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Axis Bank vs Bajaj Finance: Which Is Better for a Loan?

Written by KhatuLoans Editorial Team · Edited by Hemant Kumar, Founder and Editor · Figures checked · Information only, not a lender

Axis Bank advertises the lower starting personal loan rate here, 9.99%, compared with 10% at Bajaj Finance. Bajaj Finance advertises the lower starting home loan rate here, 7.25%, compared with 8.20% at Axis Bank. A starting rate is the best case, not a typical offer, so confirm the annual percentage rate (APR) and total repayable amount in each lender's Key Fact Statement. Figures are as published on the lenders' own websites and checked 12 October 2026.

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Key takeaways: Axis Bank vs Bajaj Finance

  • Axis Bank advertises the lower starting personal loan rate here, 9.99%, compared with 10% at Bajaj Finance.
  • Bajaj Finance advertises the lower starting home loan rate here, 7.25%, compared with 8.20% at Axis Bank.
  • All of them publish a numeric starting rate for: personal loan, home loan, car loan and two-wheeler loan. That is the part of this page you can rank like for like.
  • A starting rate is the best case. Ask each lender for its Key Fact Statement and compare the APR and total repayable amount before you choose.

Quick verdict: who each lender suits

Built only from figures the lenders publish. It says where each lender is ahead on paper, not who will approve you.

Pick Axis Bank if you want

  • The lower published starting personal loan rate (9.99%)

Pick Bajaj Finance if you want

  • The lower published starting home loan rate (7.25%)
  • The longer home loan tenure (up to 32 years)
  • The widest range of loan types with a published rate (5)
Personal loan: published starting rate (lower is better)
Axis Bank9.99% ✓
Bajaj Finance10%
Home loan: published starting rate (lower is better)
Axis Bank8.20%
Bajaj Finance7.25% ✓

Starting rates are the best case a lender advertises. Your offered rate depends on your profile.

Axis Bank vs Bajaj Finance at a glance

DetailAxis BankBajaj Finance
Lender typePrivate bankNBFC
Legal nameAxis Bank LimitedBajaj Finance Limited
Loan types with a published ratePersonal loan, Home loan, Car loan, Two-wheeler loanPersonal loan, Home loan, Loan against property, Business loan, Gold loan, Car loan, Two-wheeler loan
Personal loan: published rateStarting at 9.99% p.a.10% to 30.5% p.a. (starting from 10% p.a.)
Personal loan: maximum tenureNot published108 months
Home loan: published rateStarting at 8.20%* p.a.Starts at 7.25% p.a. (range 7.25%-20% salaried; 7.70%-20% self-employed; 7.30%-20% professionals)
Home loan: maximum tenureUp to 30 yearsUp to 32 years
Official websiteaxis.bank.inbajajfinserv.in

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Axis Bank vs Bajaj Finance personal loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting personal loan rates as published: Axis Bank from 9.99% and Bajaj Finance from 10%. Axis Bank is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are offered.

DetailAxis BankBajaj Finance
Published rateStarting at 9.99% p.a.10% to 30.5% p.a. (starting from 10% p.a.)
Rate basisNot publishedfixed
Loan amountUp to Rs 50 lakhsRs. 40,000 to Rs. 55 lakh
Maximum tenureNot published108 months
Processing feeNot publishedUp to 4.13% of loan amount, inclusive of taxes
Prepayment / foreclosureNot publishedTerm loan: up to 4.72% (incl. taxes) on outstanding for full prepayment and on principal prepaid for part-prepayment
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedAge 21 to 80 (80 or younger at end of tenure); CIBIL 650 or higher; salaried or self-employed
Other terms published
  • Instant approval
  • No collateral required
  • Flexible repayment
  • Fully online application
  • Disbursal within 24 hours, subject to terms
  • Tenure 12 to 108 months
  • Unsecured, no collateral or guarantor
  • Flexi loans carry no part-prepayment charge
Official sourceaxis.bank.in/loans/personal-loan
axis.bank.in/loans/personal-loan/interest-rates-charges
bajajfinserv.in/personal-loan

EMI illustration: ₹5 lakh over 5 years

LenderRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
Axis Bank9.99%₹10,621₹1,37,264₹6,37,264
Bajaj Finance10%₹10,624₹1,37,411₹6,37,411

Illustration only, at each lender's lowest published rate. It leaves out processing fees, GST, insurance and any other charges, and it is not an offer. Your approved rate may be higher.

