What is the interest rate on MSME loans?

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Bajaj Finserv offers low-interest rates and nominal fees and charges on its MSME loans. This collateral-free loan comes with an attractive interest rate starting at 14% - 30% p.a. and a nominal processing fee of up to 3.54% of the Loan Amount (Inclusive of Applicable Taxes). Here is the list of fees and charges:

Type of fee Applicable charges
Rate of interest 14% - 30% per annum
Processing fees Up to 3.54% of the loan amount (inclusive of applicable taxes)
Bounce charges Rs. 1,500 per bounce.
“Bounce charges” shall mean charges for (i) dishonour of any payment instrument; or (ii) non-payment of instalment (s) on their respective due dates due to dishonour of payment mandate or non-registration of the payment mandate or any other reason.
Flexi Facility Charge

Term Loan - Not applicable
Flexi Term Loan (Flexi Dropline) - Up to Rs. 999/- (inclusive of applicable taxes)
Flexi Variant (as applicable below) - A fee will be deducted upfront from the loan amount

  • Up to Rs. 5,999/- (inclusive of applicable taxes) for loan amount less than Rs. 10,00,000/-
  • Up to Rs. 7,999/- (inclusive of applicable taxes) for loan amount from Rs. 10,00,000/- to Rs. 14,99,999/-
  • Up to Rs. 12,999/- (inclusive of applicable taxes) for loan amount from Rs. 15,00,000/- to Rs. 24,99,999/-
  • Up to Rs. 15,999/- (inclusive of applicable taxes) for loan amount of Rs. 25,00,000/- and above


* The above Flexi facility charges will be deducted upfront from the loan amount.

*Loan Amount includes approved loan amount, insurance premium, VAS charges, and documentation charges.

Penal Charge Delay in payment of instalment(s) shall attract Penal Charge of Rs. 40 per day per instalment from the respective due date until the date of receipt of the full instalment(s) amount.
Prepayment charges

Full Pre-payment

  • Term Loan: Up to 4.72% (inclusive of applicable taxes) on the outstanding loan amount as on the date of full prepayment.
  • Flexi Term Loan (Flexi Dropline): Up to 4.72% (inclusive of applicable taxes) of the total withdrawable amount as per the repayment schedule as on the date of full prepayment.
  • Flexi Hybrid Loan: Up to 4.72% (inclusive of applicable taxes) of the total withdrawable amount as per the repayment schedule as on the date of full prepayment.

Part-prepayment

  • Up to 4.72% (inclusive of applicable taxes) of the principal amount of loan prepaid on the date of such part-prepayment.
  • Not applicable for Flexi Term Loan (Flexi Dropline) and Hybrid Flexi.
Stamp duty (as per respective state)
Payable as per respective state
Broken Period Interest/ Pre-EMI Interest

Method of recovery of "Broken Period Interest/Pre monthly instalment Interest" would be as follows:

Scenario 1: If Loan is disbursed on 1st or post 10th of the month:

For Term Loan : BPI amount will be capitalised, i.e added to Principal amount on Due date / Deducted from disbursement

For Flexi Loans: BPI amount will be capitalised, i.e added to Principal amount on Due date / Added to first instalment

Scenario 2: If Loan is disbursed between 3rd and 10th of the month:
First instalment will consist of interest for actual number of days.

Annual maintenance charges

Term Loan: Not applicable

Flexi Term Loan (Flexi Dropline): Up to 0.413% (Inclusive of applicable taxes)

Flexi Hybrid Loan: Up to 1.18% (Inclusive of applicable taxes) of the Total Withdrawable Amount during Initial loan tenure. Up to 0.413% (Inclusive of applicable taxes) of the Total Withdrawable Amount during Subsequent loan tenure.

Legal and incidental charges Recovery of charges

 

MSME loan EMI calculation

EMI stands for equated monthly instalment. It is a fixed monthly payment made by the borrower towards repayment of the loan. Monthly instalments comprise the principal amount and the accrued interest.

Bajaj Finserv offers a flexible repayment tenor of up to 96 months on MSME loans to ease the process of repayment. This long tenor lets you spread out your EMIs and make the credit facility affordable. You can also use the online EMI calculator to know the exact amount of your monthly EMIs and total payable interest in just a few minutes.

How to calculate MSME loan EMI

Manual calculation of monthly instalments can be time-consuming and might give you an erroneous result. In such a situation, the Business Loan EMI Calculator can help you as it is simple to use and provides accurate results in a few minutes.

You can calculate your EMI by giving the following information:

  • Principal
  • Rate of interest
  • Tenor

This online calculator uses the following formula:

EMI=P*r* (1+r) ^n/ [ (1+r) ^ n-1)

Here, P stands for the principal or loan amount

R stands for the rate of interest

N stands for the tenor

With this online tool, you can also try different combinations of loan amount and tenor to arrive at an EMI that fits your repayment capacity.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the impact of MSME loan interest rate on your EMI?

The interest rate on MSME (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) loans directly impacts the Equated Monthly Installment (EMI) amount paid by borrowers. A lower interest rate reduces the EMI, making the loan more affordable and reducing the overall cost of borrowing. Conversely, a higher interest rate increases the EMI, potentially straining the borrower's finances and increasing the total repayment amount. Therefore, borrowers often seek competitive interest rates when availing of MSME loans to minimize the financial burden and manage their cash flow effectively, ultimately impacting the sustainability and growth potential of their businesses.

Do MSME loan interest rates vary based on the type of business or industry?

Yes, MSME loan interest rates can vary depending on factors such as the borrower's creditworthiness, the loan amount, and prevailing market conditions.

What is the current MSME loan interest rate?

The current MSME loan interest rate varies depending on the lender, prevailing market conditions, and the borrower's credit profile.

What factors influence the interest rates on MSME loans?

Factors influencing MSME loan interest rates include the borrower's creditworthiness, loan amount, loan tenure, prevailing market conditions, and the lender's policies.

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