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Home loan interest rates

Compare starting home loan rates at major banks and housing finance companies, and see the EMI each one means.

5.5%RBI repo rate, raised from 5.25% on 7 Oct 2026. Source

Starting home loan rates

Starting rates go to borrowers with high credit scores (often 750+) and may need a salaried income or a lower loan-to-value. Most home loans are linked to the repo rate, so after the 7 October hike many lenders are likely to raise rates; check the current rate before you apply.

LenderFrom (% a year)EMI on ₹50 lakh, 20 yearsType
LIC Housing Finance7.15%₹39,216Housing finance company
SBI7.25%₹39,519Public sector bank
Canara Bank7.40%₹39,974Public sector bank
Punjab National Bank7.45%₹40,127Public sector bank
HDFC Bank7.45%₹40,127Private bank
Bajaj Housing Finance7.45%₹40,127Housing finance company
Axis Bank7.55%₹40,433Private bank
ICICI Bank7.70%₹40,893Private bank
Tata Capital Housing Finance7.75%₹41,047Housing finance company
IDFC FIRST Bank7.80%₹41,202Private bank

How much difference does the rate make?

On a ₹50 lakh loan over 20 years, the EMI at 7.15% is ₹39,216; at 7.8% it is ₹41,202. Over 240 months, that gap adds up to about ₹4,76,494. Click any EMI to open it in our home loan EMI calculator and see what prepayments would save.

Questions people ask

Why will my home loan rate change after an RBI decision?

Most new home loans are linked to the repo rate (an external benchmark). When the RBI changes the repo rate, your rate changes at the next reset, usually within three months. The RBI raised the repo rate from 5.25% to 5.5% on 7 Oct 2026.

Will I get the starting rate?

Lenders give their lowest rates to borrowers with high credit scores, stable income and a smaller loan compared with the property value. Your offer may be higher.

Should I switch my loan to another lender?

If another lender offers a rate at least 0.5% lower and you have many years left, a balance transfer can save a lot, but count the processing fee and legal costs first.

About these rates

We check these rates against public sources and update this page when they change. They are for information only, not a recommendation of any bank or scheme. Always confirm the current rate with the bank or post office before you invest or borrow.

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