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Processing Fee Deducted Upfront But Interest Charged on Full Amount

You applied for a Rs.10,000 loan but received only Rs.8,500 after processing fee deduction. However, your interest is calculated on Rs.10,000 — the full amount you never had use of. The disclosed interest rate does not reflect this reality.

Applies to: All digital lenders and NBFCsRBI/2022-23/111 — APR disclosure mandate

⚖️Your Rights Under RBI Regulations

The APR must reflect the true cost of the loan including all fees — the effective rate on the amount you actually receive must be disclosed.

If the APR was understated because of processing fee capitalisation, this is a disclosure violation.

Any charges not in the KFS are disputed.

💰 What You Can Recover

Excess interest paid on the unrecieved amount (processing fee) can be disputed.

⏱ Response Deadline

30 days.

📋Step-by-Step — What to Do

1

Calculate the APR on the amount you actually received (Rs.8,500 not Rs.10,000).

2

Compare to the disclosed APR — if different, write to GRO with calculation.

3

File with RBI Ombudsman or sachet.rbi.org.in.

🏛 Where to Escalate If Bank Doesn't Respond

sachet.rbi.org.in + RBI Integrated Ombudsman

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Governing RBI Circular
RBI/2022-23/111 — APR disclosure mandate
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