{"id":9289,"date":"2026-05-22T11:39:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T06:09:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/?p=9289"},"modified":"2026-05-22T11:39:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T06:09:39","slug":"personal-loan-refinancing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/personal-loan-refinancing\/","title":{"rendered":"Personal Loan Refinancing: Meaning, Types, Benefits &#038; When to Do It\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Borrowing&nbsp;conditions change, interest rates fall, your credit score improves, or a better lender enters the market.&nbsp;Personal loan refinancing&nbsp;lets you take advantage of these changes by replacing your existing loan with a new one on better terms. This guide covers the meaning, types, benefits, risks, and exactly when to make the switch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Quick Answer:<\/strong>&nbsp;Personal loan refinancing means replacing your existing loan with a new one at a lower interest rate or better terms. It reduces your EMI burden, saves total interest paid, or helps&nbsp;consolidate&nbsp;multiple loans. Always check prepayment charges before switching lenders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 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\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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Work?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/personal-loan-refinancing\/#Types_of_Personal_Loan_Refinancing\" >Types of Personal Loan Refinancing&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/personal-loan-refinancing\/#When_Should_You_Refinance_Your_Personal_Loan\" >When Should You Refinance Your Personal Loan?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/personal-loan-refinancing\/#How_to_Refinance_a_Personal_Loan_Step-by-Step\" >How to Refinance a Personal Loan: Step-by-Step&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/personal-loan-refinancing\/#Benefits_and_Risks_of_Personal_Loan_Refinancing\" >Benefits and Risks of Personal Loan Refinancing&nbsp;<\/a><\/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\/personal-loan-refinancing\/#Best_Time_to_Refinance_a_Personal_Loan\" >Best Time to Refinance a Personal Loan&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\/personal-loan-refinancing\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion&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-refinancing\/#FAQs\" >FAQs&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/personal-loan-refinancing\/#Does_Refinancing_Hurt_Your_Credit_Score\" >Does Refinancing Hurt Your Credit Score?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/personal-loan-refinancing\/#What_Exactly_Does_Refinancing_Do\" >What Exactly&nbsp;Does Refinancing Do?&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-refinancing\/#Does_Refinancing_Appear_as_a_Hard_Inquiry_on_My_CIBIL_Report\" >Does Refinancing Appear&nbsp;as&nbsp;a Hard Inquiry on My CIBIL Report?&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-refinancing\/#What_Are_the_Costs_Involved_in_Personal_Loan_Refinancing\" >What Are the Costs Involved in Personal Loan Refinancing?&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-refinancing\/#Can_I_Refinance_a_Personal_Loan_from_a_Bank_to_an_NBFC\" >Can I Refinance a Personal Loan from a Bank to an NBFC?&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-refinancing\/#What_Is_the_Difference_Between_Refinancing_and_Balance_Transfer\" >What Is the Difference Between Refinancing and Balance Transfer?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/blog\/personal-loan\/personal-loan-refinancing\/#How_Much_Can_I_Save_by_Refinancing_My_Personal_Loan\" >How Much Can I Save by Refinancing My Personal Loan?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Personal_Loan_Refinancing\"><\/span><strong>What Is Personal Loan Refinancing?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is the process of closing your current\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/personal-loan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">personal loan<\/a>\u00a0by taking a new loan, either from the same lender or a different one, with more\u00a0favourable\u00a0terms. These terms can include a lower interest rate, a longer or shorter repayment period, reduced monthly payments, or a larger loan amount. Personal loan\u00a0refinancing meaning\u00a0in practical terms: you pay off your old loan using the new one and start repayment on the revised schedule. It is\u00a0not the same as\u00a0a top-up loan (which adds to existing debt),\u00a0refinancing restructures the debt itself.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_a_Refinance_Work\"><\/span><strong>How Does a Refinance Work?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you refinance, the new lender pays off your existing loan balance, either directly to the old lender or by disbursing funds to you. Your old loan account closes, and a new loan account opens with the updated interest rate, tenure, and EMI.\u00a0What is refinancing a personal loan\u00a0in terms of cost? It\u00a0means\u00a0you incur a prepayment charge on the old loan (typically 2\u20135% of outstanding principal) and a processing fee on the new loan. The net benefit of refinancing a personal loan only\u00a0materialises\u00a0if the total savings from the lower rate exceed these switching costs, making the break-even calculation essential before\u00a0proceeding.