temporary income disruptions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taking these steps quickly can reduce the&nbsp;consequences of missing EMI&nbsp;and prevent the situation from turning into a major default.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Avoid_Legal_Action\"><\/span>Can You Avoid Legal Action?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Legal action is\u00a0generally reserved\u00a0for borrowers who ignore repeated payment reminders and remain in prolonged default. If you communicate with your lender early, explain your financial situation, and\u00a0demonstrate\u00a0your willingness to repay even through partial payments or restructuring, you can significantly reduce the risk of legal proceedings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most lenders prefer working with cooperative borrowers rather than\u00a0initiating\u00a0lengthy recovery processes. If repayment difficulties continue for an extended period, lenders may take different actions depending on your repayment history and the loan terms. Understanding concepts such as loan write-off and loan waive-off can help you assess their impact on your outstanding liability and credit history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_a_Missed_EMI_Affects_Future_Loan_Applications\"><\/span>How a Missed EMI Affects Future Loan Applications&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A recorded default becomes part of your credit history and signals higher repayment risk to future lenders. Even one missed personal loan EMI can reduce your chances of obtaining personal loans, home loans, credit cards, or vehicle loans on favourable terms. It may also increase your repayment obligations&nbsp;relative&nbsp;to your income, affecting&nbsp;FOIR and its impact on&nbsp;loan eligibility&nbsp;when lenders evaluate future loan applications. Lenders may charge higher interest rates, reduce your eligible loan amount, or reject your application altogether. This is one of the most significant&nbsp;consequences of missing an EMI.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Missing one EMI does not automatically lead to severe financial&nbsp;problems, but&nbsp;ignoring it certainly can. Understanding&nbsp;what happens if I miss my EMI&nbsp;allows you to take corrective action before the situation worsens. By paying overdue amounts promptly, communicating with your lender, and&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;disciplined repayment habits, you can minimise penalties, protect your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/check-cibil-score\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>credit score<\/strong><\/a>, and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;access to future borrowing opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Missed_Personal_Loan_EMI\"><\/span>FAQs on Missed Personal Loan EMI&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_miss_one_personal_loan_EMI\"><\/span>What happens if I miss one personal loan EMI?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Missing one EMI may result in&nbsp;late payment&nbsp;charges,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/penal-charges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>penal interest<\/strong><\/a>, recovery reminders, and a negative impact on your credit score if the delay continues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_points_does_my_credit_score_drop_after_a_missed_EMI\"><\/span>How many points does my credit score drop after a missed EMI?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exact reduction varies depending on your existing credit profile, but a missed EMI can lower your score significantly, especially if the payment&nbsp;remains&nbsp;overdue for more than 30 days.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_grace_period_before_an_EMI_is_marked_as_missed\"><\/span>Is there a grace period before an EMI is marked as missed?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many lenders provide a grace period of around 3\u20135 days, although this varies by lender and loan agreement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_minor_and_major_loan_default\"><\/span>What is the difference between minor and major loan default?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A minor default is generally resolved within 90 days and has a temporary impact on your credit profile. A major default occurs when the payment remains unpaid beyond 90 days and the account is classified as an NPA.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_lender_take_legal_action_for_one_missed_EMI\"><\/span>Can a lender take legal action for one missed EMI?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally, no. 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