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Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited (Chola), part of the Murugappa Group since 1978, offers home loans through its housing finance arm, focusing on affordable housing for middle and lower-middle-income families in rural, semi-urban, and urban areas. As of October 2025, Cholamandalam home loan interest rate starts at 9.00% p.a. for prime salaried borrowers with strong profiles, extending up to 20.00% p.a. for informal or lower-credit segments, with loan amounts up to ₹50 lakh and tenures up to 30 years. It supports purchase, construction, resale, extension, and top-up needs, with up to 90% financing under PMAY for EWS/LIG/MIG categories, doorstep document collection, and no mandatory CIBIL score—making it accessible for self-employed and first-time buyers in tier-II/III cities across 858 branches.
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Feature |
Details |
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Interest Rate |
Starts at 9.00% p.a. (up to 20.00% p.a. based on profile) |
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Processing Fee |
₹5,000 + GST (flat for most; up to 1-2% for select cases) |
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Loan Amount |
Up to ₹50 lakh (90% LTV under PMAY) |
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Repayment Tenure |
Up to 30 years |
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Applicant Age |
21 to 70 years (at maturity) |
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Approval & Disbursal Time |
5–15 working days (doorstep service) |
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Prepayment Charges |
Nil for floating rate; up to 2% for fixed rate |
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Eligibility (Salaried) |
₹15,000+ monthly; 1 year job stability |
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Eligibility (Self-Employed) |
2 years business; no mandatory CIBIL |
Cholamandalam home loan interest rate is linked to its internal benchmark (RBI repo at 6.50% as of October 2025), with spreads based on credit profile, income, and PMAY eligibility—starting at 9.00% p.a. for salaried with CIBIL 750+ and up to 20.00% p.a. for informal self-employed without formal docs. Floating rates adjust quarterly; fixed options lock in for stability. PMAY CLSS subsidy (up to 6.50%) reduces effective rate to ~2.50% for EWS/LIG (income <₹3 lakh/year), with doorstep subsidy processing unique to Chola's rural focus.
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Borrower Category |
Interest Rate |
Max Rate |
Key Influencing Factors |
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Salaried (CIBIL ≥750) |
9.00% |
12.00% |
Stable income, employer type, PMAY eligibility |
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Self-Employed Professionals |
10.50% |
15.00% |
ITR trends, business vintage, surrogate proofs |
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Informal/Self-Employed |
12.00% |
20.00% |
Cash flow assessment, no CIBIL needed |
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PMAY EWS/LIG/MIG |
9.00% (effective ~2.50%) |
10.00% |
Income <₹18 lakh, property ≤₹45 lakh |
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Bank |
Starting Rate (p.a.) |
Processing Fee |
Max Tenure |
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Cholamandalam |
9.00% |
₹5,000 flat |
30 years |
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State Bank of India (SBI) |
7.50% |
Up to 0.35% |
30 years |
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HDFC Bank |
8.15% |
0.5%–1% |
30 years |
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ICICI Bank |
8.75% |
0.5%–1% |
30 years |
For a ₹40 lakh loan over 20 years at 10.00%, EMI is ₹39,000—₹2,500 higher than HDFC's 8.15%, but ₹15,000 saved on fees and faster rural disbursal (5-7 days vs. 15+).
Cholamandalam home loan calculator at cholamandalam.com/home-loans-emi-calculator integrates PMAY subsidies—input amount, rate (9-20%), tenure for EMI, amortization, and tax benefits (₹1.5L principal + ₹2L interest deduction under 80C/24b).
Example Calculation
Loan Amount: ₹40 lakh
Interest Rate: 10.00% p.a.
Tenure: 20 years
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Monthly EMI |
Total Interest Payable |
Total Amount Payable |
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₹39,000 |
₹53.60 lakh |
₹93.60 lakh |
Reduce to 15 years: EMI ₹43,200, saves ₹10 lakh interest; PMAY adds ₹2 lakh subsidy for MIG.
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Charge Type |
Amount |
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Processing Fee |
₹5,000 + GST (flat) |
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Legal & Valuation Fee |
₹3,000–₹5,000 |
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CERSAI Registration |
₹500 |
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Stamp Duty (MODT) |
0.1%–0.3% (state-specific) |
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Prepayment (Floating Rate) |
Nil |
GST at 18%. Total <0.5% of loan; waived for select PMAY cases.
● Age: 21–70 years
● ₹15,000+ monthly net income
● 1 year job stability
● No mandatory CIBIL (assessed via history)
● Age: 23–70 years
● 2 years business
● ITR or surrogate proofs (bank statements/bills)
● Income: ₹3 lakh+ annual for professionals
Up to 90% LTV for PMAY; joint loans with family boost limits.
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Service |
Contact Details |
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Toll-Free Helpline (Mon-Sat, 9AM-7PM) |
1800 102 4565 / 1800 123 4565 |
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customercare@chola.murugappa.com |
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Grievance Redressal |
nodal.officer@chola.murugappa.com |
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Branch Locator |
cholamandalam.com/branch-locator |
Login to Chola One app or cholamandalam.com/customer-login with ref no./mobile OTP—track stages: Submitted, Verified, Sanctioned, Disbursed. Or call 1800 102 4565/SMS "STATUS [Ref No.]" to 9500000312; email updates via customercare@chola.murugappa.com.
Salaried need ₹15,000+ monthly; self-employed ₹3 lakh+ annual via ITR/surrogates. DTI ≤50% for EMI fit up to ₹50 lakh; PMAY EWS (<₹3 lakh/year) prioritizes low-income with co-applicants boosting by 30%.
Yes, NRIs qualify with 2+ years overseas job, valid visa, salary proofs; rates +0.25% at 9.25% p.a., 80% LTV via POA. Doorstep service extends to NRI family properties; contact 1800 102 4565 for dedicated desks.
Yes, PMAY CLSS for EWS/LIG/MIG: 6.50% subsidy up to ₹2.67 lakh on ₹12 lakh loans (property ≤₹45 lakh). Income <₹18 lakh eligible; doorstep application integrates subsidy, effective rate ~2.50%, saving ₹1 lakh+ yearly.
Transfer existing loans at 9-12% (1-2% lower than originators); ₹5,000 fee, minimal docs. Submit statements/NOC; top-up up to 20% free—saves ₹3,000+ monthly on ₹40 lakh, with 5-7 day processing via app.
With housing prices up 10% in semi-urban India 2025 (NHB data), Cholamandalam home loan interest rate calculator processing fee requirements application process customer care status stands out for no-CIBIL flexibility, PMAY doorstep subsidies, and flat fees—empowering 800,000+ middle-income families since 1978. Ideal for ₹20-50 lakh rural/urban buys. Apply at cholamandalam.com or call 1800 102 4565.
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