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Personal_Loan_Refinancing\"><\/span><strong>Types of Personal Loan Refinancing<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Personal loan refinancing&nbsp;options in India fall into three main categories:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rate-and-Term Refinancing<\/strong>&nbsp;The most common type, you keep the same loan amount but change the interest rate, tenure, or both. For example, moving from&nbsp;24% p.a. loan to an 18%&nbsp;p.a. loan with the same outstanding balance. This reduces your total interest outgo without increasing your debt.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cash-Out Refinancing<\/strong>&nbsp;You refinance for a higher amount than your current outstanding balance and receive the difference as cash.&nbsp;For example, if you owe \u20b92 Lakh and refinance for \u20b93 Lakh, you receive \u20b91 Lakh in hand.&nbsp;This adds to your total debt and is only advisable if the new rate is meaningfully lower.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Balance&nbsp;Transfer<\/strong>&nbsp;You move your existing loan from one lender (typically a bank) to another (typically an NBFC offering lower rates) without changing the loan amount. Balance transfer is a specific form of&nbsp;personal loan refinancing&nbsp;that is purely&nbsp;rate-driven.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Should_You_Refinance_Your_Personal_Loan\"><\/span><strong>When Should You Refinance Your Personal Loan?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Your credit score has improved significantly<\/strong>; a jump from 650 to 750+ may qualify you for rates 4-8% lower than your current loan\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Market interest rates have dropped<\/strong>; if benchmark rates have fallen since you borrowed, better offers are\u00a0likely available\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You&#8217;re\u00a0struggling with cash flow<\/strong>; extending the repayment period reduces your monthly EMI, even if total interest increases slightly\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You want to\u00a0consolidate\u00a0multiple loans<\/strong>; combining several loans into one simplifies repayment and often reduces the blended interest rate\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>If your current personal loan rate is above 18%<\/strong>, switching to\u00a0FatakPay\u00a0at competitive rates could save thousands in interest; apply in 7 minutes, no salary slip needed\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Refinance_a_Personal_Loan_Step-by-Step\"><\/span><strong>How to Refinance a Personal Loan: Step-by-Step<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check your current loan details<\/strong>, outstanding balance, remaining tenure, current interest rate, and prepayment charges (from your loan agreement or lender app)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Calculate the break-even<\/strong>,\u00a0total interest savings from the new rate \u00f7 prepayment and processing charges = months to recover switching cost; only\u00a0proceed\u00a0if\u00a0you&#8217;ll\u00a0recoup the cost within your remaining tenure\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Compare lenders<\/strong>, check interest rates, processing fees, and disbursal timelines across banks and NBFCs; use eligibility checkers that run soft inquiries to protect your CIBIL score\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Apply for the new loan<\/strong>,\u00a0submit\u00a0PAN, Aadhaar, and relevant documents; complete e-KYC\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Close the existing loan<\/strong>, use the new disbursed funds to repay the old lender in full and obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Begin repayment on the new loan<\/strong>, set up auto-debit\u00a0immediately\u00a0to protect your credit profile\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_and_Risks_of_Personal_Loan_Refinancing\"><\/span><strong>Benefits and Risks of Personal Loan Refinancing<\/strong>&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>Benefits<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Risks<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lower interest rate reduces total cost of borrowing&nbsp;<\/td><td>Prepayment charges on old loan may offset savings&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reduced EMI improves monthly cash flow&nbsp;<\/td><td>Hard inquiry from new application temporarily lowers CIBIL score by 5-10 points&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Option&nbsp;to extend tenure for immediate relief&nbsp;<\/td><td>Longer tenure means higher total interest even at a lower rate&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Consolidates&nbsp;multiple loans into one payment&nbsp;<\/td><td>Processing fee on new loan adds to switching cost&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Opportunity to borrow&nbsp;additional&nbsp;funds (cash-out)&nbsp;<\/td><td>Risk of over-borrowing if cash-out option is misused&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Builds credit score via lower&nbsp;utilisation&nbsp;and&nbsp;timely&nbsp;payments&nbsp;<\/td><td>If credit score has dropped,&nbsp;new terms&nbsp;may not be better than current&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Time_to_Refinance_a_Personal_Loan\"><\/span><strong>Best Time to Refinance a Personal Loan<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best