+91-22-48913909All About Floating Rate of Interest on Home Loan
Aditi works as a professor of Arts and Literature at a well-known college in Delhi. While a majority of the girls grow up dreaming of a big fat wedding or an international trip across the globe, Aditi dreamt of owning her own home where she could design everything - right from the living room décor to the tiles in her bathroom.
Ever since she began working, she started saving money every month to fulfil her dream. Her family kept reminding her that she could get married and settle down and then purchase a home with her husband. However, Aditi felt differently. She wanted to experience the freedom of taking an individual decision.
When it came to financing, Aditi realised that her current savings would take many years to hit the budget to purchase a good apartment in Delhi. With a final sway of a resolution, she decides to opt for a Home Loan.
Aditi was well-aware of fixed interest rates for home loans, but needed clarity on the Floating Interest Rate, so that she can pick the best!
What is Floating Rate of Interest?
The Floating Rate of interest is when the interest rate is subject to change over the course of the loan opted for. These changes occur due to the difference in Market rates. This is also known as ‘adjustable rates’.
If you opt for a home with a floating rate of interest, remember that the loan is associated with a Bank’s benchmark rate. This rate moves according to the market interest rates. The interest rates are reset at specific intervals and could vary from calendar periods. Calendar period would mean 3 or 6 months.
However, this is unique for each customer and depend on the first date of the disbursement of the home loan.
This means that if Aditi opts for a home loan with a floating rate of interest, the interest rates are subject to change over a period due to changes in market rates. If the base rate is revised in an upward or downward direction depending on market conditions, the floating interest rate will be revised accordingly.
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Benefits of Floating Rate of Interest
1. Cheaper
Floating rate of interest on home loans is cheaper than the Fixed Rate of Interest. It is usually 1% to 2% lower than the fixed rate of interest and can continue to fall further depending on market conditions.
2. Advantage during Recession
The floating rate of interest will fall further than the current rate you opted for during a Recession. This is advantageous since you will be cashing out lesser money on EMIs every month.
3. Reduces the Total Interest Payable
With the floating rate of interest, you can expect a reduction in the cost of the loan due to the fluctuating nature of the financial market. The market rates are largely affected by investors’ emotions and decisions. This in turn also affects the interest rates on home loans.
4. No Penalty on Prepayment
With the floating rate of interest on your side, you don’t have to worry about paying a prepayment penalty. Prepayment penalty comes with a fixed rate of interest but a floating rate of interest you can save a lot of money by prepaying the loan.
5. Forecast of Market Conditions
You can opt for a floating rate of interest if you notice fluctuations in market conditions. A decreased interest rate saves a lot of money with every point.
Floating Rate of Interest on Home Loans 2025
Major banks in India offer attractive floating interest rates on home loans.
Mentioned below are interest rates from a few banks:
| Bank | Interest Rate |
|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 7.00% p.a. to 7.70% p.a. |
| ICICI Bank | 7.45% p.a. to 8.05% p.a. |
| HDFC Bank | 6.95% p.a. to 7.85% p.a |
| Bank of Baroda | 7.00% p.a. onwards |
Note: Interest rates are subject to change according to changes in market rates or bank’s discretion.
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Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) Min SIP Investment 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 5 YR (%) 2024 (%) DSP World Gold Fund Growth ₹39.6835
↑ 0.78 ₹1,212 500 28.6 60.6 92.9 43.2 12.7 15.9 SBI PSU Fund Growth ₹31.2249
↑ 0.39 ₹5,278 500 -4.3 13 -4.7 28.5 30.3 23.5 Franklin India Opportunities Fund Growth ₹258.117
↑ 1.25 ₹7,376 500 2.9 17.6 1.9 28.3 29.5 37.3 Invesco India PSU Equity Fund Growth ₹61.68
↑ 0.80 ₹1,391 500 -5.8 17.5 -6.2 27.8 28.1 25.6 SBI Gold Fund Growth ₹32.058
↓ -0.13 ₹4,740 500 12.7 25.8 50 27.5 14.9 19.6 ICICI Prudential Regular Gold Savings Fund Growth ₹33.9206
↓ -0.22 ₹2,384 100 12.6 25.7 50.1 27.4 14.7 19.5 HDFC Gold Fund Growth ₹32.7938
