₹15 Lakh Home Loan EMI: Bank-wise EMI for 5–30 Years
The EMI on a ₹15 lakh home loan is ₹11,992 a month over 20 years at 7.40% p.a., the lowest starting rate among large banks in October 2026 (Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Union Bank of India). Over 30 years it falls to ₹10,386; at 8.50%, a typical rate for a lower credit score, the 20-year EMI is ₹13,017.
₹15 lakh home loan EMI by tenure and rate
| Tenure | 7.40% | 8.00% | 8.50% | 9.00% | 9.50% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | ₹29,986 | ₹30,415 | ₹30,775 | ₹31,138 | ₹31,503 |
| 10 years | ₹17,727 | ₹18,199 | ₹18,598 | ₹19,001 | ₹19,410 |
| 15 years | ₹13,820 | ₹14,335 | ₹14,771 | ₹15,214 | ₹15,663 |
| 20 years | ₹11,992 | ₹12,547 | ₹13,017 | ₹13,496 | ₹13,982 |
| 25 years | ₹10,987 | ₹11,577 | ₹12,078 | ₹12,588 | ₹13,105 |
| 30 years | ₹10,386 | ₹11,006 | ₹11,534 | ₹12,069 | ₹12,613 |
Monthly EMI on ₹15 lakh, reducing-balance method. Each column is a fixed annual rate for the full tenure.
₹15 lakh home loan EMI at each bank
| Bank | Starting rate | EMI, 20 years | Total interest, 20 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 7.40% | ₹11,992 | ₹13,78,163 |
| Canara Bank | 7.40% | ₹11,992 | ₹13,78,163 |
| Union Bank of India | 7.40% | ₹11,992 | ₹13,78,163 |
| Central Bank of India | 7.45% | ₹12,038 | ₹13,89,139 |
| Punjab National Bank | 7.45% | ₹12,038 | ₹13,89,139 |
| State Bank of India | 7.50% | ₹12,084 | ₹14,00,135 |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank (lends from ₹20 lakh) | 7.60% | ₹12,176 | ₹14,22,188 |
| Axis Bank (lends from ₹20 lakh) | 8.00% | ₹12,547 | ₹15,11,184 |
| HDFC Bank | 8.00% | ₹12,547 | ₹15,11,184 |
| ICICI Bank (lends from ₹20 lakh) | 8.75% | ₹13,256 | ₹16,81,359 |
Starting rates from each bank's official rate page, checked 26 October 2026. Starting rates go to borrowers with high credit scores; your offer depends on CIBIL score, income type and loan amount. The RBI raised the repo rate to 5.50% on 7 October 2026.
Property value and down payment for a ₹15 lakh loan
RBI rules cap a housing loan up to ₹30 lakh at 90% of the property value. To borrow ₹15 lakh, the property must be worth at least ₹16,66,667, so the down payment is at least ₹1,66,667. Stamp duty and registration are extra and are not funded by the loan.
Salary needed for a ₹15 lakh home loan
| Tenure | EMI at 7.40% | Net monthly income if EMI is 50% of income | If EMI is 60% of income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 years | ₹13,820 | ₹27,640 | ₹23,033 |
| 20 years | ₹11,992 | ₹23,985 | ₹19,987 |
| 25 years | ₹10,987 | ₹21,975 | ₹18,312 |
| 30 years | ₹10,386 | ₹20,771 | ₹17,309 |
Lenders usually keep all EMIs, including this one, within 50–60% of net monthly income for salaried borrowers; existing EMIs reduce the amount you qualify for.
Total cost of a ₹15 lakh home loan
| Tenure | EMI | Total interest | Total repaid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 years | ₹17,727 | ₹6,27,249 | ₹21,27,249 |
| 15 years | ₹13,820 | ₹9,87,615 | ₹24,87,615 |
| 20 years | ₹11,992 | ₹13,78,163 | ₹28,78,163 |
| 25 years | ₹10,987 | ₹17,96,245 | ₹32,96,245 |
| 30 years | ₹10,386 | ₹22,38,851 | ₹37,38,851 |
Paying an extra 5% of the loan (₹75,000) once a year on a 20-year loan at 7.40% saves ₹7,43,247 in interest and ends the loan 120 months early. Floating-rate home loans to individuals carry no prepayment penalty.
PMAY-U 2.0 subsidy on this loan
A loan of this size can qualify for the PMAY-U 2.0 interest subsidy if the household income is up to ₹9 lakh a year, the property costs up to ₹35 lakh, and no one in the household owns a pucca house. The subsidy is 4% on the first ₹8 lakh of the loan for up to 12 years, capped at ₹1.80 lakh and paid to the loan account in five yearly instalments. Source: PMAY-U 2.0 Interest Subsidy Scheme.
ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank set a minimum loan above ₹15 lakh on Ambak's lender panel, so they are marked in the bank table.
Tax benefit on a ₹15 lakh home loan
In year 1 at 7.40% over 20 years you pay about ₹1,09,861 as interest and ₹34,048 as principal. Under the old tax regime, interest on a self-occupied home is deductible up to ₹2 lakh a year and principal repayment up to ₹1.5 lakh a year (Sections 24(b) and 80C of the Income-tax Act, 1961; the same limits continue under the Income-tax Act, 2025 from tax year 2026-27). The new tax regime does not allow these deductions for a self-occupied home.
Work out your own figure with the home loan EMI calculator or the prepayment calculator, and compare offers on the home loan interest rates page.