{"id":10214,"date":"2026-07-03T17:11:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T11:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/?p=10214"},"modified":"2026-07-03T17:19:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T11:49:47","slug":"personal-loan-after-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/personal-loan-after-death\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Repays a Personal Loan If the Borrower Dies?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The death of a borrower often leaves families with financial and legal concerns, including questions about outstanding loans. Many people wonder&nbsp;what happens to personal loan after death&nbsp;and whether family members become responsible for repayment. Understanding the legal position can help families make informed decisions and avoid unnecessary stress during a difficult time.&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\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/personal-loan-after-death\/#How_Does_the_Lender_Recover_the_Outstanding_Amount\" >How Does the Lender Recover the Outstanding Amount?&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\/personal-loan-after-death\/#Step_1_Notification_to_the_Lender\" >Step 1: Notification to the Lender&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\/personal-loan-after-death\/#Step_2_Verification_of_Outstanding_Loan\" >Step 2: Verification of Outstanding Loan&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\/personal-loan-after-death\/#Step_3_Review_of_Loan_Insurance\" >Step 3: Review of Loan Insurance&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\/personal-loan-after-death\/#Step_4_Recovery_from_the_Estate\" >Step 4: Recovery from the Estate&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/personal-loan-after-death\/#Step_5_Loan_Closure\" >Step 5: Loan Closure&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/personal-loan-after-death\/#Important_Exception_Co-Applicants_and_Guarantors\" >Important Exception: Co-Applicants and Guarantors&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/personal-loan-after-death\/#Does_Loan_Insurance_Change_Anything\" >Does Loan Insurance Change Anything?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/personal-loan-after-death\/#What_Should_the_Family_Do_After_a_Borrowers_Death\" >What Should the Family Do After a Borrower&#8217;s Death?&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/personal-loan-after-death\/#Step_1_Inform_the_Lender\" >Step 1: Inform the Lender&nbsp;<\/a><\/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\/personal-loan-after-death\/#Step_2_Check_for_Loan_Insurance\" >Step 2: Check for Loan Insurance&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\/personal-loan-after-death\/#Step_3_Identify_Co-Applicants_or_Guarantors\" >Step 3: Identify Co-Applicants or Guarantors&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/personal-loan-after-death\/#Step_4_Cooperate_During_Estate_Assessment\" >Step 4: Cooperate During Estate Assessment&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/personal-loan-after-death\/#Step_5_Obtain_Loan_Closure_Documents\" >Step 5: Obtain Loan Closure Documents&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/personal-loan-after-death\/#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\/personal-loan-after-death\/#FAQs_on_Personal_Loan_After_Death\" >FAQs on Personal Loan After Death&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\/personal-loan-after-death\/#Do_family_members_have_to_repay_a_personal_loan_after_the_borrower_dies\" >Do family members have to repay a personal loan after the borrower dies?&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\/personal-loan-after-death\/#What_happens_if_the_deceaseds_estate_cant_cover_the_outstanding_loan\" >What happens if the deceased&#8217;s estate can&#8217;t cover the outstanding loan?&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\/personal-loan-after-death\/#Is_a_co-applicant_liable_for_a_personal_loan_after_the_main_borrower_dies\" >Is a co-applicant liable for a personal loan after the main borrower dies?&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\/personal-loan-after-death\/#Does_loan_insurance_cover_the_outstanding_balance_after_death\" >Does loan insurance cover the outstanding balance after death?&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\/personal-loan-after-death\/#Can_a_lender_access_the_deceaseds_bank_account_to_recover_dues\" >Can a lender access the deceased&#8217;s bank account to recover dues?&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\/personal-loan-after-death\/#What_documents_does_the_family_need_to_provide_to_the_lender\" >What documents does the family need to provide to the lender?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Family_Liable_to_Repay_a_Personal_Loan_After_Death\"><\/span>Is the Family Liable to Repay a Personal Loan After Death?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Since most&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/personal-loan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>personal loans<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;are unsecured, legal heirs and family members are&nbsp;not personally liable to repay the loan from their own money simply because they inherited the borrower&#8217;s estate. In most cases involving a personal loan after death, the lender&#8217;s right of recovery is limited to the assets and estate left behind by the deceased borrower. If the estate is insufficient to repay the outstanding dues, family members generally cannot be forced to pay from their personal savings unless they signed the loan as co-applicants or guarantors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_the_Lender_Recover_the_Outstanding_Amount\"><\/span>How Does the Lender Recover the Outstanding Amount?