The loan is not repayable on demand and so available for the term of the loan - generally three to ten years - unless you breach the loan conditions. Loans can be tied to the lifetime of the equipment or other assets you're borrowing the money to pay for. At the beginning of the term of the loan you may be able to negotiate a repayment holiday, meaning that you only pay interest for a certain amount of time while repayments on the capital are frozen. While you must pay interest on your loan, you do not have to give the lender a percentage of your profits or a share in your company. Interest rates may be fixed for the term so you will know the level of repayments throughout the life of the loan. There may be an arrangement fee that is paid at the start of the loan but not throughout its life. If it is an on-demand loan, an annual renewal fee may be payable. Free to use the funds for any purpose: One of the biggest advantages of Personal Loans is that you can use your funds for any purpose you like – be it a wedding, a holiday, a gadget, business investment, home renovation etc.