Read the full guide: Personal loan

Axis Bank vs Bajaj Finance home loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting home loan rates as published: Axis Bank from 8.20% and Bajaj Finance from 7.25%. Bajaj Finance is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are offered. Bajaj Finance lists the longer maximum tenure (up to 32 years).

DetailAxis BankBajaj Finance
Published rateStarting at 8.20%* p.a.Starts at 7.25% p.a. (range 7.25%-20% salaried; 7.70%-20% self-employed; 7.30%-20% professionals)
Rate basisNot publishedfixed or floating (floating can be linked to external benchmark such as repo rate)
Loan amountUp to Rs 5 croreUp to Rs. 15 crore
Maximum tenureUp to 30 yearsUp to 32 years
Processing feeNot publishedNominal fee at application stage; amount not stated
Prepayment / foreclosureNot publishedFloating-rate individuals: Nil prepayment and foreclosure
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedIndian resident; age 23-67 salaried, 23-70 self-employed at maturity; CIBIL 725 or higher ideal
Other terms published
  • Loan up to Rs 5 crore
  • Tenure up to 30 years
  • Approval in 48 hours of submission
  • Top-up loan up to Rs 1 crore or higher on balance transfer
  • No foreclosure fee for individuals on floating-rate loans
  • EMIs starting at Rs 671 per lakh
Official sourceaxis.bank.in/loans/home-loan
axis.bank.in/loans/home-loan/interest-rates-charges
bajajfinserv.in/home-loan

EMI illustration: ₹50 lakh over 20 years

LenderRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
Axis Bank8.20%₹42,446₹51,87,159₹1,01,87,159
Bajaj Finance7.25%₹39,519₹44,84,512₹94,84,512

Illustration only, at each lender's lowest published rate. It leaves out processing fees, GST, insurance and any other charges, and it is not an offer. Your approved rate may be higher.

Read the full guide: Home loan

Axis Bank vs Bajaj Finance loan against property: rate, fees and tenure

Only Bajaj Finance publishes a numeric starting rate for this product, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. Axis Bank does not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on its site.

DetailAxis BankBajaj Finance
Published rateNot published7.5% to 14.25% p.a. (ECLGS: 7.50% to 13%)
Rate basisNot publishedfixed or floating (may be linked to repo rate)
Loan amountMinimum Rs 5 lakhsUp to Rs 15.50 crore
Maximum tenureNot published15 years
Processing feeNot publishedUp to 3.54% of loan amount, inclusive of taxes
Prepayment / foreclosureNot publishedTerm loan: up to 4.72% of outstanding on full prepayment and of principal prepaid on part
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedAge 21 (18 for non-financial property owners) to 85; CIBIL 650 or higher ideal; salaried or self-employed
Other terms published
  • Variants: Lease Rental Discounting, Overdraft Against Property, Reverse Mortgage
  • Loan up to Rs 15.50 crore
  • Disbursal in 72 hours of approval
  • Tenure up to 15 years
  • No end-use restrictions
Official sourceaxis.bank.in/loans/loan-against-propertybajajfinserv.in/loan-against-property

Read the full guide: Loan against property

Axis Bank vs Bajaj Finance business loan: rate, fees and tenure

Only Bajaj Finance publishes a numeric starting rate for this product, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. Axis Bank does not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on its site.

DetailAxis BankBajaj Finance
Published rateNot published14% to 23.50% p.a. (ECLGS 5.0: 8% to 13%)
Rate basisNot publishedper annum; reducing/flat not stated
Loan amountUp to Rs 35 lakh (unsecured, basis banking conduct)Rs. 2 lakh (Rs. 50,000 under ECLGS 5.0) to Rs. 80 lakh
Maximum tenureNot published96 months
Processing feeNot publishedUp to 4.72% of loan amount, inclusive of taxes
Prepayment / foreclosureNot publishedFull prepayment up to 4.72% of outstanding; part prepayment up to 4.72% of principal prepaid on Term Loans
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedBusiness vintage at least 3 years; CIBIL 650 or higher; self-employed; age 21 to 80 at end of tenure
Other terms published
  • Assessed on bank statements
  • Term, Flexi Dropline and Flexi Hybrid variants
  • No collateral or guarantor
  • Minimal documentation
  • Quick disbursal after approval
Official sourceaxis.bank.in/business-banking/small-business-banking/unsecured-loans/unsecured-business-loan-basis-banking-conductbajajfinserv.in/business-loan

Read the full guide: Business loan

Axis Bank vs Bajaj Finance gold loan: rate, fees and tenure

Only Bajaj Finance publishes a numeric starting rate for this product, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. Axis Bank does not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on its site.

