The personal loan eligibility depends on the below-mentioned factors:
Credit Score and Credit History
Applicants having a credit score of 760 and above usually have higher chances of getting their loans approved at lower interest rates. The lenders fetch the credit report from the credit bureaus and assess the credit profile of the applicant. Only the creditworthy applicants with a strong repayment history and a healthy credit score are considered eligible for personal loans.
Job Profile
Salaried individuals employed with government sectors and reputed private companies are eligible for availing personal loans. Among the salaried, the employees of government sectors have higher chances of getting their loans approved due to job stability and income consistency.
Lenders offer personal loans to self-employed professionals and non-professionals also. However, they carry comparatively lower chances of personal loan approval due to job and income instability.
EMI/NMI Ratio (FOIR)
Applicants having their EMIs within 50 - 55% of their net monthly income, including the existing EMIs and EMIs of the proposed personal loan are generally eligible for personal loans.
Minimum Monthly Income
The eligible minimum monthly income required to avail personal loans is usually Rs. 15,000. However, the income requirement might vary from lender to lender.
Age
The minimum age of the applicant at the time of loan application should be 18 years and the maximum age at the time of loan maturity should be 60 years or the retirement age, whichever is higher.