&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_Notification_to_the_Lender\"><\/span><strong>Step 1: Notification to the Lender<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The family or legal representative should inform the lender about the borrower&#8217;s death and submit the death certificate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Verification_of_Outstanding_Loan\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Verification of Outstanding Loan<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lender reviews the&nbsp;outstanding loan balance, unpaid EMIs, accrued interest, and any applicable charges associated with the personal loan after the borrower&#8217;s death.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Review_of_Loan_Insurance\"><\/span><strong>Step 3: Review of Loan Insurance<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the loan was covered under a credit life or loan protection insurance policy, the lender initiates the insurance claim to recover the outstanding loan amount.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Recovery_from_the_Estate\"><\/span><strong>Step 4: Recovery from the Estate<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there is no insurance, the lender may recover the dues from the deceased borrower&#8217;s estate, which may include bank balances, investments, or other inherited assets, subject to applicable succession laws.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Loan_Closure\"><\/span><strong>Step 5: Loan Closure<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After recovery or settlement, the lender closes the loan account and issues the necessary closure documents confirming that the liability has been resolved.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Exception_Co-Applicants_and_Guarantors\"><\/span>Important Exception: Co-Applicants and Guarantors&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the most important exception to understand. If the loan had a co-applicant or co-borrower, that individual remains fully liable for repaying the entire outstanding balance, regardless of the borrower&#8217;s death. Their responsibility is personal and is not limited to the deceased&#8217;s estate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similarly, if the loan had a guarantor, the guarantor becomes liable to repay the outstanding dues if the deceased borrower&#8217;s estate is insufficient. Therefore, personal loans and death do not automatically eliminate repayment obligations for co-applicants or guarantors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being a legal heir is completely different from being a co-applicant or guarantor. Simply inheriting property does not make a family member personally responsible for loan repayment unless they have legally agreed to share that liability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Loan_Insurance_Change_Anything\"><\/span>Does Loan Insurance Change Anything?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. If the borrower had purchased\u00a0credit life insurance\u00a0or a loan protection insurance policy, the insurer pays the outstanding loan amount directly to the lender upon the borrower&#8217;s death, subject to the policy terms and conditions. In such cases, the family generally does not have to arrange repayment from the deceased&#8217;s estate.\u00a0Loan insurance therefore provides significant financial protection and simplifies the settlement process when concerns arise about what happens to a personal loan if the borrower dies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_the_Family_Do_After_a_Borrowers_Death\"><\/span>What Should the Family Do After a Borrower&#8217;s Death?&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_Inform_the_Lender\"><\/span><strong>Step 1: Inform the Lender<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notify the bank or NBFC immediately and submit the borrower&#8217;s death certificate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Check_for_Loan_Insurance\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Check for Loan Insurance<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Verify whether the loan included credit life or loan protection insurance. If available, initiate the insurance claim as early as possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Identify_Co-Applicants_or_Guarantors\"><\/span><strong>Step 3: Identify Co-Applicants or Guarantors<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review the loan documents to determine whether anyone has signed as a co-applicant or guarantor, as this directly affects repayment responsibility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Cooperate_During_Estate_Assessment\"><\/span><strong>Step 4: Cooperate During Estate Assessment<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allow the lender to evaluate the deceased borrower&#8217;s estate for recovery of the outstanding dues, if applicable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Obtain_Loan_Closure_Documents\"><\/span><strong>Step 5: Obtain Loan Closure Documents<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the dues have been settled through insurance, estate recovery, or repayment by a liable party, collect the loan closure certificate or No Due Certificate for future records. Once the loan is fully settled, the family should collect the No Due Certificate from the lender. If you&#8217;re wondering\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/what-is-no-due-certificate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>what is a no due certificate<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0after loan closure, it is an official document confirming that all loan obligations have been cleared and no outstanding dues remain.