Can I take a loan against my NSC?

Can I take a loan against my NSC?

Yes, NSC can be collateralized for a loan, subject to certain conditions:

  1. The certificates will have to be transferred to the lender.
  2. They can be pledged to the president of India, governor of your state, a PSU or local authority.
  3. When the certificates are pledged, the postmaster will make a note on the certificate as “Transferred as security to ________”, (new holder).
  4. The new holder will now be the owner of the certificate till the loan is repaid.