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Instant Loan Apps: The Hidden Costs Behind Quick Cash

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Moneycontrol•20-03-2026, 18:31

Instant Loan Apps: The Hidden Costs Behind Quick Cash

•Instant loan apps offer quick cash but often have hidden charges like processing fees, platform fees, and documentation charges deducted upfront.
•The amount credited to your account can be significantly less than the approved loan, yet repayment is calculated on the full sanctioned amount.
•Short repayment tenures, sometimes just two to four weeks, can drastically increase the effective cost of borrowing.
•Many apps are not direct lenders but platforms connecting borrowers to NBFCs or other financial institutions; check if the lender is RBI-regulated.
•Always review the disbursed amount, processing fees, and total repayment figure to understand the true cost before accepting a loan.

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