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Axis Bank vs Hero FinCorp vs ICICI Bank: Which Is Better for a Loan?

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

For a personal loan, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank start lowest (9.99%) versus 17.90% at Hero FinCorp. On a car loan, ICICI Bank has the lowest published starting rate at 8.40%, against 8.90% at Axis Bank and 9% at Hero FinCorp. The page also compares two-wheeler loans. A starting rate is the best case, not a typical offer, so confirm the annual percentage rate (APR) and total repayable amount in each loan provider's Key Fact Statement. Figures are as published on the loan providers' own websites and checked 12 October 2026.

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Key takeaways: Axis Bank vs Hero FinCorp vs ICICI Bank

  • For a personal loan, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank start lowest (9.99%) versus 17.90% at Hero FinCorp.
  • On a car loan, ICICI Bank has the lowest published starting rate at 8.40%, against 8.90% at Axis Bank and 9% at Hero FinCorp.
  • For a two-wheeler loan, Axis Bank starts lowest (10%) versus 14% at Hero FinCorp and 10.25% at ICICI Bank.
  • All of them publish a numeric starting rate for: personal loan, car loan and two-wheeler loan. That is the part of this page you can rank like for like.
  • No numeric starting rate on the loan provider's own site: Hero FinCorp for home loan. We show "Not published" instead of estimating.
  • A starting rate is the best case. Ask each loan provider for its Key Fact Statement and compare the APR and total repayable amount before you choose.

Quick verdict: who each loan provider suits

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

Pick Axis Bank if you want

  • A joint-lowest published starting personal loan rate (9.99%)
  • The lower published starting two-wheeler loan rate (10%)

Where Hero FinCorp stands

No clear edge on the published figures we could compare. Check the product sections below and the Key Fact Statement.

Pick ICICI Bank if you want

  • A joint-lowest published starting personal loan rate (9.99%)
  • The lower published starting car loan rate (8.40%)
Personal loan: published starting rate (lower is better)
Axis Bank9.99% ✓
Hero FinCorp17.90%
ICICI Bank9.99% ✓
Car loan: published starting rate (lower is better)
Axis Bank8.90%
Hero FinCorp9%
ICICI Bank8.40% ✓
Two-wheeler loan: published starting rate (lower is better)
Axis Bank10% ✓
Hero FinCorp14%
ICICI Bank10.25%

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

Axis Bank vs Hero FinCorp vs ICICI Bank at a glance

DetailAxis BankHero FinCorpICICI Bank
Loan provider typePrivate bankNBFCPrivate bank
Legal nameAxis Bank LimitedHero FinCorp LimitedICICI Bank Limited
Loan types with a published ratePersonal loan, Home loan, Car loan, Two-wheeler loanPersonal loan, Loan against property, Business loan, Education loan, Car loan, Two-wheeler loanPersonal loan, Home loan, Gold loan, Education loan, Car loan, Two-wheeler loan
Personal loan: published rateStarting at 9.99% p.a.Starting from 17.9% p.a.Starts at 9.99% p.a.
Personal loan: maximum tenureNot publishedNot published84 months (min 12 months)
Home loan: published rateStarting at 8.20% p.a.Not publishedStarts from 8.50% p.a.
Home loan: maximum tenureUp to 30 yearsNot publishedUp to 30 years based on eligibility
Official websiteaxis.bank.inherofincorp.comicici.bank.in

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Axis Bank vs Hero FinCorp vs ICICI Bank personal loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting personal loan rates as published: Axis Bank from 9.99%, Hero FinCorp from 17.90% and ICICI Bank from 9.99%. Axis Bank and ICICI Bank are lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are offered.

DetailAxis BankHero FinCorpICICI Bank
Published rateStarting at 9.99% p.a.Starting from 17.9% p.a.Starts at 9.99% p.a.
Rate basisNot publishedNot publishedfixed; varies by loan amount, profile, employment type, relationship
Loan amountUp to Rs 50 lakhsNot publishedRs 50,000 to Rs 50,00,000
Maximum tenureNot publishedNot published84 months (min 12 months)
Processing feeNot publishedMinimum 2.5% + GST, deducted at disbursal (non-refundable)Up to 2% of loan amount + applicable taxes
Prepayment / foreclosureNot publishedPrepayment charges: not applicable. Foreclosure: 5% + GST on outstanding principalForeclosure allowed after 1 EMI; no foreclosure charges after 24 EMIs, charges may apply before per service charges
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedNot publishedSalaried age 18-58 (FAQ: 20-58), min income Rs 30,000/month; self-employed 23+; CIBIL 750+ preferred
Other terms published
  • Instant approval
  • No collateral required
  • Flexible repayment
  • Fully online application
  • High loan eligibility up to Rs 7 Lakh
  • Attractive interest rates
  • Digital application process
  • No foreclosure charges after 24 EMIs
  • Tenure up to 84 months
  • No collateral required
  • Fixed rates from 9.99% p.a.
Official sourceaxis.bank.in/loans/personal-loan
axis.bank.in/loans/personal-loan/interest-rates-charges
herofincorp.com/personal-loan-fees-and-chargesicici.bank.in/personal-banking/loans/personal-loan

