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Loan catalogue examples

Home Loans — catalogue and comparison

Explore catalogue loan products, compare planning estimates and read lender-linked reviews. Rates, eligibility and conditions need checking with each lender.

No verification date is recorded for this catalogue. These are planning examples, not confirmed current offers. Check lender sources and product limits before deciding.

Catalogue comparison

8 Catalogue products · Sorted by catalogue starting rate

Verification date not recorded
Bank and productInterest RateBenchmark spreadMaximum termProcessing feeActions
Canara Bank
7.15% - 10.00%
p.a. on reducing
RLLR + 0.00%
30 years
(360 months)
0.5% (cap ₹10,000)
+ 18% GST
Punjab National BankOverdraft
8.10% - 9.50%
p.a. on reducing
RLLR + 0.10%
30 years
(360 months)
0.35% (cap ₹15,000)
+ 18% GST
State Bank of IndiaOverdraft
8.40% - 9.65%
p.a. on reducing
EBLR + 1.90%
30 years
(360 months)
0.35% (cap ₹10,000)
+ 18% GST
Bank of BarodaOverdraft
8.40% - 10.60%
p.a. on reducing
RLLR + 1.90%
30 years
(360 months)
0.25% (cap ₹10,000)
+ 18% GST
Bajaj Housing Finance
8.45% - 10.30%
p.a. on reducing
REPO + 1.95%
30 years
(360 months)
0.3% (cap ₹8,500)
+ 18% GST
HDFC Bank
8.50% - 9.40%
p.a. on reducing
REPO + 2.00%
30 years
(360 months)
0.5% (cap ₹15,000)
+ 18% GST
ICICI BankOverdraft
8.75% - 9.65%
p.a. on reducing
REPO + 2.25%
30 years
(360 months)
0.5% (cap ₹12,500)
+ 18% GST
Axis BankOverdraft
8.75% - 9.80%
p.a. on reducing
REPO + 2.25%
30 years
(360 months)
0.5% (cap ₹25,000)
+ 18% GST
Regulatory & Borrower Guide

Borrower Guide: Essential Math & Regulatory Rules

Repo vs MCLR Benchmarking

Since October 2019, all floating-rate retail housing loans sanctioned by commercial banks are mandated by the RBI to be linked to external benchmarks (primarily the RBI Repo Rate). When the RBI monetary policy committee adjusts the repo rate, your home loan rate and EMI adjust within 90 days, guaranteeing immediate institutional transparency over older MCLR regimes.

Prepayment terms

Under RBI Master Directions (DBR.Dir.BC.No.63/13.03.00/2014-15), banks and Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) are strictly prohibited from levying any foreclosure charges or prepayment penalties on floating-rate housing loans sanctioned to individual borrowers. You have complete legal freedom to part-prepay principal at any time to accelerate amortization with zero penalty.

Tax Provisions & Deductions

Home loans provide substantial tax savings under the Income Tax Act: Section 24(b) allows up to ₹2,00,000 annual deduction on interest repaid for a self-occupied property. Under Section 80C, principal repayments qualify for deductions up to ₹1,50,000 per financial year along with stamp duty and registration fee benefits in the year of purchase.

RBI Regulatory Framework

Core Tenets of Indian Retail Lending

0% Prepayment on Floating Loans

Under RBI Master Directions, individual retail borrowers paying floating interest rates on home, auto, and personal credit lines are legally protected against any foreclosure or prepayment penalty.

Mandatory External Benchmarks

Commercial banks must price retail credit off external benchmarks like the RBI Repo Rate (EBLR). Spread adjustments are strictly governed and cannot be arbitrary during the loan tenure.

True Lifetime Cost Accounting

CredSutra factors in Day-1 upfront cash outlays, including processing charges, 18% GST, and valuation fees alongside lifetime compounding interest for 100% objective cost discovery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current starting interest rate for home loans in India?
Top public and private sector banks offer home loan interest rates starting from 8.35% to 8.75% p.a. for borrowers with high CIBIL scores (750+), structured as RBI Repo Rate + a lender risk spread.
Can banks charge prepayment penalties if I close my home loan early?
No. Under RBI Master Directions, banks, NBFCs, and HFCs are legally barred from charging prepayment or foreclosure fees on floating-rate home loans to individual borrowers.
How much upfront cash is needed on Day 1 for a home loan?
Day-1 cash outlays typically comprise a loan processing fee (0.25% to 0.50% or capped flat fee) plus 18% GST, along with third-party legal vetting and property valuation fees ranging from ₹3,000 to ₹10,000.
What tax deductions can I claim on my home loan?
Borrowers can claim up to ₹2,00,000 on interest paid under Section 24(b) and up to ₹1,50,000 on principal repaid under Section 80C in the old tax regime.

Sources and data status

No verification date is recorded for this catalogue. These are planning examples, not confirmed current offers. Check lender sources and product limits before deciding.