Personal Loan Tenure: Minimum 12 months to Maximum 108 months

Personal Loan Tenure: Minimum 12 months to Maximum 108 months

Check your eligibility for personal loan with your phone and OTP - and choose the right repayment tenure as per your budget.

Rs. 40,000 - Rs. 55 lakh

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What is personal loan tenure? — Definition and key concepts

A personal loan tenure refers to the total period over which you repay the borrowed amount through equated monthly instalments (EMIs). Tenures typically range from 12 months to 108 months, depending on the lender and your financial requirements.


Understanding the available tenure options helps you plan your repayment strategy, manage monthly EMIs, and decide whether a shorter tenure (to save on total interest) or a longer tenure (for affordable EMIs) works best for your financial situation. Choosing the right personal loan tenure ensures a balance between convenience and cost-effectiveness.


Bajaj Finance advantage: With tenures extending up to 108 months (8 years), Bajaj Finance provides one of the most flexible repayment periods in the market, allowing you to keep your EMIs manageable whilst accessing substantial loan amounts up to Rs. 55 lakh.


 

✅ Check your pre-approved loan offer with phone number and OTP → Apply online in 5 minutes → Receive funds within a day*.


 

The right tenure for your personal loan depends on several factors ranging from the end-use of the loan to your ability to repay it. Apply for one of India's fastest personal loans and see how you can get instant approval and disbursal within 24 hours*.


 

Factors determining the right tenure for you

The right tenure for your personal loan depends on several crucial factors that affect both your immediate cash flow and long-term financial health:
 

  • End-use of the loan: Emergency expenses might require shorter tenures, whilst major investments like home renovation could benefit from longer repayment periods
  • Your monthly income and expenses: Your disposable income determines how much you can comfortably pay as EMI each month
  • Loan amount: Larger loan amounts often necessitate longer tenures to keep EMIs affordable
  • Interest rate implications: Longer tenures result in lower EMIs but higher total interest paid over the loan's lifetime
  • Financial goals: Your other financial commitments and future plans influence the ideal repayment period
     

Pro-tip: Use the Bajaj Finserv Personal Loan EMI Calculator to compare different tenure options. This helps you visualise how tenure length affects your monthly payments and total interest cost, enabling you to make the best decision for your financial situation.

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Eligibility criteria and documents for personal loan

You can easily get the funds you need with the below criteria:

  • Eligibility criteria

    • Nationality: Indian
    • Age: 21 years to 80 years.
    • Employed with: Public, private, or MNC.
    • CIBIL Score: 650 or higher.
    • Customer profile: Self-employed or Salaried

    *You should be 80 years or younger, at the end of the loan tenure.

  • Documents required

    • KYC documents: Aadhaar/ passport/ voter’s ID/ driving license/ Letter of National Population Register/ NREGA job card
    • PAN card
    • Employee ID card
    • Salary slips of the last 3 months
    • Bank account statements of the previous 3 months
    • Piped gas bill
    • Pension order
    • Letter of Allotment of Accommodation Issued by Employer
    • Property / Municipal tax receipt
    • Utility bill
    • Phone bill
    • Real-time image / photograph
    • Ration card

    Check your eligibility for personal loan using just mobile number and OTP – 100% online process. 

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Short vs. long tenure pros and cons table

Tenure typeProsCons
Short tenureLower total interest paid; loan repaid fasterHigher monthly EMIs may strain your budget
Long tenureSmaller monthly EMIs; easier to manage monthly expensesHigher total interest paid over the loan period

This table helps borrowers compare short vs. long personal loan tenures, allowing them to choose the best repayment plan according to their financial situation.

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How to apply for personal loan

  • Step-by-step guide to apply for a personal loan

    1. Click on ‘CHECK ELIGIBILITY’ on this page.
    2. Enter your 10-digit mobile number and the OTP sent to your phone.
    3. Check if you have an offer. If not, fill in the application form with your basic loan details, such as your full name, PAN, date of birth, and PIN code.
    4. Now, click on ‘PROCEED’ to visit the loan selection page.
    5. Enter the offer or loan amount that you need. Choose from our personal loan variants.
    6. Choose the repayment tenure and click on ‘PROCEED’.
    7. Complete your KYC and submit your application.

    Our representative will contact you for further steps.

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Key offerings: 3 loan types

Personal loan interest rate and applicable charges

Type of fee

Applicable charges

Rate of interest per annum

10% to 30% p.a.

Processing fees

Up to 3.93% of the loan amount (inclusive of applicable taxes).

Flexi Facility Charge

Term Loan – Not applicable

Flexi Loans –Up To Rs 1,999 To Up To Rs 18,999/- (Inclusive Of Applicable Taxes)

Will be deducted upfront from loan amount.

Bounce charges

Rs. 700 to Rs. 1,200/- per bounce

“Bounce charges” shall mean charges for (i) dishonor of any payment instrument; or (ii) non-payment of instalment (s) on their respective due dates due to dishonor of payment mandate or non-registration of the payment mandate or any other reason.

Part-prepayment charges

Full Pre-payment:

  • Term Loan: Up to 4.72% (Inclusive of applicable taxes) on the outstanding loan amount as on the date of full pre-payment

  • Flexi Term (Dropline) Loan: Up to 4.72% (Inclusive of applicable taxes) on the outstanding loan amount, as on the date of full prepayment.

  • Flexi Hybrid Term Loan: Up to 4.72% (Inclusive of applicable taxes) on the outstanding loan amount, as on the date of full prepayment.

Part Pre-payment

  • Up to 4.72% (Inclusive of applicable taxes) of the principal amount of Loan prepaid on the date of such part Pre-Payment.

  • Not Applicable for Flexi Term (Dropline) Loan and Flexi Hybrid Term Loan.

Penal charge

Delay in payment of instalment(s) shall attract Penal Charge at the rate of up to 36% per annum per instalment from the respective due date until the date of receipt of the full instalment(s) amount.

Stamp duty (as per respective state)

Payable as per state laws and deducted upfront from loan amount.

Annual maintenance charges

Term Loan: Not applicable

Flexi Term (Dropline) Loan:

Up to 0.295% (Inclusive of applicable taxes) of the Dropline limit (as per the repayment schedule) on the date of levy of such charges.


Flexi Hybrid Term Loan:

Up to 0.472% (Inclusive Of Applicable Taxes) Of The Dropline Limit During Initial Tenure. Up to 0.295% (Inclusive Of Applicable Taxes) Of Dropline Limit During Subsequent Tenure

Disclaimer

Bajaj Finance Limited has the sole and absolute discretion, without assigning any reason to accept or reject any application. Terms and conditions apply*.
For customer support, call Personal Loan IVR: 7757 000 000