EMI illustration: ₹5 lakh over 5 years

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
Axis Bank9.99%₹10,621₹1,37,264₹6,37,264
Hero FinCorp17.90%₹12,670₹2,60,172₹7,60,172
ICICI Bank9.99%₹10,621₹1,37,264₹6,37,264

Illustration only, at each loan provider'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 Hero FinCorp vs ICICI Bank personal loan: full comparison with EMI, fees and FAQs

Axis Bank vs Hero FinCorp vs ICICI Bank home loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting home loan rates as published: Axis Bank from 8.20% and ICICI Bank from 8.50%. Axis Bank is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are offered. Hero FinCorp has no home loan terms we could verify on its official site.

DetailAxis BankHero FinCorpICICI Bank
Published rateStarting at 8.20% p.a.Not publishedStarts from 8.50% p.a.
Rate basisNot publishedNot publishedfloating (tied to RBI repo rate) or fixed; varies by profile
Loan amountUp to Rs 5 croreNot publishedUp to Rs 10 crore (og description says Rs 5 crore)
Maximum tenureUp to 30 yearsNot publishedUp to 30 years based on eligibility
Processing feeNot publishedNot publishedUp to 2% of loan amount + applicable taxes
Prepayment / foreclosureNot publishedNot publishedNil for floating-rate home loans; fixed-rate not stated
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedNot publishedAge 20-65 salaried, 21-70 self-employed; credit score 700+ (FAQ: ideally 750+); residents and NRIs
Other terms published
  • Loan up to Rs 5 crore
  • Tenure up to 30 years
Not published
  • Online sanction
  • Nil prepayment charges
  • Flexible tenure
Official sourceaxis.bank.in/loans/home-loan
axis.bank.in/loans/home-loan/interest-rates-charges
Not publishedicici.bank.in/personal-banking/loans/home-loan

EMI illustration: ₹50 lakh over 20 years

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
Axis Bank8.20%₹42,446₹51,87,159₹1,01,87,159
ICICI Bank8.50%₹43,391₹54,13,879₹1,04,13,879

Illustration only, at each loan provider'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 Hero FinCorp vs ICICI Bank loan against property: rate, fees and tenure

Only Hero FinCorp publishes a numeric starting rate for this product, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. ICICI Bank lists the longer maximum tenure (up to 15 years). Axis Bank and ICICI Bank do not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on their site.

DetailAxis BankHero FinCorpICICI Bank
Published rateNot published11% to 17%Not published
Rate basisNot publishedReducing balanceNot published
Loan amountMinimum Rs 5 lakhsUp to ₹7.5 CrUp to 75% of property market value may be availed (LTV, per FAQ)
Maximum tenureNot publishedUp to 10 yearsUp to 15 years
Processing feeNot published1% + GSTNot published
Prepayment / foreclosureNot publishedPercentage-based part-prepayment and pre-closure charges mentioned; rates not statedNil foreclosure charges for SMEs; others per service charges page
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedAge 25 to 75 years; stable income; CIBIL 750+ preferredAge 20-65 salaried, 21-70 self-employed; credit score 700+; residents and NRIs
Other terms published
  • Variants: Lease Rental Discounting, Overdraft Against Property, Reverse Mortgage
  • Loan up to ₹7.5 Cr
  • Quick sanctioning
  • Up to 75% of property's market value
  • Flexible tenure
  • Instant provisional sanction
  • Nil foreclosure charges for SMEs
  • Tenure up to 15 years
  • Special LTV for doctors
Official sourceaxis.bank.in/loans/loan-against-propertyherofincorp.com/loan-against-property-interest-ratesicici.bank.in/personal-banking/loans/home-loan/loan-against-property

Read the full guide: Loan against property

Axis Bank vs Hero FinCorp vs ICICI Bank business loan: rate, fees and tenure

Only Hero FinCorp publishes a numeric starting rate for this product, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. Axis Bank and ICICI Bank do not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on their site.

