NBFC Partner Review · October 2026Best for: Broad eligibility, lower CIBIL & semi-urban buyers

Muthoot Finance Used Car Loan — Interest Rates, Eligibility & EMI (October 2026)

Reviewed by Arjun Mehta, Head of Credit & Lending Partnerships (CFA, 12+ yrs Auto Finance, Nxcar Lending Desk)
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Muthoot Finance (via its vehicle finance division) prices used car loans from 14.75% to 18.75% a year on Nxcar. Among the broad-eligibility NBFCs that actively consider borrowers with CIBIL scores below 700 or informal income, Muthoot has the lowest starting rate at 14.75%—beating TVS Credit (15.25%), Cholamandalam (16.01%) and SK Finance (16.01%).Its 18.75% ceiling is also lower than TVS Credit's 20.00% and IndoStar's 21.01%. Muthoot achieves this by combining physical vehicle valuation with local branch verification, making it particularly strong in South India and semi-urban markets.If your CIBIL score is in the 620 to 699 band or your income is semi-documented, Muthoot Finance should be one of the first NBFCs you compare against TVS Credit.

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Muthoot Finance Used Car Loan Key Facts (October 2026)

Muthoot Finance used car loan interest rate, LTV, tenure and charges
Lender CategoryNBFC (Muthoot Vehicle & Asset Finance / Group)
Interest Rate (p.a., Reducing Balance)14.75% to 18.75%
EMI per ₹1 Lakh (5-Year Tenure)₹2,366 – ₹2,580
Maximum LTV (Funding Share)Up to 80% to 85% of valuation (Check with lender) of assessed vehicle valuation
Repayment Tenure Range12 to 60 months (1 to 5 years)
Max Car Age at Loan MaturityUp to 12 years at maturity
Minimum CIBIL Score Accepted600 to 650+ (evaluates thin file and low CIBIL)
Processing Fee & ForeclosureProcessing: Check with lender · Foreclosure: Fixed-rate loan; check Key Facts Statement
Typical Sanction & Disbursal Speed24 to 48 hours

Nxcar Lending Desk Note: Lowest starting floor (14.75%) among sub-700 CIBIL friendly NBFCs on Nxcar. (Median sanction time: 36 hrs; average loan size: ₹4,30,000).

what is Muthoot Finance's used car loan interest rate by slab?

Below is the October 2026 slab-wise pricing structure for Muthoot Finance across loan sizes, CIBIL bands, and income documentation tracks:

Muthoot Finance used car loan interest rate slabs
Borrower / Loan SlabIndicative Interest Rate (p.a.)Key Underwriting Note
All loan sizes14.75% to 18.75%Broad-eligibility risk pricing

Muthoot Finance Used Car Loan: Honest Pros and Cons

Why Borrowers Choose Muthoot

  • • Lowest starting rate (14.75%) among broad-eligibility NBFCs that consider sub-700 CIBIL profiles
  • • 18.75% ceiling is lower than TVS Credit (20.00%), IndoStar (21.01%) and Vastu (21.01%)
  • • Accepts field-verified self-employed and semi-urban income profiles

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Limitations & Watch-Outs

  • • Too expensive (14.75%+) for prime 750+ CIBIL salaried borrowers who qualify at banks
  • • Lower LTV may be offered on weak credit profiles

Muthoot Finance Used Car Loan EMI Table (₹3L to ₹12L over 5 Years)

Monthly EMIs and 5-year total interest computed on reducing-balance math across Muthoot's lowest (14.75%), mid (16.75%), and ceiling (18.75%) rates:

Computed 5-year monthly EMIs for Muthoot Finance across loan sizes
Loan Amount (60 Months)At Lowest Rate (14.75%)At Mid Rate (16.75%)At Ceiling Rate (18.75%)
₹3,00,000₹7,098/moInterest: ₹1,25,860₹7,416/moInterest: ₹1,44,930₹7,741/moInterest: ₹1,64,457
₹5,00,000₹11,829/moInterest: ₹2,09,767₹12,359/moInterest: ₹2,41,551₹12,902/moInterest: ₹2,74,096
₹8,00,000₹18,927/moInterest: ₹3,35,627₹19,775/moInterest: ₹3,86,481₹20,643/moInterest: ₹4,38,553
₹12,00,000₹28,391/moInterest: ₹5,03,441₹29,662/moInterest: ₹5,79,721₹30,964/moInterest: ₹6,57,829

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60 months (5 years)
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Estimated Monthly EMI