\u00a0<\/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\">Understanding&nbsp;what happens to personal loan if a borrower dies helps families deal with an already difficult situation more confidently. In most cases, family members are not personally liable for&nbsp;repayment unless they are co-applicants or guarantors. The lender generally recovers outstanding dues from the deceased borrower&#8217;s estate or through loan insurance if available. Informing the lender promptly, checking insurance coverage, and obtaining proper closure documents can make the entire process smoother and legally compliant.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Personal_Loan_After_Death\"><\/span>FAQs on Personal Loan After Death&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_family_members_have_to_repay_a_personal_loan_after_the_borrower_dies\"><\/span>Do family members have to repay a personal loan after the borrower dies?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Family members are generally not personally responsible for repayment unless they are co-applicants or guarantors. The lender&#8217;s recovery is usually limited to the deceased borrower&#8217;s estate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_the_deceaseds_estate_cant_cover_the_outstanding_loan\"><\/span>What happens if the deceased&#8217;s estate can&#8217;t cover the outstanding loan?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the estate is insufficient, the lender may recover the remaining amount from any co-applicant or guarantor. If neither exists, the unrecovered balance may have to be written off by the lender, subject to legal procedures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s also important to understand the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/loan-write-off-vs-waive-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>understand the difference between loan write-off and waiver<\/strong><\/a>. A loan write-off is an accounting action by the lender and does not automatically cancel the borrower&#8217;s legal liability, whereas a loan waiver means the lender officially forgives the repayment obligation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_co-applicant_liable_for_a_personal_loan_after_the_main_borrower_dies\"><\/span>Is a co-applicant liable for a personal loan after the main borrower dies?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. A co-applicant remains fully responsible for repaying the outstanding loan even after the primary borrower passes away.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_loan_insurance_cover_the_outstanding_balance_after_death\"><\/span>Does loan insurance cover the outstanding balance after death?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. If the loan is covered under a valid credit life or loan protection insurance policy, the insurer generally pays the outstanding loan amount directly to the lender according to the policy terms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_lender_access_the_deceaseds_bank_account_to_recover_dues\"><\/span>Can a lender access the deceased&#8217;s bank account to recover dues?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lender cannot automatically access the deceased&#8217;s bank account. Recovery must follow applicable legal procedures and succession laws while dealing with the borrower&#8217;s estate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_documents_does_the_family_need_to_provide_to_the_lender\"><\/span>What documents does the family need to provide to the lender?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typically, the lender requires the death certificate, identity proof of the legal heir or representative, loan details, insurance documents (if applicable), and any succession-related documents requested during the settlement process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\"> \n{ \n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \n  \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\", \n  \"itemListElement\": [{ \n    \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \n    \"position\": 1, \n    \"name\": \"Home\", \n    \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\" \n  },{ \n    \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \n    \"position\": 2, \n    \"name\": \"Blog\", \n    \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/\" \n  },{ \n    \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \n    \"position\": 3, \n    \"name\": \"Personal Loan\", \n    \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/\" \n  },{ \n    \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \n    \"position\": 4, \n    \"name\": \"Personal Loan After Death\", \n    \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/personal-loan-after-death\/\" \n  }] \n} \n<\/script> \n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\"> \n{ \n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\", \n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": { \n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\", \n    \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/personal-loan-after-death\/\" \n  }, \n  \"headline\": \"Personal Loan After Death: Who Repays the Loan?\", \n  \"description\": \"Understand what happens to a personal loan if the borrower dies. 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