A gold loan is a secured loan where you pledge your gold jewelry or ornaments as collateral to a financial institution (bank or NBFC). In return, the lender provides you with an instant loan based on the value of your gold and the lender's loan-to-value (LTV) ratio. This type of loan is popular due to its quick approval process and minimal documentation requirements.
How the Gold Loan Calculator Works
Our Gold Loan Calculator simplifies the estimation process by considering several key factors. Here's a breakdown of the calculations:
1. Net Gold Weight:
The calculator first determines the net weight of pure gold. Gold jewelry often contains alloys to add strength and durability. The purity percentage (e.g., 22K is 91.6% pure) is used to find the actual amount of pure gold.
This is the market value of the pure gold you are pledging. It's calculated using the net gold weight and the current market rate for gold.
Gross Asset Value = Net Gold Weight (grams) * (Current Gold Rate (per 10g) / 10)
3. Maximum Loan Amount:
Financial institutions determine the maximum loan amount by applying a Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio to the Gross Asset Value. The LTV is the percentage of the gold's market value that the lender is willing to lend.
Maximum Loan Amount = Gross Asset Value * (Loan-to-Value Ratio (%) / 100)
4. Interest Calculation:
The interest payable is calculated based on the sanctioned loan amount, the annual interest rate, and the loan tenure. We use a standard formula for calculating total interest over the tenure, assuming simple interest for a clearer estimation, or EMI calculation for more complex scenarios.
Estimating Borrowing Capacity: Get a quick idea of how much loan you can avail based on your gold's value.
Comparing Offers: Estimate the cost of loans from different lenders by inputting their respective interest rates and LTV ratios.
Budgeting for Repayment: Understand your monthly financial commitment and total repayment cost.
Assessing Loan Feasibility: Decide if a gold loan is the right financial product for your needs.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides an estimation. Actual loan amounts, interest rates, and terms may vary based on the financial institution's policies, your creditworthiness, and the final valuation of your gold.