Canara Bank Personal Loan

Canara Bank offers personal loans of up to Rs.3 lakh under the Canara Budget and Canara Teachers Loan schemes. The loans can be availed at interest rates starting at 12.05% p.a. with nominal processing fee. Loan repayment tenure can go up to 5 years.

Canara Bank Personal Loan Details
Interest Rate 12.05% p.a. onwards
Loan Amount Up to Rs.3 lakh or 6 to 10 times of gross salary
Loan Tenure 3 months to 18 months
Processing Fee 0.5% to 1% of loan amount

Features of Canara Bank personal loan

• Easy access to loans for various reasons like marriage, home renovation, higher education, etc.
• Affordable interest rates and other charges
• Minimal documentation process
Canara Budget
Interest Rate 12.40% to 14.45%
Loan Amount Maximum of Rs.3 lakh or 6 times the monthly gross income (whichever is less) is offered as loan under this scheme.
Benefits Minimal documentation with loan sanctioning within just a few weeks
Canara Teachers Loan
Interest Rate 12.05% to 14.10%
Loan Amount A maximum loan amount of Rs.3 lakh or 10 times the gross monthly income (whichever is less) is available under this scheme.
Benefits Minimal documentation with loan sanctioning within just a few weeks

Fees and charges

The processing fees associated with Canara Bank personal loans are given as follows:
Canara Budget0.5% of the loan amount must be paid as processing fees.
This is subject to a minimum of Rs.1,000 and maximum of Rs.5,000.
Canara Teachers Loan1% of the loan amount is charged as processing fee under this scheme.
This is subject to a minimum of Rs.50.

Eligibility for Canara Bank personal loans

The eligibility criteria for both loan products offered by Canara Bank personal loans differ slightly from each other. They are given as follows:
Canara Budget
• This loan facility is available to salaried employees of joint stock companies as well as public sector units.
• Various government officials may also apply for this loan.
• The applicant must have at least Rs.10,000 per month or 25% of his take home salary (whichever is higher) after paying the loan installments.
• The loan facility is available only for those who have their salary accounts in Canara Bank.

Canara Teachers Loan

• This loan scheme is designed exclusively for the teaching and non-teaching staff working in a school or college.
• This loan facility is available only for teachers who have their salary accounts in Canara Bank.
• The applicant must have at least Rs.10,000 per month or 30% of his monthly take home salary after meeting the monthly EMI obligations.

Documents required

• 3 passport size photographs
• Latest salary slip
• Form 16 or ITR for the last 3 years
• Co-obligation document
• Pronote or pronote covering letter

How the EMI calculation works?

Illustration Let’s assume that you take a personal loan from Canara Bank for Rs.1 lakh. The interest rate applicable to this loan is 13% p.a. for a repayment tenure of 1 year. The EMI information and repayment schedule for the loan is given as follows:
Months Principal Interest EMI Balance Percentage of loan paid to date
Apr Rs.7,848 Rs.1,083 Rs.8,932 Rs.92,152 7.85%
May Rs.7,933 Rs.998 Rs.8,932 Rs.84,218 15.78%
Jun Rs.8,019 Rs.912 Rs.8,932 Rs.76,199 23.80%
Jul Rs.8,106 Rs.825 Rs.8,932 Rs.68,093 31.91%
Aug Rs.8,194 Rs.738 Rs.8,932 Rs.59,899 40.10%
Sep Rs.8,283 Rs.649 Rs.8,932 Rs.51,616 48.38%
Oct Rs.8,373 Rs.559 Rs.8,932 Rs.43,243 56.76%
Nov Rs.8,463 Rs.468 Rs.8,932 Rs.34,780 65.22%
Dec Rs.8,555 Rs.377 Rs.8,932 Rs.26,225 73.78%
Jan Rs.8,648 Rs.284 Rs.8,932 Rs.17,577 82.42%
Feb Rs.8,741 Rs.190 Rs.8,932 Rs.8,836 91.16%
Mar Rs.8,836 Rs.96 Rs.8,932 Rs.0 100.00%

Compare Canara Bank personal loan with loans from other lenders

Fees and charges Canara Bank Personal Loan HDFC Bank Personal Loan Citibank Personal Loan Aditya Birla Capital
Interest rate 12.05% p.a. onwards 10.75% p.a. onwards 10.50% p.a. onwards 14% p.a. onwards
Processing fee 0.5% + GST 2.5% + GST 0.50% to 3.00% + GST At the discretion of the lender
Foreclosure charges Contact the bank for details 2% to 4% of the outstanding loan amount 4% of the principal outstanding Contact the bank for details
Late payment fee Contact the bank for details 2% of the overdue amount per month Contact the bank for details At the discretion of the lender

Brief Summary

Canara Bank is one of the renowned public sector banks in India. The bank has different types of loan products to help customers who need financing for various purposes. The personal loan products offered by the bank are designed to provide instant relief against a person’s domestic needs. The money obtained from a Canara Bank personal loan could be used for anything ranging from financing of your home renovation to taking care of an unexpected medical expense. The personal loan offered by the bank starts with an interest rate of 13% for non-government employees.

FAQs on Canara Bank Personal Loan

1. Are there any restrictions imposed by the bank on how I spend the loan amount?

No. The bank does not impose any restrictions on how you spend the loan amount. You may use it for any domestic or personal needs including wedding, higher education, or urgent medical expenses, etc.

2. How can I keep track of my loan application?
If you apply for the loan through Bankzila, you can get notifications in the form of SMS and email. You may also use the Bankzila mobile app to keep track of your application.

3. What is the current lending rate of Canara Bank?
The current one-year marginal cost of funds-based lending rate (MCLR) of Canara Bank is 8.70% with effect from 7 October 2018. The bank may modify this rate based on changes in market conditions. The interest rates for various loan products are calculated based on this rate. For instance, the interest rate for Teachers Loan is 12.65%, which is nothing but one-year MCLR + 3.95%.

4. What is the maximum repayment tenure available for Canara Bank personal loans?
The maximum repayment tenure for the Canara Budget loan is 60 months. For Canara Teachers Loan, the maximum repayment tenure is 48 months.

5. Why should I provide co-obligation for getting these loans?
In the case of unsecured personal loans, there is no collateral with which the bank can recover the loan amount in case of a default. This is the reason why the personal loans offered by Canara Bank require co-obligation. This co-obligation must be provided by a suitable individual and it should be equivalent to the loan amount.

6. What is the maximum personal loan amount offered by Canara Bank?
Canara Bank offers a maximum loan amount of Rs.3 lakh under both its personal loan schemes. However, for certain cases, the bank may consider a higher quantum if the applicant is a valued customer. You may visit the bank directly to enquire about the higher quantum of personal loan available.

7. I am an engineering student who holds a savings account in Canara Bank. Can I get a personal loan under the Canara Budget scheme?
No. Canara Bank personal loans are offered only for salaried employees of various government and non-government institutions. You must have regular income and provide proof of employment before the loan application can be processed by the bank. If your parents are salaried employees, you may ask them to take a personal loan.

8. Is it possible to get a discount in interest rates for personal loans?
The interest rates for personal loans offered by Canara Bank are fixed. It is not possible to get a discount on these interest rates for any reason. Special interest rates are provided only for BSNL employees.

9. How to check Canara bank personal loan status?
You can check Canara bank personal loan status either online or offline. All you need to do is quote the application number provided at the time of submitting the application.

10. How to contact Canara bank personal loan customer care?
Canara Bank personal loan customer care can be contacted by calling on 1800 425 0018.

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