Loan Against Property
LAP
What Loan Against Property means
A secured multipurpose loan where an owned property (residential, commercial, or industrial) is pledged as collateral; funds can be used for business expansion, education, medical emergencies, or any lawful purpose.
Example
A small business owner with a ₹2 Cr property can get a ₹1.2 Cr LAP at 9.5% — far cheaper than an unsecured business loan at 16%.
This definition is based on RBI – Master Direction on Housing Finance ↗. We link every figure to its primary source — see our data methodology.
Related loan type terms
- Balance TransferMoving an outstanding loan to a new lender who offers a lower interest rate or better terms, reducing the total interest burden. Processing fees and legal costs apply and should be factored into the savings calculation.
- Bridge LoanA short-term secured loan (typically 6–12 months) that provides funds to purchase a new asset before an existing asset is sold. Interest rates are higher due to the temporary and transitional nature.
- Overdraft FacilityA revolving credit arrangement where you can withdraw up to a sanctioned limit, repay at any time, and re-borrow; interest is charged only on the daily outstanding balance.
- Top-up LoanAn additional loan disbursed by the existing lender on top of an already-running loan, secured against the same collateral, after a satisfactory repayment track record. Interest rates are typically at par with the underlying loan.