time to&nbsp;pursue&nbsp;personal loan refinancing&nbsp;is early in your loan tenure, when the outstanding principal is&nbsp;high&nbsp;and the potential interest savings are greatest. Refinancing in the final 3-6 months of a loan rarely makes financial sense as most interest has already been paid. Also refinance when your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fatakpay.com\/check-cibil-score\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CIBIL score<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is at its strongest, the better your score, the lower the rate offered and the higher the benefit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Personal loan refinancing&nbsp;is a powerful tool when used at the right time and for the right reasons. Always calculate your break-even point, total savings from the lower rate \u00f7 prepayment charges = months to recover switching cost. If you recoup the cost well within your&nbsp;remaining tenure,&nbsp;refinancing a personal loan&nbsp;is&nbsp;worth pursuing.&nbsp;FatakPay&nbsp;offers competitive personal loan rates with 7-minute disbursal, no salary slip, no branch visit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Refinancing_Hurt_Your_Credit_Score\"><\/span><strong>Does Refinancing Hurt Your Credit Score?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Refinancing involves a hard inquiry which may temporarily lower your CIBIL score by 5\u201310 points. However, lower EMIs improve your debt-to-income profile, and&nbsp;timely&nbsp;repayments on the new loan rebuild your score within 3-6 months. The net credit impact of&nbsp;personal loan refinancing&nbsp;is positive over any 6-month period of consistent repayment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Exactly_Does_Refinancing_Do\"><\/span><strong>What Exactly&nbsp;Does Refinancing Do?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Refinancing replaces your existing loan with a new one, ideally at a lower interest rate or better repayment terms. The new lender pays off the old&nbsp;loan,&nbsp;your old account closes, and you repay the new lender at the revised EMI. The goal is to reduce total interest paid, lower monthly payments, or access&nbsp;additional&nbsp;funds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Refinancing_Appear_as_a_Hard_Inquiry_on_My_CIBIL_Report\"><\/span><strong>Does Refinancing Appear&nbsp;as&nbsp;a Hard Inquiry on My CIBIL Report?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Every new loan application, including a refinancing application, triggers a hard inquiry on your CIBIL report. This is visible to future lenders for 2 years and temporarily reduces your score by 5\u201310 points. To&nbsp;minimise&nbsp;impact, apply to only one lender at a time and use soft eligibility checks before submitting a full application.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Costs_Involved_in_Personal_Loan_Refinancing\"><\/span><strong>What Are the Costs Involved in Personal Loan Refinancing?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main costs&nbsp;are:&nbsp;prepayment or foreclosure charges on the existing loan (typically 2-5% of outstanding principal), and processing fee on the new loan (0-3% of loan amount). Some lenders also charge GST on fees. Calculate the total switching cost against the projected interest savings to&nbsp;determine&nbsp;if&nbsp;personal loan refinancing&nbsp;makes financial sense in your case.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Refinance_a_Personal_Loan_from_a_Bank_to_an_NBFC\"><\/span><strong>Can I Refinance a Personal Loan from a Bank to an NBFC?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, and this is one of the most common&nbsp;personal loan refinancing&nbsp;moves in India, since NBFCs often offer lower rates and faster processing than traditional banks. The NBFC disburses a new&nbsp;loan,&nbsp;you use it to foreclose your bank&nbsp;loan, and&nbsp;start repaying the NBFC. Ensure the NBFC is RBI-registered before transferring your loan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Difference_Between_Refinancing_and_Balance_Transfer\"><\/span><strong>What Is the Difference Between Refinancing and Balance Transfer?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A balance transfer is a specific type of&nbsp;personal loan refinancing&nbsp;where you move your outstanding loan from one lender to another purely to&nbsp;benefit&nbsp;from a lower interest rate, without&nbsp;changing the loan amount. Refinancing is the broader&nbsp;term,&nbsp;it includes balance transfers but also covers rate-and-term changes and cash-out refinancing where you borrow more than your current outstanding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Can_I_Save_by_Refinancing_My_Personal_Loan\"><\/span><strong>How Much Can I Save by Refinancing My Personal Loan?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Savings depend on the interest rate difference, outstanding balance, and remaining tenure. For example: a \u20b93 Lakh outstanding balance with 18 months remaining at 24% p.a., refinancing to 18% p.a. saves approximately \u20b914,000-\u20b916,000 in total interest. Subtract the prepayment charge (say \u20b96,000 at 2%) and processing fee (say \u20b93,000), net saving of approximately \u20b95,000-\u20b97,000. Use any personal loan EMI calculator to run your specific numbers before deciding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Paying above 18% on a personal loan? 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