LIC Policy Loan – Complete Guide 2026
Did you know you can borrow money against your LIC policy without surrendering it? LIC policy loans are one of the best emergency funding options — low interest, no credit check, and your policy remains active!
Eligibility for LIC Policy Loan
- Policy must have paid at least 3 full years of premiums
- Plan must have surrender value (term plans are not eligible)
- Policy must be in-force or paid-up
How Much Can You Borrow?
- In-force policy: Up to 90% of Surrender Value
- Paid-up policy: Up to 80% of Surrender Value
Interest Rate
LIC charges 10% per annum, compounded half-yearly. This comes to approximately 10.25% effective annual rate — much lower than personal loans (14-24%) or credit cards (36-42%)!
Surrender Value Calculation
Surrender Value = Higher of (GSV or SSV). GSV = 30-90% of premiums paid depending on years. Example: ₹1L SA policy, ₹60,000 annual premium, 7 years paid: GSV ≈ ₹2.52L, Max Loan ≈ ₹2.27L (90% of SV).
How to Apply
- Visit nearest LIC branch with original policy document
- Fill policy loan application form
- Submit ID proof and policy documents
- Loan disbursed within 3-5 working days
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