DetailAxis BankBajaj Finance
Published rateNot published9.50% to 24.25% p.a.
Rate basisNot publishedper annum
Loan amountNot publishedRs 5,000 to Rs 2 crore
Maximum tenureNot published12 months
Processing feeNot published0.20% of loan amount, min Rs 150, max Rs 1,000 (incl. taxes), deducted upfront
Prepayment / foreclosureNot publishedNil for full and part prepayment
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedAge 21 to 80; salaried, self-employed or pensioner; gold 18-22 karat
Other terms published
  • Low-interest gold loan
  • Part-release facility
  • Free insurance on gold in custody
  • Flexible interest payment schedule
  • Secure vault storage
Official sourceaxis.bank.in/loans/gold-loanbajajfinserv.in/gold-loan

Read the full guide: Gold loan

Axis Bank vs Bajaj Finance vehicle loans

Vehicle loan terms as these lenders publish them.

DetailAxis BankBajaj Finance
Car loan: published rate8.90% - 11.70%Up to 12.25% p.a.
Car loan: maximum tenureUp to 8 years (per Axis Bank car loan calculator)12-96 months
Car loan: processing feeUp to 2% of loan + GST; documentation Rs 700 + GSTUp to 2.95% of loan amount (incl. taxes)
Two-wheeler loan: published rate10% - 28%Up to 24.25% p.a.
Two-wheeler loan: maximum tenure12-48 months (superbikes 12-60 months)Not published
Two-wheeler loan: processing feeNot publishedUp to 5% of loan amount (incl. taxes)

Full vehicle loan comparison for Axis Bank vs Bajaj Finance (all vehicle types, EMI tables and sources) · Vehicle loans guide

Which is better: Axis Bank or Bajaj Finance?

No lender is best for everyone. This is how the published figures split, product by product.

  • Personal loan, lower starting rate: Axis Bank (9.99%) versus 10% at Bajaj Finance.
  • Home loan, lower starting rate: Bajaj Finance (7.25%) versus 8.20% at Axis Bank.
  • Home loan, longer maximum tenure: Bajaj Finance (up to 32 years). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.

Pick on total cost, not the headline rate: ask each lender for the Key Fact Statement and compare the APR and total repayable amount. A low rate with a high processing fee can cost more than a slightly higher rate with no fee. If you already bank with one of them, a salary or relationship account can change the rate you are offered, so ask.

Bank type and how each lender sets its rate

Axis Bank is a private bank and Bajaj Finance is a nbfc.

How the lenders' own pages say their rates are set:

  • Bajaj Finance personal loan: fixed.
  • Bajaj Finance home loan: fixed or floating (floating can be linked to external benchmark such as repo rate).

Public sector banks, private banks and non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) price differently. Banks usually link floating rates to the RBI repo rate or their own benchmark and add a spread based on your credit score; NBFCs more often quote a range wider at the top and charge higher processing fees. Some publish a range, some only a starting rate and some only a ceiling, which is why this page compares like with like and marks every gap as not published instead of guessing.

About Axis Bank and Bajaj Finance

Axis Bank

Private bank · Axis Bank Limited

We found published terms for personal loan, home loan, loan against property, business loan and gold loan on Axis Bank's website.

Lowest published starting rate on this page: 8.20% (Home loan)

Bajaj Finance

NBFC · Bajaj Finance Limited

We found published terms for personal loan, home loan, loan against property, business loan, gold loan and education loan on Bajaj Finance's website.

Lowest published starting rate on this page: 7.25% (Home loan)

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What to check before you choose a lender

  1. Ask for the Key Fact Statement (KFS). RBI requires lenders to give you one before you sign, showing the interest rate, all fees, the APR and the total amount you will repay.
  2. Compare APR, not the headline rate. Processing fee, documentation charges and insurance change the real cost.
  3. Check the rate basis. A floating rate moves with the lender's benchmark; a fixed rate does not. Ask when the rate resets.
  4. Ask about prepayment and foreclosure. Floating-rate loans to individuals cannot carry pre-closure charges; fixed-rate loans often do.
  5. Read the eligibility and documents. Income, credit score, employment type and collateral decide the rate band you land in.

Sources, method and last check

Every figure above comes from the lender's own website. We checked them on 12 October 2026 (vehicle loan figures on 4 October 2026) and list the pages used.

Verification log: what we checked for each lender
LenderOfficial pages openedLoan types with a published rateLoan types where rate is not publishedLast checked
Axis Bank94412 October 2026
Bajaj Finance107112 October 2026

A "not published" count means we opened the lender's page for that product and the rate was not shown there, or the lender has no such page on its site. If you spot an error, tell us and we will correct it.

