Glossary
FOIR (Fixed Obligations to Income Ratio)
FOIR is the share of your monthly income that goes to fixed obligations, such as existing EMIs, card dues and the EMI of the new loan. Lenders set a maximum FOIR they will accept, and it differs by lender and income level. A lower FOIR leaves more room to borrow. You can improve it by clearing small
Related terms: Debt-to-Income Ratio, EMI (Equated Monthly Instalment), Eligibility Criteria.
Published 12 Nov 2026
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