Home Loan Interest Rate

Bajaj Finance offers home loan interest rates starting from 7.25% p.a.*  for salaried and 7.70% p.a.* for self-employed applicants in India. Whether you are purchasing a new home, constructing your dream house, or transferring your existing housing loan from another lender, Bajaj Finance's rates are structured to keep long-term repayment costs down. Compare Bajaj Finance's home loan interest rates for salaried, self-employed, and professional applicants below:

Interest rates last reviewed or updated: 01 September 2026

Interest rates last reviewed or updated: 01 September 2026

• A home loan interest rate is the percentage charged by a lender on the amount borrowed to purchase, construct, or renovate a house.
• It is a key factor that determines your monthly EMI and the overall cost of credit repaid over the loan tenure — even a small difference can add up to lakhs over 15–30 years.
• The rate you're offered depends on multiple factors such as your credit score, loan amount, tenure, employment type (salaried, self-employed, or professional), income stability, and the lender's internal risk assessment.
• Most Home Loans in India, including ours, are linked to RBI-mandated external benchmarks like the repo rate — so your rate moves transparently with policy changes.
• Home loan interest rates are generally available as fixed or floating:
  • Floating rates are linked to external benchmarks such as the repo rate and rise or fall with market conditions.

  • Fixed rates stay unchanged for a set period, giving you repayment certainty.

    
    

Home loan interest rates in India are mainly classified into fixed and floating interest rates. Understanding the difference between these options can help borrowers choose a repayment structure that matches their financial goals, risk tolerance, and future income expectations.

Since most lenders, including Bajaj Finance, link floating-rate Home Loans to the RBI's repo rate, understanding this connection helps you see exactly why your home loan interest rate moves the way it does.

Your rate has two parts: the repo rate (currently 5.25%*, set by the RBI) and a spread, fixed at sanction based on your credit score, income, employment type, loan amount, and tenure. When the RBI cuts the repo rate, your rate falls; when it rises, your rate rises too — the spread itself stays constant unless your loan terms change.

Changes apply at your loan's reset date, so a rate cut typically reaches your EMI within a quarter, not instantly.

Your rights at every reset (RBI-mandated):

• Switch from floating to fixed rate
• Choose a revised EMI, an extended tenure, or a combination of both
• Prepay in part or in full anytime — ₹0 charges on floating-rate loans for individual Bajaj Finance borrowers
• Written notice before any change takes effect — no surprises, no fine print

The table below shows the monthly EMI for a Rs. 50 lakh home loan at different rates and tenures, illustrating how a 0.5% difference in rate changes your total repayment significantly.

EMI figures are indicative, calculated using the Bajaj Finance Home Loan EMI Calculator. Actual EMI may vary based on applicable rate and loan terms.

At 7.25% over 20 years on Rs. 50 lakh, your total repayment is approximately Rs. 94.85 lakh. At 8.25%, it rises to approximately Rs. 1.02 crore — a difference of Rs. 7.40 lakh on the same loan, simply due to the rate. Securing the best rate at the start is far more valuable than trying to recover the difference later.

Choosing a floating home loan rate is recommended by most experts in 2026, primarily because floating rates start lower than fixed rates and carry no prepayment penalties. The key factors to weigh include floating rates, fixed rates, and hybrid structures. 

Hybrid option: Some lenders offer a hybrid structure — fixed for the first 3 to 5 years, then converting to floating. This gives initial EMI certainty while allowing participation in future rate reductions.

For most 20 to 30-year home loan borrowers, floating rates are generally the more cost-effective choice over long tenures — but evaluate based on current market conditions at the time of application.

EMI formula: EMI = [P × R × (1+R)^N] ÷ [(1+R)^N – 1]

Where:

• P = Principal loan amount
• R = Monthly interest rate (annual rate ÷ 12)
• N = Total number of monthly instalments

Worked example: Rs. 50 lakh loan at 7.25% p.a.* p.a. for 20 years

• Monthly rate R = annual rate ÷ 12
• N = 240 months
• EMI ≈ Rs. 39,519*

Calculated using the Bajaj Finance Home Loan EMI Calculator. Verify at the time of application for the current applicable rate.

Total repayment = EMI × 240 months Total interest = Total repayment − Rs. 50 lakh

Use the Bajaj Finance home loan EMI Calculator for instant, accurate results without manual calculation.

Home loan interest rates present a genuine opportunity for borrowers with strong credit profiles and stable incomes. Getting your CIBIL Score above 725, keeping your debt-to-income ratio healthy, and choosing the right lender makes a measurable difference to your total repayment over 20 or 30 years. Bajaj Finance offers home loans from 7.25% p.a.* with amounts up to Rs. Rs. 15 Crore* and tenures up to 32 years years, with approval in 48 Hours** and doorstep document collection. Check your eligibility today

Applying for a home loan with Bajaj Finance is a straightforward online process. Before starting your application, keep important documents such as your KYC documents, proof of income, and property details ready. Ensuring that all information is accurate can help avoid delays during verification and approval.

• Step 1: Visit the Bajaj Finance Home Loan page and click on the 'APPLY' button.
• Step 2: Enter your full name, mobile number, and employment category.
• Step 3: Select the loan option that best matches your requirement, such as a fresh home loan, balance transfer, or top-up loan.
• Step 4: Verify your mobile number by generating and submitting the one-time password (OTP).
• Step 5: After successful verification, provide details such as your monthly income, desired loan amount, and property status.
• Step 6: Enter additional information including your date of birth, PAN, and other details requested based on your employment type.
• Step 7: Review the information entered and click the 'SUBMIT' button to complete the application process.

Once your application is submitted, a Bajaj Finance representative will contact you to guide you through document verification, eligibility assessment, and the next stages of loan processing. Keeping all required documents readily available can help speed up the approval process.