DetailAxis BankHero FinCorpICICI Bank
Published rateNot publishedStarting from 14% p.a.; up to maximum 30%Secured: up to Repo Rate + 6.0% (non-PSL); CGTMSE-backed: up to Repo Rate + 6.50%
Rate basisNot publishedFixed or floating optionsrepo-linked
Loan amountUp to Rs 35 lakh (unsecured, basis banking conduct)Rs. 5 Lakh to Rs. 50 LakhNot published
Maximum tenureNot published4 years (minimum 1 year)Not published
Processing feeNot publishedPer Sanction Letter cum KFS; FAQ says typically up to 2.5% of loan amountUp to 2% of facility amount + applicable taxes
Prepayment / foreclosureNot publishedNot allowed in 12-month lock-in; after that 5% + taxes on outstanding principalPer sanction letter terms; nil foreclosure charges for micro and small enterprises
Other terms published
  • Assessed on bank statements
  • Loans up to Rs. 50 Lakh
  • Collateral-free loan
  • Instant approval
  • Fixed or floating interest rate options
Not published
Official sourceaxis.bank.in/business-banking/small-business-banking/unsecured-loans/unsecured-business-loan-basis-banking-conductherofincorp.com/business-loan-interest-ratesicici.bank.in/business-banking/business-loans/schedule-of-charges

Read the full guide: Business loan

Axis Bank vs Hero FinCorp vs ICICI Bank gold loan: rate, fees and tenure

Only ICICI Bank 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. Hero FinCorp has no gold loan terms we could verify on its official site.

DetailAxis BankHero FinCorpICICI Bank
Published rateNot publishedNot publishedRanges from 8.55% to 16.50% (Q4 Jan-Mar 2026 per page; FAQ min 8.75%, meta description 'starting at 9.25%')
Loan amountNot publishedNot publishedUp to Rs 3 crore (meta description says Rs 2 Cr)
Processing feeNot publishedNot publishedUp to 2% of loan amount + applicable taxes
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedNot publishedIndian citizens aged 18-85
Other terms published
  • Low-interest gold loan
Not published
  • Loan based on gold purity and weight
  • Quick processing
  • Flexible repayment options
Official sourceaxis.bank.in/loans/gold-loanNot publishedicici.bank.in/personal-banking/loans/gold-loan

Read the full guide: Gold loan

Axis Bank vs Hero FinCorp vs ICICI Bank education loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting education loan rates as published: Hero FinCorp from 17.90% and ICICI Bank from 8.50%. ICICI Bank is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are offered. ICICI Bank lists the longer maximum tenure (up to 15 years). Axis Bank has no education loan terms we could verify on its official site.

DetailAxis BankHero FinCorpICICI Bank
Published rateNot publishedStarting from 17.9% p.a. (personal loan for students)Starts at 8.50% p.a. up to 10.25% p.a. (indicative)
Rate basisNot publishedNot publishedvaries by secured/unsecured, course type and institute category
Loan amountNot published₹50,000 to ₹7 lakhUp to Rs 3 crore
Maximum tenureNot published36 monthsUp to 15 years
Processing feeNot publishedMinimum 2.5% + GSTNot published
Prepayment / foreclosureNot publishedPrepayment: not applicable. Foreclosure: 5% + GST on outstanding principalNo foreclosure charges
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedAge 21-58; salaried or self-employed; min net monthly income ₹15,000; CIBIL 725+ preferredIndian national; age 16-65 at maturity; 10+2 or diploma; confirmed admission to listed institute; good academic record
Other terms publishedNot published
  • Online approval in about 10 minutes
  • No security or collateral needed
  • Paper-free digital application
  • Tenures from 12 to 36 months
  • Zero margin money for 1,500+ selected institutes
  • No foreclosure charges
  • Flexible repayment options
  • Pre-admission sanction letter
Official sourceNot publishedherofincorp.com/personal-loans/education-loanicici.bank.in/personal-banking/loans/education-loan

Read the full guide: Education loan

Axis Bank vs Hero FinCorp vs ICICI Bank vehicle loans

On a car loan, ICICI Bank has the lowest published starting rate at 8.40%, against 8.90% at Axis Bank and 9% at Hero FinCorp. For a two-wheeler loan, Axis Bank starts lowest (10%) versus 14% at Hero FinCorp and 10.25% at ICICI Bank.