↓ -0.07 ₹4,537 300 12.9 26.1 50.3 27.4 14.7 18.9 ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund Growth ₹192.62
↑ 0.51 ₹7,941 100 -2.8 14.4 -2.2 27.3 35.5 27.4 Axis Gold Fund Growth ₹31.909
↓ -0.22 ₹1,180 1,000 12.7 25.6 49.5 27.3 14.9 19.2 Nippon India Gold Savings Fund Growth ₹41.9485
↓ -0.13 ₹3,248 100 12.7 25.7 50 27.2 14.6 19 Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 9 Sep 25 Research Highlights & Commentary of 10 Funds showcased
Commentary DSP World Gold Fund SBI PSU Fund Franklin India Opportunities Fund Invesco India PSU Equity Fund SBI Gold Fund ICICI Prudential Regular Gold Savings Fund HDFC Gold Fund ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund Axis Gold Fund Nippon India Gold Savings Fund Point 1 Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,212 Cr). Upper mid AUM (₹5,278 Cr). Top quartile AUM (₹7,376 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,391 Cr). Upper mid AUM (₹4,740 Cr). Lower mid AUM (₹2,384 Cr). Upper mid AUM (₹4,537 Cr). Highest AUM (₹7,941 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,180 Cr). Lower mid AUM (₹3,248 Cr). Point 2 Established history (18+ yrs). Established history (15+ yrs). Oldest track record among peers (25 yrs). Established history (15+ yrs). Established history (14+ yrs). Established history (13+ yrs). Established history (13+ yrs). Established history (20+ yrs). Established history (13+ yrs). Established history (14+ yrs). Point 3 Top rated. Rating: 2★ (upper mid). Rating: 3★ (top quartile). Rating: 3★ (upper mid). Rating: 2★ (lower mid). Rating: 1★ (bottom quartile). Rating: 1★ (bottom quartile). Rating: 3★ (upper mid). Rating: 1★ (bottom quartile). Rating: 2★ (lower mid). Point 4 Risk profile: High. Risk profile: High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Point 5 5Y return: 12.74% (bottom quartile). 5Y return: 30.31% (top quartile). 5Y return: 29.47% (upper mid). 5Y return: 28.14% (upper mid). 5Y return: 14.85% (lower mid). 5Y return: 14.73% (lower mid). 5Y return: 14.72% (bottom quartile). 5Y return: 35.50% (top quartile). 5Y return: 14.91% (upper mid). 5Y return: 14.56% (bottom quartile). Point 6 3Y return: 43.18% (top quartile). 3Y return: 28.47% (top quartile). 3Y return: 28.30% (upper mid). 3Y return: 27.84% (upper mid). 3Y return: 27.52% (upper mid). 3Y return: 27.37% (lower mid). 3Y return: 27.35% (lower mid). 3Y return: 27.28% (bottom quartile). 3Y return: 27.27% (bottom quartile). 3Y return: 27.24% (bottom quartile). Point 7 1Y return: 92.86% (top quartile). 1Y return: -4.65% (bottom quartile). 1Y return: 1.86% (lower mid). 1Y return: -6.16% (bottom quartile). 1Y return: 50.02% (upper mid). 1Y return: 50.11% (upper mid). 1Y return: 50.29% (top quartile). 1Y return: -2.20% (bottom quartile). 1Y return: 49.53% (lower mid). 1Y return: 50.05% (upper mid). Point 8 Alpha: 2.80 (top quartile). Alpha: 0.19 (upper mid). Alpha: 1.79 (upper mid). Alpha: 5.70 (top quartile). 1M return: 7.75% (upper mid). 1M return: 7.64% (upper mid). 1M return: 7.91% (top quartile). Alpha: 0.00 (bottom quartile). 1M return: 7.60% (lower mid). 1M return: 7.71% (upper mid). Point 9 Sharpe: 1.56 (lower mid). Sharpe: -0.78 (bottom quartile). Sharpe: -0.30 (lower mid). Sharpe: -0.57 (bottom quartile). Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid). Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid). Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid). Sharpe: -0.42 (bottom quartile). Alpha: 0.00 (bottom quartile). Alpha: 0.00 (bottom quartile). Point 10 Information ratio: -0.56 (bottom quartile). Information ratio: -0.27 (bottom quartile). Information ratio: 1.83 (top quartile). Information ratio: -0.30 (bottom quartile). Sharpe: 2.53 (top quartile). Sharpe: 2.50 (top quartile). Sharpe: 2.50 (upper mid). Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid). Sharpe: 2.50 (upper mid). Sharpe: 2.48 (upper mid). DSP World Gold Fund
SBI PSU Fund
Franklin India Opportunities Fund
Invesco India PSU Equity Fund
SBI Gold Fund
ICICI Prudential Regular Gold Savings Fund
HDFC Gold Fund
ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund
Axis Gold Fund
Nippon India Gold Savings Fund
Funds mentioned are considering best CAGR returns for over 3 years and fund having atleast have market history (Fund age) of 3 year and have minimum 500 Crore of asset under management.
Conclusion
Floating interest rates are popular among home buyers because of the advantage of market fluctuations and decreased total lower costs. Read all the required information related to floating rate of interest and terms and conditions carefully before applying.
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