IOB Personal Loan
Indian Overseas Bank offers personal loans at attractive interest rates to its customers. The repayment tenure can go up to 5 years and the personal loan can be availed by anyone depending on the terms and conditions set by the lender.
- Interest rates starting at 10.80 % p.a. onwards
- Repayment period is 5 years
- Low processing charges
- Quick approval
IOB provides personal loans for customers who show a steady source of income. These include employees of PSUs, government, reputed private firms, and other companies. The customer has to be in active service at the time of requesting loans.
IOB personal loans are available under two segments:
IOB Clean Loan
This is available for salaried professionals working in reputed or other institutions in India.The maximum loaned amount is Rs.15 lakh.
IOB Sahayika Loan
This personal loan available for self-employed people and can be used for social financial requirements such as marriages, medical treatments, or children’s education. The maximum amount that can be borrowed is 5 lakh.
Documentation needed to apply for an IOB Personal Loan
- 1. Signed application form with photograph
- 2. Copy of passport/voter ID card/driving license
- 3. Processing fee cheque
- 4. Last 3 months bank statement/6 months bank passbook
- 5. Documentation for salaried applicants:
- Latest salary slip
- Current dated salary certificate with the latest Form 16
- 6. Documentation for self-employed applicants:
- Latest Bank statement
- Latest ITR or Form 16
Features of IOB Personal Loan
- Clean Loan
This loan can be used for any purpose encompassing social or financial commitment. Loan amounts are decided by the salary received. Highest loan amount is Rs.15 lakh or 10 times salary, whichever is lower. This amount is only applicable if the salary is directly remitted or directed through the respective loan issuing branch.
For all other cases, a maximum of 5 times the monthly salary or Rs.1 lakh, whichever is lower, is provided as loan.
LIC agents can avail loans up to 10 times their average calculated monthly commission, or Rs.10 lakh, whichever is lower.
As security, 2 third party guarantors are needed, with each having salary equal to or more than the borrower’s gross takeaway.
- Sahayika Loan
This loan is available for commitments such as marriages, education, holidays and other commitments under law. The bank doesn’t verify declared purposes.
The maximum amount that can be borrowed is Rs.5 lakh. This amount though is dependent on the actual value of the offered security, as well as the borrower’s capacity to repay the loan. Business people, self-employed, or other professionals stand to borrow the income amount from last year, or Rs.5 lakh, whichever is lower.
As security, loan takers have to provide liquid securities or immovable property including UNITS, ULIP, KVP, IVP, NSC, LIC policies, and other similar items. The available margin is 10% on policies bought from LIC and other private life insurers, 25% for liquid securities as mentioned above, and 50% on immovable property.
The maximum repayment period of both the loan types discussed above is 60 months, while the minimum duration is 12 months.
What are the interest rates on IOB personal loan?
To allow customers to take care of any social or financial commitment, Indian Overseas Bank provides the IOB Clean Loan and the IOB Sahayika Loan. Both of these personal loans are accompanied by several beneficial features and can be availed at attractive rates of interest. The interest rates offered for the IOB Clean Loan are set on the basis of MCLR i.e. Marginal Cost of funds based Lending Rate. MCLR consists of 4 components “ Tenor premium, marginal cost of funds and operating costs and negative carry on account of cash reserve ratio (CRR).
Indian overseas Bank Personal Loan Interest Rates
Following are the interest rates offered by Indian Overseas Bank for its Personal loans “ IOB Clean Loan and IOB Sahayika Loan.
| Personal Loan | 10.80% p.a. |
| Clean Loan | 12.05% p.a. |
| Sahayika | 11.30% p.a. |
IOB Personal Loan Eligibility
- For Clean Loan
Employees of PSUs, government, reputed private firms, and other companies presently in service. The final take home pay, once loan instalment deductions are carried out, shouldn’t be less than 50% of the gross pay. Life Insurance Corporation of India agents can also apply for this loan under conditions.
Employees must have an active savings bank account with IOB in the loan issuing branch; Salaries should also be directed through the savings bank account of the loan issuing branch; A letter from the employer undertaking deduction of instalment from salary every month till the loan tenure is active; and another letter from the employer undertaking dues recovery through employee’s terminal benefits in case of resignation, retirement, or death.
