Legal Term

Guarantor

गारंटर / ज़मानतदार (Zamanatdar)
Plain English Definition

A person who guarantees repayment of a loan if the borrower defaults. In Indian banking, a guarantor's property and assets can be seized if the borrower defaults. The bank can pursue the guarantor directly without first exhausting remedies against the borrower.

Real Indian Example

You become a guarantor for your colleague's home loan of ₹40,00,000. Three years later, they stop paying. The bank can demand the full outstanding amount from you, attach your salary, or even auction your property to recover the loan.

Found In These Documents
Loan AgreementPersonal Guarantee Letter

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