Yes, policy loan is allowed on completion of the first policy year. The minimum loan amount is Rs.5,000 and the maximum is up to 80% of surrender value.
We shall charge an interest on the outstanding loan balance at a rate declared by us on June 1st of every calendar year is equal to the base rate of the State bank of India plus 100 basis points (i.e., absolute 1%). The compound interest rate applicable as on June 1st, 2024 is 11.10% p.a.
Any change in basis of determination of interest rate for policy loan can be done only after prior approval of the IRDAI.
Any outstanding loan balance (including unpaid interest) will be recovered by us from policy proceeds due for payment and will be deducted before any benefit is paid under the policy.
If the policy is in RPU and loan balance equal or exceeds the then prevailing surrender value, policy will terminate immediately. For inforce policies, ABSLI shall send a notice 90 days prior to give an opportunity to the policyholder to repay all or part of outstanding loan balance in order to continue policy uninterrupted. If he/she do not repay the loan or fail to respond to the notice, ABSLI shall have the right to foreclose the policy.