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Can I repay and withdraw again?

Last updated: 2026-09-133 min read

Yes.

In a revolving overdraft facility, you can generally repay part or all of the utilised amount and withdraw again later within the available limit. Repayment restores borrowing capacity after the amount is credited, subject to:

  • Collateral value
  • Facility expiry
  • Lender controls
  • Live loan-to-value requirements

Interest falls after repayment and rises again after a new withdrawal. This redraw feature ends once the facility is formally closed rather than merely reduced to zero.

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Repayment is not always closure

Paying the outstanding balance to zero does not necessarily close the credit line. If the facility remains active, the available limit may still be used again without a fresh sanction. A closure request is different.

Closure:

  • Cancels the credit line
  • Ends future redraws
  • Starts the pledge-release process

How capacity returns

Suppose you have a ₹3 lakh sanctioned limit and the entire amount is currently used. You then repay ₹1 lakh.

Your utilisation falls to:

₹3 lakh - ₹1 lakh = ₹2 lakh

Approximately ₹1 lakh may become available again, subject to the live LTV and facility rules. If you later withdraw ₹60,000, your utilisation will rise to ₹2.6 lakh.

Interest follows each movement

Interest is generally calculated on the day-wise closing balance. Therefore, you do not need to manually calculate the average balance for the month.

This means:

  • A repayment lowers future interest from the date it is credited
  • A fresh withdrawal increases interest from its posting date

Confirm redraw rules

Some facilities may temporarily restrict fresh withdrawals under certain circumstances.

These may include:

  • Overdue status
  • Renewal processing
  • Margin-call situations
  • Closure processing
  • Other lender-imposed restrictions

Check the facility status before relying on the credit line for an urgent payment.

Use the flexibility with a plan

A revolving credit line is most useful when every withdrawal has a clear purpose and an identified repayment source.

Keep track of:

  • Withdrawal amount
  • Withdrawal date
  • Expected repayment date
  • Current outstanding balance
  • Remaining available limit

Review the account regularly, even if there is no fixed EMI.

The Bottom Line

A revolving LAMF works like reusable liquidity. You can generally:

Borrow → Repay → Restore limit → Borrow again

Interest follows the amount actually utilised. Keep the facility open only while you still need access to the credit line. A zero balance and a closed facility are not the same thing.

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Information on this page is general in nature. Eligibility, approved schemes, LTV, rates and charges depend on the regulated lender's current policy and the final loan documents. This is not financial advice. The content is purely for educational purposes.