DetailAxis BankHero FinCorpICICI Bank
Car loan: published rate8.90% - 11.70%9% - 18% p.a.From 8.40%
Car loan: maximum tenureUp to 8 years (per Axis Bank car loan calculator)120 monthsUp to 84 months
Car loan: processing feeUp to 2% of loan + GST; documentation Rs 700 + GSTUp to 3% of loan amountUp to Rs 8,500 + GST
Two-wheeler loan: published rate10% - 28%14% - 36% p.a.10.25% - 26.10%
Two-wheeler loan: maximum tenure12-48 months (superbikes 12-60 months)60 monthsUp to 36 months
Two-wheeler loan: processing feeNot publishedVaries by approved loan; no figure publishedUp to 4% of loan amount

Vehicle loans guide

Which is better: Axis Bank, Hero FinCorp or ICICI Bank?

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

  • Personal loan, lower starting rate: Axis Bank and ICICI Bank (9.99%) versus 17.90% at Hero FinCorp.
  • Car loan, lower starting rate: ICICI Bank (8.40%) versus 8.90% at Axis Bank and 9% at Hero FinCorp.
  • Two-wheeler loan, lower starting rate: Axis Bank (10%) versus 14% at Hero FinCorp and 10.25% at ICICI Bank.
  • Loan against property, longer maximum tenure: ICICI Bank (up to 15 years). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.
  • Education loan, longer maximum tenure: ICICI Bank (up to 15 years). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.

Pick on total cost, not the headline rate: ask each loan provider 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 loan provider sets its rate

Axis Bank and ICICI Bank are private banks and Hero FinCorp is an NBFC.

How the loan providers' own pages say their rates are set:

  • ICICI Bank personal loan: fixed; varies by loan amount, profile, employment type, relationship.
  • ICICI Bank home loan: floating (tied to RBI repo rate) or fixed; varies by profile.

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 wider range with a higher ceiling 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, Hero FinCorp and ICICI Bank

Axis Bank

Private bank · Axis Bank Limited

We found terms for personal loan, home loan, loan against property, business loan and gold loan on Axis Bank's website. Where a rate is missing, the tables on this page say Not published.

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

Hero FinCorp

NBFC · Hero FinCorp Limited

We found terms for personal loan, loan against property, business loan and education loan on Hero FinCorp's website. Where a rate is missing, the tables on this page say Not published.

Lowest published starting rate on this page: 11% (Loan against property)

ICICI Bank

Private bank · ICICI Bank Limited

We found terms for personal loan, home loan, loan against property, business loan, gold loan and education loan on ICICI Bank's website. Where a rate is missing, the tables on this page say Not published.

Lowest published starting rate on this page: 8.50% (Home loan)

Explore each loan provider: loans, calculators and more comparisons

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What to check before you choose a loan provider

  1. Ask for the Key Fact Statement (KFS). RBI requires loan providers 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 loan provider'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.

Terms used on this page

Plain meanings of the terms this comparison uses.

Starting rate: The lowest rate a loan provider advertises for a product. Most borrowers are offered a higher rate, because the final rate depends on credit score, income, employer and loan amount.

APR: Annual percentage rate. It adds the processing fee and other charges to the interest rate, so it shows the yearly cost of the loan better than the interest rate alone.

Key Fact Statement: A short summary the loan provider gives you before you sign. It lists the interest rate, every fee, the APR and the total amount you will repay. RBI requires it for retail loans.

Floating rate and repo rate: A floating rate moves with a benchmark, and for banks that is usually the RBI repo rate, the rate at which RBI lends to banks. A fixed rate stays the same for the period you agree.

Processing fee: A one-time charge for handling the application. It is usually a percentage of the loan amount plus GST, and it is often deducted before the money reaches you.

Credit score: A number from 300 to 900 that shows how you have repaid past loans and cards. A higher score usually gets you a lower rate.

Sources, method and last check

Every figure above comes from the loan provider'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 loan provider
Loan providerOfficial pages openedLoan types with a published rateLoan types where rate is not publishedLast checked
Axis Bank94412 October 2026
Hero FinCorp76212 October 2026
ICICI Bank106212 October 2026

A "not published" count means we opened the loan provider's page for that product and the rate was not shown there, or the loan provider 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 loan provider's official pages. A blank means the loan provider 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, Hero FinCorp or ICICI Bank?

For a personal loan, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank start lowest (9.99%) versus 17.90% at Hero FinCorp. On a car loan, ICICI Bank has the lowest published starting rate at 8.40%, against 8.90% at Axis Bank and 9% at Hero FinCorp. The page also compares two-wheeler loans. A starting rate is the best case, not a typical offer, so confirm the annual percentage rate (APR) and total repayable amount in each loan provider's Key Fact Statement. Figures are as published on the loan providers' 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.

