| Principal holiday | 12 to 36 months | 0 to 36 months (no later disbursal if 0) |
| Interest during holiday | Only on the amount disbursed | Only on the amount disbursed |
| Staged withdrawals | Yes, within the holiday period | Yes, within the holiday period |
| Minimum split disbursal | ₹5,000 or the available amount, whichever is lower | ₹5,000 or the available amount, whichever is lower |
| Unused limit | Lapses if not used within the holiday | Lapses if not used within the holiday |
| Replenishment | Not permitted. Repaid amounts cannot be withdrawn again. | Not permitted. Repaid amounts cannot be withdrawn again. |
| Part payments without charges | No | Up to 20% of sanctioned amount in year 1, and a further 20% from the 13th EMI onward |
| After the holiday | Regular principal + interest EMI. No further drawdown. | Regular principal + interest EMI. No further drawdown. |