Method: we list only figures we could read on the lender's official pages. A blank means the lender does not publish that figure on the page we checked, and we never estimate one. Rankings use the published starting rate and published maximum tenure only. Read our editorial policy, how we make money and tell us about an error.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Axis Bank or Bajaj Finance?

Axis Bank advertises the lower starting personal loan rate here, 9.99%, compared with 10% at Bajaj Finance. Bajaj Finance advertises the lower starting home loan rate here, 7.25%, compared with 8.20% at Axis Bank. A starting rate is the best case, not a typical offer, so confirm the annual percentage rate (APR) and total repayable amount in each lender's Key Fact Statement. Figures are as published on the lenders' own websites and checked 12 October 2026. The better choice depends on your profile, the loan type, the amount and the fees in your offer letter.

Bajaj Finance or Axis Bank: which should I pick for a loan?

Order does not change the comparison, so Axis Bank vs Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finance vs Axis Bank are the same page. Start with the loan type you need: the sections above show each lender's published rate, fees, tenure and prepayment terms for it, and the lower starting rate is not always the lower total cost.

Which has the lower personal loan interest rate: Axis Bank or Bajaj Finance?

Axis Bank has the lower published starting rate. Published starting rates: Axis Bank 9.99% and Bajaj Finance 10% (checked 12 October 2026). Your actual rate depends on your credit profile and the lender's approval.

What is the personal loan processing fee at Axis Bank and Bajaj Finance?

Axis Bank: not published. Bajaj Finance: Up to 4.13% of loan amount, inclusive of taxes. Fees can change and GST is usually extra, so check the Key Fact Statement.

Which has the lower home loan interest rate: Axis Bank or Bajaj Finance?

Bajaj Finance has the lower published starting rate. Published starting rates: Axis Bank 8.20% and Bajaj Finance 7.25% (checked 12 October 2026). Your actual rate depends on your credit profile and the lender's approval.

What is the home loan processing fee at Axis Bank and Bajaj Finance?

Axis Bank: not published. Bajaj Finance: Nominal fee at application stage; amount not stated. Fees can change and GST is usually extra, so check the Key Fact Statement.

What is the maximum home loan tenure at Axis Bank and Bajaj Finance?

Axis Bank: up to 30 years. Bajaj Finance: up to 32 years.

How much personal loan can I get from Axis Bank and Bajaj Finance?

Axis Bank: Up to Rs 50 lakhs. Bajaj Finance: Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 55 lakh. The lender decides the final amount from your income, credit score and existing obligations.

What is the EMI on a ₹5 lakh personal loan at Axis Bank and Bajaj Finance?

Over 5 years at each lender's lowest published rate: Axis Bank about ₹10,621 a month at 9.99%; Bajaj Finance about ₹10,624 a month at 10%. An illustration that leaves out fees, GST and insurance; your offered rate may be higher.

What is the EMI on a ₹50 lakh home loan at Axis Bank and Bajaj Finance?

Over 20 years at each lender's lowest published rate: Axis Bank about ₹42,446 a month at 8.20%; Bajaj Finance about ₹39,519 a month at 7.25%. An illustration that leaves out fees, GST and insurance; your offered rate may be higher.

Can I prepay or foreclose a home loan early at Axis Bank and Bajaj Finance?

Axis Bank: not published. Bajaj Finance: Floating-rate individuals: Nil prepayment and foreclosure. Floating-rate loans to individuals cannot carry pre-closure charges; fixed-rate loans often do.

Which loans do Axis Bank and Bajaj Finance publish rates for?

Axis Bank: personal loan, home loan. Bajaj Finance: personal loan, home loan, loan against property, business loan, gold loan. Based on each lender's own website, checked 12 October 2026.

Are Axis Bank and Bajaj Finance regulated by the RBI?

Axis Bank is a bank regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI); Bajaj Finance is a non-banking finance company registered with and regulated by the RBI. Check a lender's registration on the RBI website before you apply, and apply only through its official channels.

Are the rates on this page the rate I will get?

No. They are the rates the lenders publish, usually a range or a starting rate. Your approved rate depends on your credit score, income, loan amount, tenure and, for secured loans, the asset. Always read the Key Fact Statement before you sign.

KhatuLoans is not a lender and is not paid by the lenders named here to rank them. Rates, fees and eligibility change; always confirm with the lender. Read our editorial policy and how we make money.