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Loan Settlement

Latest RBI Guidelines for One Time Settlement: What to Know
By Mohit Juneja | 28 October 2026

Latest RBI Guidelines for One Time Settlement: What to Know

The latest RBI guidelines for one time settlement now sit in the Resolution of Stressed Assets Directions, 2025, which updated the 2023 framework. They allow a bank to settle a loan for less than the full amount. The bank decides. You cannot demand it. Your record and future borrowing are affected.

Indian woman at a cafe window seat checking her phone and notes while reading about KreditBee loan settlement
By Mohit Juneja | 28 October 2026

KreditBee Loan Settlement Percentage: What Borrowers Should Know

The KreditBee loan settlement percentage is the share of your total dues that the loan provider behind KreditBee agrees to accept as a one-time, full and final payment. There is no fixed public percentage. The provider decides case by case, and settlement is only for borrowers genuinely unable to repay.

Weighing scale with a credit card on one side and a Settled mark on the other, credit card settlement good or bad
By Mohit Juneja | 28 October 2026

Is Credit Card Settlement a Good Idea? Pros and Cons

Credit card settlement is an agreement where the bank accepts a lower amount than you owe as the final payment. It can reduce what you pay, but the account is marked Settled on your credit report. That can make new credit harder to get. It is usually a last resort.

Indian man in his 30s at a kitchen table reviewing a document
By Mohit Juneja | 28 October 2026

Dhani Loan Settlement: What Borrowers Need to Know

Dhani loan settlement happens when Dhani Loans and Services, an RBI registered NBFC formerly known as Indiabulls Consumer Finance, agrees to accept a reduced, one time amount as full and final payment on a personal loan you genuinely cannot repay. The account closes marked "Settled," not "Closed," and the difference between those two words matters more than most borrowers realise going in.

Indian couple reviewing Canara Bank one-time settlement documents at home.
By Mohit Juneja | 28 October 2026

Canara Bank One-Time Settlement: How It Works

Canara Bank one-time settlement is when the bank agrees to close your NPA account for less than what you actually owe. That's it. You pay a reduced lump sum, the account gets marked "Settled," and the debt ends. You're not paying the full amount back.

Flat illustration of an Indian borrower writing a one time settlement request letter at a desk, for sample letter for one time settlement.
By Mohit Juneja | 26 October 2026

Sample Letter for One Time Settlement: OTS Request Format

A sample letter for one time settlement is a template a borrower uses to ask a bank or NBFC to accept a reduced lump sum as full and final payment. It states the loan, the hardship and an offer amount. The bank decides whether to agree. Nothing is settled until the bank confirms terms in writing.

SARFAESI full form breakdown for Indian borrowers
By Mohit Juneja | 26 October 2026

SARFAESI Full Form: What It Stands For & Why the Act Matters

SARFAESI stands for the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002. It is an Indian law that allows eligible secured creditors to enforce qualifying security interests, including taking possession of and selling secured assets, subject to the Act's requirements and exclusions. The process generally involves a demand notice and a 60-day period before the secured creditor can take the measures specified under Section 13(4).

Indian borrower reviewing the complete picture of loan settlement
By Mohit Juneja | 26 October 2026

Loan Settlement: Everything You Need to Know

After a loan settlement, the bank closes your account for less than you owed. The account is marked "Settled" for up to 7 years. The settlement letter decides who is released and what happens if you miss the deadline. Tax on the waived part depends on how the loan was used.

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