Every day, nearly 20 people in India take their own lives due to loan pressure. That’s over 7,000 families shattered annually — all because of the wrong borrowing decisions.
With personal loans, credit cards, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), and EMIs on almost everything — from smartphones to holidays — borrowing money has never been easier.
But here’s the truth:
Some loans build your future. Others silently destroy it.
The difference between a Good Loan and a Bad Loan could decide whether you build wealth or spiral into debt.
You can also watch the full explainer video here: Good Loan vs Bad Loan
According to the RBI Financial Stability Report (June 2024):
Banks are already provisioning ₹25,000+ crore for potential defaults — a clear sign that the credit bubble is swelling.
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Meet Rahul and Aditya, two college friends who started their careers with similar salaries.
Five years later:
Rahul has repaid 50% of his home loan, lives in his own home now worth ₹60 lakh.
Aditya is still repaying his personal loan, has paid ₹3 lakh in interest alone, owns no assets, and his Credit Score is so low no Bank will lend to him.
Aspect | Rahul (Home Loan) | Aditya (Personal Loan) |
---|---|---|
Loan Amount | ₹30 lakh | ₹10 lakh |
Purpose | Buying a house | Wedding + Gadgets + Trip |
Interest Rate | 7.5% | 20% |
Asset Value | ₹60 lakh (appreciated) | ₹0 (no assets) |
Status Today | Strong credit score | Low credit score |
A Good Loan either:
A Bad Loan is taken for consumption rather than creation — often for status or social validation.
Feature | Good Loan | Bad Loan |
---|---|---|
Adds to Assets | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
Increases Income | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
Tax Benefits | ✅ Often | ❌ Rare |
Interest Rate | ⬇ Lower | ⬆ Higher |
Example | Home loan | Luxury trip on credit card |
Before taking any loan, ask yourself:
If the answer to both is No, reconsider.
Financial Stress doesn’t just impact your bank account — it affects mental health, relationships, and life milestones.
Repairing a Bad Credit score can take 5–7 years of discipline. That’s 5–7 years of delayed dreams.
A: Yes, if it’s for emergencies or to consolidate high-interest debt into a lower rate, and repayment is manageable.
A: Keep non-home-loan EMIs under 25–30% of your monthly income.
A: Yes, paying off loans early reduces interest costs and improves credit utilisation, boosting your score.
A: Only if used for commercial purposes or business — otherwise, it’s a depreciating asset.
A: Your credit score can drop 50–100 points and you may face penalties. Repeated misses can make you ineligible for future loans.
A loan isn’t free money — it’s a liability with a timer. Used wisely, it’s a ladder to:
Don’t just ask “Can I get the loan?” — ask “Should I take the loan?” One honest moment before signing can save lakhs of rupees and years of regret.