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Estimated loan eligibility
₹36.2L
Based on 50% FOIR
Max new EMI
₹32,000
FOIR used
50%
Remaining FOIR
40.0%
How banks actually calculate your eligibility
Most people think eligibility is just "salary × some multiplier". In reality, banks use a metric called FOIR — Fixed Obligation to Income Ratio — to determine how much new EMI you can take on.
The FOIR formula
FOIR = (All existing EMIs + New home loan EMI) ÷ Net monthly income
Most lenders allow a maximum FOIR of 40%–55% depending on income level. The higher your salary, the more flexibility lenders typically give.
How it plays out in practice
Say your net salary is ₹80,000 per month and you have a car loan EMI of ₹8,000. Your lender allows FOIR up to 50%:
- Maximum total EMI allowed = 50% × ₹80,000 = ₹40,000
- Existing EMIs = ₹8,000
- Max new home loan EMI = ₹40,000 − ₹8,000 = ₹32,000
- At 8.75% for 20 years, ₹32,000 EMI → eligible loan amount ≈ ₹37.8 lakhs
Salary-wise eligibility examples (2026)
| Net monthly salary | Assumed FOIR | Existing EMIs | Eligible loan (20yr @ 8.75%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹40,000 | 45% | ₹0 | ₹18.6L |
| ₹60,000 | 48% | ₹5,000 | ₹25.2L |
| ₹80,000 | 50% | ₹8,000 | ₹37.8L |
| ₹1,20,000 | 55% | ₹10,000 | ₹67.4L |
| ₹2,00,000 | 55% | ₹20,000 | ₹1.04Cr |
| ₹3,00,000 | 60% | ₹0 | ₹2.10Cr |
Illustrative estimates. Actual eligibility varies by lender, credit score, age, employer type, and property value.
Other factors banks check
FOIR is the main filter, but not the only one. Banks also evaluate:
- CIBIL score: 750+ for best rates; below 650 can lead to rejection
- Age: Tenure is typically capped so the loan closes before 70 (or 65 for some lenders)
- Employment type: Salaried employees in MNCs, PSUs, or large corporates get better terms than freelancers or proprietors
- Property value: LTV (loan-to-value) is capped at 75%–90% of the property's market value
- Job stability: Minimum 2 years' employment history; continuous service at current employer of 6–12 months is usually required
5 ways to increase your eligible loan amount
Add a co-applicant
Adding a spouse or parent as co-borrower combines incomes and can increase eligibility by 40%–60%.
Close existing loans
Every ₹5,000 in existing EMIs reduces your eligibility by ~₹5–6 lakhs. Clearing smaller loans before applying helps significantly.
Improve your CIBIL score
Borrowers with 800+ CIBIL often get higher LTV ratios and lower interest rates — both of which improve effective eligibility.
Choose a longer tenure
A 30-year tenure reduces EMI vs 20 years, allowing you to borrow more within the same FOIR. You pay more interest overall, but eligibility improves.
Include all income sources
Rental income, bonus, LTA, and medical allowances can be included by some lenders. Document them with ITR.
Try different lenders
FOIR limits vary — some NBFCs allow up to 65% FOIR for high-income borrowers. Comparing across lenders can reveal more headroom.
⚠ Don't apply to multiple banks simultaneously
Each home loan application triggers a hard inquiry on your CIBIL report and can lower your score by 5–10 points per inquiry. Use an aggregator like Easiloan to get multiple lender quotes with a single application and single credit pull.
Frequently asked questions
Is it net salary or gross salary that banks use?
Most banks calculate FOIR on your net take-home salary (after all deductions including PF, TDS, etc.), not the gross CTC. Some lenders for higher income brackets use gross salary — confirm with your specific lender. Always use your actual bank credit entry, not your offer letter.
Can I get a home loan if I'm on probation?
Most lenders require at least 6 months of continuous employment at your current employer, and some ask for 1 year. During probation, you're unlikely to qualify unless you have strong prior work history and a completed offer letter confirming permanent status.
What if I'm self-employed? How is income calculated?
For self-employed borrowers, banks use the net profit after tax from your last 2–3 years of Income Tax Returns (ITR). Many lenders take a 2-year average and may add back depreciation. The income must be consistent or growing — a declining trend raises flags.
My eligibility is lower than the property price. What can I do?
Options include: (1) adding a co-applicant to increase combined income, (2) making a larger down payment to reduce the required loan amount, (3) choosing a smaller/different property, (4) waiting 6–12 months to clear existing obligations and improve your credit profile.
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