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Foreclosure Charges Calculator

3,00,000
3%
18%
Foreclosure Penalty9,000
GST on Penalty1,620
Total Payout Required3,10,620

Foreclosure Cost Summary:

  • Outstanding principal to pay off: ₹3,00,000.
  • Base bank foreclosure penalty (3%): ₹9,000.
  • GST component on penalty (18%): ₹1,620.
  • Total early closure charges (Penalty + GST): ₹10,620.
  • Net absolute check paid to bank to close loan account: ₹3,10,620.

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Foreclosure Cost Formula

Total Foreclosure Cost = Outstanding Principal * Penalty Fee % * 1.18 (GST)

Estimates the total foreclosure fees including the statutory 18% GST charged on the bank's processing penalty.

Worked Example: Outstanding principal of ₹2 Lakhs with a 2% foreclosure fee

Foreclosure penalty: **₹4,000**. GST on fee (18%): **₹720**. Total cost to foreclose: **₹4,720**.

Foreclosure Costs: Factoring in bank penalties and GST charges

Tarun decided to foreclose his car loan early. The outstanding principal was ₹2 Lakhs. The bank charged a 2% foreclosure penalty. Tarun assumed his total expense to close the loan would be exactly ₹4,000.

He received a bill showing a foreclosure penalty of ₹4,000, plus an additional ₹720 (18% GST) on the penalty fee, bringing his total closure cost to ₹4,720. Factoring this in allowed him to confirm that early repayment still yielded a net saving of ₹18,000.

Foreclosure charges represent the penalty banks apply for early closure, and the processing fee attracts standard service tax (GST).

Ask your lender for an official foreclosure letter showing the breakdown of principal, interest, penalty, and GST before making the final payment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are foreclosure charges calculated?

Foreclosure charges are calculated as a percentage (typically 2-4%) of the outstanding principal balance on the date of loan pre-closure.

Is GST charged on foreclosure fees?

Yes. Foreclosure fees are classified as services, attracting standard 18% GST (Goods and Services Tax) in India, which is added to the penalty charge.

Can I avoid foreclosure charges?

You can avoid them by prepaying under floating-rate options, making part-payments within the bank's yearly fee-free limits, or waiting until the end of tenure.

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