Medical Equipment Loan - Features, Interest Rates, Eligibility & Documents Required
Emerging medical technologies offer newer and more efficient ways for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. This makes it essential for any medical professional to have up-to-date equipment. However, upgrading a hospital or clinic with new medical devices like X-ray, MRI, or CAT scan machines can be expensive. A medical equipment loan can help cover these costs. One can then repay the borrowed amount in easy EMIs over the loan tenure.
Here are the interest rates and other charges associated with medical equipment loans available on Bajaj Markets:
Type of Charges |
Details |
Interest Rate |
11% p.a. onwards |
Processing Fee |
Up to 3% + GST |
Foreclosure Charges |
Up to 4.72% of the outstanding loan amount |
*Disclaimer: The mentioned rates are subject to change at the lender’s discretion
The following are some notable features of a loan for medical equipment you need to know before applying for it:
Larger Amount of Loans: With a medical equipment loan, you can get a loan amount of up to ₹50 Lakhs. With access to a larger amount of funds, equipping your healthcare facility with the latest apparatus becomes easier.
High Loan-to-Value (LTV) Ratio: Medical device loans are secured by the equipment you purchase using the loan amount. These loans come with a high LTV ratio, covering up to 85%-90% of the cost of the equipment.
Low Interest Rates: Since these loans are secured, you also enjoy low interest rates on your borrowing, translating into higher savings. The interest rate on healthcare equipment finance starts from as low as 11% p.a.
Easy Application Process: On Bajaj Markets, easily apply for the loan through a simple digital application process. This speed up the verification and loan approval process, enabling you to get quicker and smoother access to the required funds.
Flexible Loan Tenures: Most lending institutions offer flexible repayment tenures that can go up 96 months
When applying for a medical equipment loan, you or your healthcare facility need to fulfil the following eligibility requirements:
Individuals need to be self-employed doctors having a minimum qualification of an MBBS or BDS degree
Self-employed doctors practising Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy can also apply for this loan
In case of a healthcare facility, the promoter of the firm needs to be a doctor with the above-mentioned qualifications
Hospitals, pathological laboratories and diagnostic centres, nursing homes, and clinics are eligible to apply for these loans
If you are a self-employed doctor, you must be within the age bracket of 25 to 65 years
Some financial institutions may require you to have 1-3 years of post-qualification work experience
These are some common criteria that most lenders need you to fuilfil. However, these requirements vary depending on the lender you choose to get the loan from. Check all the criteria specified by the loan provider before you apply for a medical machinery loan.
The following are some documents you need to submit when applying for a loan for medical equipment:
Proof of Identity: Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport, or PAN card
Proof of Residence: Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport, utility bills, or rent agreement
Proof of Business Address: Utility bills or rent agreement
Proof of Income: ITR for the last 2 years or bank statement of the last 6 months
Proof of Business Address: PAN card, business address proof, and other registration documents
Proof of Identity of Director, Proprietor, or Partner: Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport, or PAN card
To apply for a medical equipment loan on Bajaj Markets, follow these steps:
Click on the ‘CHECK OFFER’ option on this page
Enter your personal and professional details
Select the lender you want to get the loan from
Provide the required loan amount and the preferred tenure
Submit the loan application
After this, a representative of the lender will reach out to you for further proceedings.
Reference of all T&C necessarily refers to the terms of the Partners as regards to pre-approved offers and loan processing time amongst other conditions.
The maximum loan tenure for a medical equipment loan is 96 months.
Medical equipment financing refers to the amount you can borrow to purchase medical devices for your healthcare facility.
With a medical equipment loan, you can finance devices like X-ray machines, MRI or CT Scan machines, dental or surgical instruments, etc.
Yes, you can prepay or foreclose your medical equipment loan at any point of repayment tenure. However, note that you will have to pay a fee of up to 4.72% (plus taxes) of the loan balance. This amount can vary across lenders.
No, it is not necessary for you to have a guarantor. However, it may depend on the bank’s policies and the loan amount you wish to borrow.
Yes, you usually need a good credit score to get a medical equipment loan.