Glossary
Tenure
Tenure is the length of time over which a loan is to be repaid, usually stated in months or years. A longer tenure lowers the EMI but increases the total interest you pay, and a shorter tenure does the opposite. Lenders set maximum tenures by product and by borrower profile, such as age.
Related terms: EMI (Equated Monthly Instalment), Moratorium, Interest Rate.
Published 12 Nov 2026
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