
Kavya had just completed her first year at a small IT company, earning Rs 15,000 a month. When her scooter needed major repairs costing Rs 35,000, she started searching online: "my salary is 15,000 how much loan can I get?" The answers she found were either unclear or pointed to products she clearly didn't qualify for. She needed one clear, honest answer.
Lending institutions typically assess loan eligibility using the Fixed Obligation to Income Ratio (FOIR) the proportion of your monthly income already committed to EMI obligations. With a net monthly salary of Rs 15,000 and no existing EMIs, the maximum comfortable EMI generally ranges from Rs 6,000 to Rs 7,500 per month (40–50% of net income). This is how different loan amounts translate:
| Loan Amount | Tenure | Interest Rate | Approx. Monthly EMI | Income % Used |
| Rs 50,000 | 12 months | 18% p.a. | Rs 4,608 | ~31% |
| Rs 1,00,000 | 24 months | 18% p.a. | Rs 5,041 | ~34% |
| Rs 1,00,000 | 36 months | 18% p.a. | Rs 3,666 | ~24% |
| Rs 2,00,000 | 36 months | 18% p.a. | Rs 7,332 | ~49% |
| Parameter | Requirement |
| Age | 21 to 58 years |
| Citizenship | Indian Citizen |
| Minimum Monthly Income | Rs 15,000 (net) |
| Employment — Salaried | Minimum 6 months with current employer |
| Employment — Self-Employed | Minimum 2 years in current business |
| Credit Score | 725 and above preferred for maximum loan amount |
No physical documents required. The digital process requires:
| Fees & Charges | Applicable Amount |
| Interest Rate (APR) | Starting at 18% p.a. |
| Processing Fee | 2.5% to 3.5% of loan amount + applicable GST |
| Prepayment Charges | Not applicable |
| Foreclosure Charges | 5% + GST on outstanding principal (post lock-in) |
| EMI Bounce Charges | Rs 350 per instance |
| Loan Cancellation | Processing charges are non-refundable; interest paid is non-refundable |
Depending on your CIBIL score, existing liabilities, and repayment history, Hero FinCorp can sanction between Rs 50,000 and Rs 5 Lakh. Applicants with a CIBIL score of 725+ and minimal existing EMIs typically qualify for higher amounts.
Approval for applicants with scores below 725 is subject to a case-by-case income and risk assessment. Adding a co-applicant with a stronger credit profile may improve your approval prospects.
The maximum amount is Rs 5 Lakh, subject to CIBIL score, FOIR, and repayment capacity. Applicants with a score of 725+ and no existing EMI obligations are most likely to qualify for the upper limit.
Reduce existing EMI commitments to improve your FOIR, work on improving your CIBIL score by paying existing dues on time, or add a co-applicant with a higher income and stronger credit history.
Most lending institutions require a minimum of 3 months' salary slips and 6 months' banking history with the current employer. Applicants in their first month of employment are unlikely to meet standard employment continuity criteria.
The minimum Personal Loan amount is Rs 50,000 a manageable amount at this income level when chosen with a 36-month tenure (approx. EMI: Rs 1,833).
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