₹11,829/mo

Principal Loan Amount₹5,00,000
Total Interest Payable₹2,09,767
Total Amount Payable₹7,09,767

Muthoot Finance Pre-Owned Car Loan Eligibility & Documents

Salaried Applicants

₹15,000 to ₹18,000 a month (Check with lender)

Self-Employed Applicants

Field-assessed / cash-flow income accepted

Documents required for a used car loan in India
Document CategorySalaried ApplicantsSelf-Employed Applicants
Identity Proof (KYC)PAN card (mandatory) + Aadhaar card, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving LicencePAN card (personal & firm if applicable) + Aadhaar card, Passport, or Voter ID
Address ProofAadhaar, utility bill (electricity/water/gas < 60 days), or registered rent agreementResidence proof + Office/Shop proof (GST certificate, Udyam, Shop Act, utility bill)
Income ProofLast 3 months' salary slips and Form 16 (exempt under No-Income-Proof programs)Last 2 years' ITR with Computation of Income (or exempted under ABB / NIP banking programs)
Bank StatementsLast 6 months' salary bank account statement (PDF or Account Aggregator fetch)Last 6 to 12 months' primary current and savings bank statements
Vehicle DocumentsRegistration Certificate (RC), valid comprehensive insurance policy, pollution (PUC) certificate, physical inspection & valuation report, and existing loan NOC/foreclosure letter (if the car currently has active finance)

Muthoot Finance vs Other Used Car Loan Lenders

See how Muthoot Finance compares against its three closest peer lenders on rate, LTV, and car-age rules:

Comparison of Muthoot Finance against peer used car loan lenders
LenderInterest Rate (p.a.)Max LTVMax Car AgeBest For
Muthoot Finance (This Page)14.75% to 18.75%Up to 80% to 85% of valuation (Check with lender)12 yrs at maturityBroad eligibility, lower CIBIL & semi-urban buyers
Piramal Finance14.50% to 16.50%Up to 85% of valuation (Check with lender)12 yrs at maturitySelf-employed & salaried in Tier 2/3 cities
HDB Financial Services15.00% to 17.51%Up to 85% of valuation (Check with lender)12 yrs at maturityHDFC Bank subsidiary for non-prime profiles
IndoStar Capital15.01% to 21.01%Up to 80% of valuation (Check with lender)12 yrs at maturityOlder cars, commercial-adjacent & sub-700 CIBIL
Equitas Small Finance Bank13.00% to 15.00%Up to 80% of valuation (Check with lender)12 yrs at maturityVintage / older cars over 12 years

Frequently Asked Questions (Muthoot Finance Used Car Loan)

What is Muthoot Finance's used car loan interest rate in October 2026?+

Muthoot Finance's used car loan interest rate ranges from 14.75% to 18.75% per annum on a monthly reducing-balance basis in October 2026. The exact rate you receive depends on your CIBIL score band, whether you submit income proof (salary slips/ITR) or apply under a banking surrogate, and the age of the car.

How much does Muthoot Finance fund for a second-hand car (maximum LTV)?+

Muthoot Finance finances Up to 80% to 85% of valuation (Check with lender) of the car's independent valuation price, with repayment tenures from 12 to 60 months (5 years).

What is the maximum car age allowed for a Muthoot Finance used car loan?+

Muthoot Finance requires the car's age plus your chosen loan tenure not to exceed 12 years at loan maturity. For example, a 5-year-old car can be financed for up to 7 years.

What is the minimum CIBIL score required for a Muthoot Finance pre-owned car loan?+

Muthoot Finance's typical CIBIL requirement is 600 to 650+ (evaluates thin file and low CIBIL). ₹15,000 to ₹18,000 a month (Check with lender)

Can I pre-pay or foreclose my Muthoot Finance used car loan early?+

Yes. Foreclosure and pre-payment terms at Muthoot Finance are governed by your Key Facts Statement (Fixed-rate loan; check Key Facts Statement). Under the RBI Pre-payment Charges Directions 2025 (effective 1 January 2026), floating-rate consumer loans carry zero foreclosure penalty, while fixed-rate car loans typically charge 2% to 5% + GST after the initial lock-in period.

Does Muthoot Finance approve used car loans for CIBIL scores below 700?+

Yes. Muthoot Finance is one of Nxcar's broad-eligibility NBFC partners that evaluates CIBIL scores below 700 on a risk-priced basis between 14.75% and 18.75%, subject to vehicle valuation and field verification.

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Muthoot Finance rates: 14.75% to 18.75% · Max LTV: Up to 80% to 85% of valuation (Check with lender)