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Home loan eligibility criteria

Home loan eligibility depends on two things: your ability to repay (income, existing EMIs, credit score) and the property's ability to serve as collateral (title clarity, approvals, valuation).

Last updated: 15 June 2025

Borrower eligibility

ParameterTypical criterion
Age at loan start21 to 65 years
Age at loan maturityNot beyond 70 years
Minimum income₹25,000 / month salaried; ₹3 lakh pa self-employed
Credit score700+ acceptable, 750+ for best rates
FOIREMIs ≤ 45-55% of net income

Property eligibility

  • Clear title with a chain of documents going back 13-30 years
  • Approved plan sanctioned by the local municipal authority
  • Occupancy certificate (for ready properties)
  • RERA registration for under-construction projects
  • Property in a technically approved locality by the bank

Loan-to-value (LTV) caps as per RBI

Loan amountMax LTV
Up to ₹30 lakh90%
₹30 lakh to ₹75 lakh80%
Above ₹75 lakh75%

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