- For Sahayika Loan
Self-employed individuals with at least 3 years of continued operations, or permanent employees of reputed companies can apply for this loan. The final take home shouldn’t be less than 40% of gross pay after instalment deductions have been made.
How do I calculate IOB personal loan EMI?
Calculating the Equated Monthly Instalment, or EMI, is a very simple task with BankBazaar’s dedicated personal loan calculator tool.
- Select the respective “Loan Amount” and “Tenure”. The maximum loan amount that can be calculated is 30 lakhs, and the tenure has a cap of 5 years.
- The next box, marked as “Fee”, will ask users to enter the relevant interest rate % that they are going to pay. Default interest rates will already be filled, so users just have to change the figure provided in the Fee field.
- Once all the details have been filled, clicking the “Calculate” button will take users to a list of comprehensive information regarding the IOB Personal Loan such as monthly EMI, total due interest, as well as amortization details (monthly/yearly), for their reference.
All the information displayed at the end of the process allow users to plan their loan repayments with ease and according to hard data.
IOB personal loan FAQs
How do I calculate IOB personal loan EMI?
Calculating the Equated Monthly Instalment, or EMI, is a very simple task with BankBazaar’s dedicated personal loan calculator tool.
Select the respective “Loan Amount” and “Tenure”. The maximum loan amount that can be calculated is 30 lakhs, and the tenure has a cap of 5 years.
The next box, marked as “Fee”, will ask users to enter the relevant interest rate % that they are going to pay. Default interest rates will already be filled, so users just have to change the figure provided in the Fee field.
Once all the details have been filled, clicking the “Calculate” button will take users to a list of comprehensive information regarding the IOB Personal Loan such as monthly EMI, total due interest, as well as amortization details (monthly/yearly), for their reference.
All the information displayed at the end of the process allow users to plan their loan repayments with ease and according to hard data.
Am I eligible for IOB Personal Loan?
IOB Personal Loan offers personal loans only for salaried individuals earning more than the minimum stipulated amount per month depending on the city of their residence. The minimum monthly income required for IOB Personal Loan is more than 50% of the gross pay. If you fall into this group, you can definitely apply for a IOB personal loan.
How do I repay IOB Personal loan?
You can repay the loan in Equated Monthly Installments (EMI’s) using the ECS facility or through post-dated cheques.
What is the maximum loan one can get from IOB?
IOB offers personal loans as high as Rs.15 lakh for successful applicants depending on their financial record and repayment history.
What is the tenure for IOB personal loan?
IOB offers personal loan with a tenure period ranging up to 60 months making it suitable for all loan seekers.
How does the bank determine my eligibility for a personal loan?
Customers who are interested in applying for a personal loan with Indian Overseas Bank will have to fill in and submit the loan application form along with the required set of documents which will be assessed by the bank to determine your eligibility for a personal loan. The documents you will have to furnish include proof of residence, proof of income, and your credit report. After a thorough analysis of your credit history, the bank will check if you earn the income required to make EMI payments on time, and if you meet all the eligibility criteria laid down by the bank, you will receive the loan amount as soon as possible.
How much money can I borrow through a personal loan from Indian Overseas Bank?
The amount of money you can borrow through a Personal loan from Indian Overseas Bank will depend on your ability to repay. The bank will not grant you an amount in excess of 40% of your monthly income so that EMI payments can be made on time. Self-employed individuals will have to show proof of profit to confirm that they can make repayments without any delays. Other factors that play a part in determining how much money the bank will offer you include your credit history, your job security, the company with which you are employed, and your residential location.
What interest rates can I expect when taking a personal loan from Indian Overseas Bank?
The interest rate applicable to each loan will depend upon the customer and his / her credit history, job security, monthly income and a few other factors that the bank takes into consideration. Usually, the interest rates range start from 10.80%.
Do my chances of availing a personal loan increase if I have a co-applicant?
Customers who do not meet all eligibility criteria or those who have a poor credit history can opt for co-applicants as it not only increases their chances of availing a loan, but also exposes them to higher loan amounts and lower interest rates.
Can I prepay my personal loan, and if so, what are the prepayment charges that will be applicable?
Since loans are granted with the guarantee from the customer that it will be repaid within a predetermined time frame, customers who wish to clear their debt sooner have the option to do so, but will have to face a prepayment penalty fee in this case. The fee is usually around 5% of the outstanding loan amount but may be different for different customers depending upon their credit history.