New Delhi, April 8 -- A credit score of 600 is not considered outstanding, which makes getting a personal loan in India more difficult but not entirely impossible. A score of 600 is generally considered fair, meaning lenders and financial institutions may consider you a high-risk borrower.

Even considering these risk factors, some non-banking financial institutions (NBFCs) and select traditional banks may still offer personal loans to individuals with a 600 credit score. However, these loans typically carry higher interest rates, stricter terms, and less flexible repayment options.

Therefore, securing a loan will be challenging if your credit score is low due to late payments, loan defaults, or a very high credit utilisation ratio.

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