ICICI Bank, Hero FinCorp or Axis Bank: which should I pick for a loan?

Order does not change the comparison, so Axis Bank vs Hero FinCorp vs ICICI Bank and ICICI Bank vs Hero FinCorp vs Axis Bank are the same page. Start with the loan type you need: the sections above show each loan provider'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, Hero FinCorp or ICICI Bank?

Axis Bank and ICICI Bank has the lower published starting rate. Published starting rates: Axis Bank 9.99%, Hero FinCorp 17.90% and ICICI Bank 9.99% (checked 12 October 2026). Your actual rate depends on your credit profile and the loan provider's approval.

What is the personal loan processing fee at Axis Bank, Hero FinCorp and ICICI Bank?

Axis Bank: not published. Hero FinCorp: Minimum 2.5% + GST, deducted at disbursal (non-refundable). ICICI Bank: Up to 2% of loan amount + applicable 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, Hero FinCorp or ICICI Bank?

Axis Bank has the lower published starting rate. Published starting rates: Axis Bank 8.20% and ICICI Bank 8.50% (checked 12 October 2026). Your actual rate depends on your credit profile and the loan provider's approval.

What is the home loan processing fee at Axis Bank, Hero FinCorp and ICICI Bank?

Axis Bank: not published. Hero FinCorp: not published. ICICI Bank: Up to 2% of loan amount + applicable taxes. Fees can change and GST is usually extra, so check the Key Fact Statement.

What is the maximum home loan tenure at Axis Bank, Hero FinCorp and ICICI Bank?

Axis Bank: up to 30 years. Hero FinCorp: not published. ICICI Bank: up to 30 years based on eligibility.

How much personal loan can I get from Axis Bank, Hero FinCorp and ICICI Bank?

Axis Bank: Up to Rs 50 lakhs. Hero FinCorp: not published. ICICI Bank: Rs 50,000 to Rs 50,00,000. The loan provider 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, Hero FinCorp and ICICI Bank?

Over 5 years at each loan provider's lowest published rate: Axis Bank about ₹10,621 a month at 9.99%; Hero FinCorp about ₹12,670 a month at 17.90%; ICICI Bank about ₹10,621 a month at 9.99%. 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, Hero FinCorp and ICICI Bank?

Over 20 years at each loan provider's lowest published rate: Axis Bank about ₹42,446 a month at 8.20%; ICICI Bank about ₹43,391 a month at 8.50%. 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, Hero FinCorp and ICICI Bank?

Axis Bank: not published. Hero FinCorp: not published. ICICI Bank: Nil for floating-rate home loans; fixed-rate not stated. Floating-rate loans to individuals cannot carry pre-closure charges; fixed-rate loans often do.

Which loans do Axis Bank, Hero FinCorp and ICICI Bank publish rates for?

Axis Bank: personal loan, home loan. Hero FinCorp: personal loan, loan against property, business loan, education loan. ICICI Bank: personal loan, home loan, gold loan, education loan. Based on each loan provider's own website, checked 12 October 2026.

Which is better for a car loan: Axis Bank, Hero FinCorp or ICICI Bank?

On a car loan, ICICI Bank has the lowest published starting rate at 8.40%, against 8.90% at Axis Bank and 9% at Hero FinCorp. See the full vehicle loan comparison for tenure, fees and EMI tables.

Are Axis Bank, Hero FinCorp and ICICI Bank regulated by the RBI?

Axis Bank and ICICI Bank are banks regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI); Hero FinCorp is a non-banking finance company registered with and regulated by the RBI. Check a loan provider's registration on the RBI website before you apply, and apply only through its official channels.

How do I compare Axis Bank, Hero FinCorp and ICICI Bank on real cost, not just the rate?

Ask each loan provider for its Key Fact Statement, then compare three numbers: the APR, the total amount you repay and the fees charged upfront, such as processing fee, documentation charge and insurance. The loan with the lower APR and the lower total repayment is the cheaper one, even when its headline rate looks higher.

Does my credit score change the rate at Axis Bank, Hero FinCorp and ICICI Bank?

Yes. Loan providers keep their lowest published rate for borrowers with a strong credit score, usually 750 and above, and steady income. A lower score or a short work history usually means a higher rate, a higher processing fee or a smaller loan amount.

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

No. They are the rates the loan providers 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.

Does KhatuLoans lend money or charge for this comparison?

KhatuLoans is not a loan provider. The loan provider decides approval, rate and terms. Our comparisons are free to read, and we are not paid by the loan providers named here to rank them. See how we make money on our advertiser disclosure page.

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