Allahabad Bank Car Loan Eligibility

Before applying for a car loan, it is advisable to check the car loan eligibility criteria set by the bank to avoid documentation hassles and loan rejection. The car loan from Allahabad Bank is available for the purpose of:

• Purchase of a new vehicle which includes car, van, jeep, multi utility vehicles
• Purchase of a pre-owned vehicle (up to 1800 cc) and not more than 3 years old
• Buying a pre-owned high-end vehicle more than 1800 cc and not more than 5 years old
• For a pre-owned vehicle, the bank requires the latest road worthiness certificate and pollution certificate

Allahabad Bank car loan eligibility criteria has been outlined below.

• Existing corporate customers, directors and employees of the bank
• Permanent employees of the Government/Quasi Government Undertakings/Public Sector Companies/Medical & Engineering Colleges who have served for two years and have 3 years of service left before retirement
• Professionals like doctors, lawyers, chartered accountants, engineers and businessmen with proven track record
• Any partnership firms or corporates
• Agriculturists with income
• Staff/Officer of Allahabad Bank
• Pensioners of Central, State Government and Bank’s employee pensioners

Salaried Individuals

• The individual must be earning a minimum gross monthly income of Rs. 25,000 and have a net take home pay of at least 40% after adjustment of monthly instalments of the proposed loan
• The individual should be a permanent employee and repayment should be at least 3 months before the retirement date
• If Government employees are drawing salary from Allahabad Bank and would continue to draw their pension as well, the bank will extend the repayment of the loan up to 65 years of age subject to a minimum take home pay of 40% post retirement

Agriculturist

• A minimum of 5 acres of irrigated land should be owned
• Income per acre per year will be taken as Rs. 40,000 for the calculation of loan eligibility
• Take home criteria in this case after the deduction of the instalments for the proposed loan will be 40%
• Repayment period is calculated in such a way that the loan is repaid before the age of 70 years.

Professional & Self-Employed/Businessmen

• Gross income of Rs. 3 lacs per annum & above as per the latest Income Tax Returns (ITR) filed
• ITR should have been filed on a regular basis
• Take home criteria after deduction of the proposed instalments should be 40%
• Repayment period is allowed in such a way that the loan should be repaid before the age of 70 years

Retired Individuals

• The individual should be drawing a minimum of Rs. 20,000 pension per month
• The net take home pension of at least 40% of gross pension after considering all existing deductions including the proposed monthly instalments should be available
• Pensioner up to 65 years of age and drawing pension from Allahabad Bank itself will be eligible to repay the loan up to the age of 70 years

Firm/Companies

• The company must have earned a profit in the last 2 years
• The company should have been in existence for at least 2 years

What are the factors impacting the eligibility of a car loan?

There are many factors that affect the eligibility of a car loan.

Credit score –  Having a good credit score shows that your financial situation is in a healthy state. Banks refer to credit score to understand the repayment capacity and trend of the individual. If the credit score is low, the applicant must look at improving it before applying for a car loan.

Age –  Most banks require the loan repayment to be done by the age of 65 years. It is easier for a younger worker to get a car loan due to the prolonged income capacity.

Income level – There is a minimum income requirement for taking a car loan. The banks insist on this factor to ensure there is no faulty payments for loan closure, leading to bad debts. The minimum income requirement depends on the occupation status of the applicant.

Debt –  The debt to income ratio is an important point that is usually considered by all banks. If the applicant has any existing debts, it is suggested to pay off the debts before applying for a car loan to get a better deal on the loan terms and conditions.

How to improve your eligibility for car loan?

Some ways to better your eligibility for a car loan have been mentioned below:

Close out existing debts – In case, the applicant is currently paying off debts or liabilities, it is recommended that car loan application be done after this. More number of debts at the applicant’s end raises eyebrows at the bank and the confidence to repay the car loan on a timely basis. It is therefore in the best interest of the applicant to ensure that existing debts are kept at a minimum.

Co-applicants –  If the applicant is not meeting the basic eligibility criteria to get a car loan, the bank allows a co-applicant who is earning to apply for the loan. The co-applicant can be any blood relative like spouse, parents or siblings.

Improve credit score –  Banks definitely look into your credit score before sanctioning the car loan. It is important to better your low credit score before applying for a car loan. This will avoid chances of your loan rejection. All debts must be paid off on priority to increase your credit score.

FAQs: Allahabad Bank Car Loan Eligibility

(1) Is it possible to purchase a pre-owned car with Allahabad Bank car loan?

Yes, it is possible to buy a pre-owned car with Allahabad Bank car loan. The car should not be older than 3 years.

(2) What is the minimum income requirement for an individual to take a car loan?

An individual applicant is required to have earnings of Rs. 25,000 as gross monthly income to be eligible for a car loan.

(3) What is the maximum repayment period of the car loan?

Allahabad Bank offers a maximum repayment period of 84 months for a car loan.

(4) What are the eligibility criteria for a firm or a company to take a car loan?

The company must have been in existence for more than 2 years and should have earned a profit in the last 2 years.