| Year | LAMF | Redemption | Savings via LAMF | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 0 investment value | ₹3,75,000₹3.75L | ₹75,000₹75K | - | ||
| Year 3 investment value | ₹1,78,908₹1.79L | ₹1,05,370₹1.05L | ₹73,538 | ||
| Year 30 investment value | ₹38,15,192₹38.15L | ₹22,46,994₹22.47L | ₹15,68,198 | ||
A Loan Against Mutual Funds (LAMF) is a secured credit facility where you pledge your mutual fund units as collateral to borrow funds—without redeeming your investments. Your portfolio continues to stay invested and can benefit from market growth, while you access liquidity for short-term needs such as medical expenses, business cash flow, or education fees. Lenders typically offer up to 50% of the Net Asset Value (NAV) for equity funds and up to 80% for debt funds, depending on the scheme category and credit policy.
Key statistic: LAMF interest rates typically range from 9–12% p.a. in India, and because LAMF works as an overdraft-style facility, interest accrues only on the amount you actually utilize—not on the full sanctioned limit.
| Factor | LAMF | Personal Loan | Redemption |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collateral | Mutual fund units | Usually unsecured | Your own investments |
| Typical interest rate | 9–12% p.a. | 12–18% p.a. | N/A (you lose future growth) |
| Portfolio stays invested | Yes | Yes | No |
| Tax impact | No capital gains on pledge | None on borrowing | Capital gains tax may apply |
| Best for | Short-term liquidity without selling | Longer unsecured needs | Permanent exit from funds |