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Axis Bank vs Kotak Mahindra Bank vs SBI: 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 starts lowest (9.99%) versus 10.99% at Kotak Mahindra Bank and 10% at SBI. SBI advertises the lowest starting home loan rate here, 7.25%, compared with 8.20% at Axis Bank and 7.60% at Kotak Mahindra 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 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 Kotak Mahindra Bank vs SBI

  • For a personal loan, Axis Bank starts lowest (9.99%) versus 10.99% at Kotak Mahindra Bank and 10% at SBI.
  • SBI advertises the lowest starting home loan rate here, 7.25%, compared with 8.20% at Axis Bank and 7.60% at Kotak Mahindra Bank.
  • All of them publish a numeric starting rate for: personal loan and home loan. That is the part of this page you can rank like for like.
  • 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

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

Where Kotak Mahindra Bank stands

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

Pick SBI if you want

  • The lower published starting home loan rate (7.25%)
  • The longer personal loan tenure (84 months)
  • The widest range of loan types with a published rate (6)
Personal loan: published starting rate (lower is better)
Axis Bank9.99% ✓
Kotak Mahindra Bank10.99%
SBI10%
Home loan: published starting rate (lower is better)
Axis Bank8.20%
Kotak Mahindra Bank7.60%
SBI7.25% ✓

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

Axis Bank vs Kotak Mahindra Bank vs SBI at a glance

DetailAxis BankKotak Mahindra BankSBI
Loan provider typePrivate bankPrivate bankPublic sector bank
Legal nameAxis Bank LimitedKotak Mahindra Bank LimitedState Bank of India
Loan types with a published ratePersonal loan, Home loan, Car loan, Two-wheeler loanPersonal loan, Home loanPersonal loan, Home loan, Gold loan, Education loan, Car loan, Two-wheeler loan
Personal loan: published rateStarting at 9.99% p.a.Starts at 10.99% p.a.Starting from 10.00% p.a. (T&C apply); scheme range 10.00% to 15.00%
Personal loan: maximum tenureNot publishedUp to 6 years84 months
Home loan: published rateStarting at 8.20% p.a.Starting @7.60% p.a.*7.25% p.a. onwards (T&C apply), w.e.f. 01.04.2026
Home loan: maximum tenureUp to 30 yearsUp to 25 yearsUp to 30 years; repayment to be completed by age 70
Official websiteaxis.bank.inkotak.bank.insbi.bank.in

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Axis Bank vs Kotak Mahindra Bank vs SBI personal loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting personal loan rates as published: Axis Bank from 9.99%, Kotak Mahindra Bank from 10.99% and SBI 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. SBI lists the longer maximum tenure (84 months).

DetailAxis BankKotak Mahindra BankSBI
Published rateStarting at 9.99% p.a.Starts at 10.99% p.a.Starting from 10.00% p.a. (T&C apply); scheme range 10.00% to 15.00%
Rate basisNot publishedfixed2-year MCLR (8.75%) + spread 1.25% to 6.25%
Loan amountUp to Rs 50 lakhsUp to ₹1 croreRs 1 lakh to Rs 50 lakh (subject to EMI/NMI up to 65% and 30 times NMI, whichever is lower)
Maximum tenureNot publishedUp to 6 years84 months
Processing feeNot publishedUp to 5% of final loan amount + taxes, non-refundableUp to 1.50% of loan amount (min Rs 1,000, max Rs 15,000) + GST; waivers for some customers
Prepayment / foreclosureNot published4% + taxes on outstanding principal/part-payment up to 3 years; 2% + taxes after 3 years2% of prepaid amount; waivers for some categories
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedNot publishedAge 21-60; min net monthly salary Rs 20,000 (govt/defence) or Rs 25,000 (corporate); no minimum CIBIL stated
Other terms published
  • Instant approval
  • No collateral required
  • Flexible repayment
  • Fully online application
  • Unsecured, no collateral
  • Minimal documentation
  • Digital KYC via Aadhaar-based video verification
  • Pre-approved loans for existing customers with good credit history
  • Loan up to Rs 50 lakh
  • Rates starting from 10.00%
  • Low processing charges
  • Minimal documentation
Official sourceaxis.bank.in/loans/personal-loan
axis.bank.in/loans/personal-loan/interest-rates-charges
kotak.bank.in/en/personal-banking/loans/personal-loan.html
kotak.bank.in/en/personal-banking/loans/personal-loan/fees-and-charges.html
sbi.bank.in/web/personal-banking/loans/personal-loans/sbi-personal-loan
sbi.bank.in/web/interest-rates/interest-rates/loan-schemes-interest-rates/personal-loans-schemes

EMI illustration: ₹5 lakh over 5 years

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
Axis Bank9.99%₹10,621₹1,37,264₹6,37,264
Kotak Mahindra Bank10.99%₹10,869₹1,52,123₹6,52,123
SBI10%₹10,624₹1,37,411₹6,37,411

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 Kotak Mahindra Bank vs SBI personal loan: full comparison with EMI, fees and FAQs

Axis Bank vs Kotak Mahindra Bank vs SBI home loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting home loan rates as published: Axis Bank from 8.20%, Kotak Mahindra Bank from 7.60% and SBI from 7.25%. SBI is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are offered. Axis Bank lists the longer maximum tenure (up to 30 years).

DetailAxis BankKotak Mahindra BankSBI
Published rateStarting at 8.20% p.a.Starting @7.60% p.a.*7.25% p.a. onwards (T&C apply), w.e.f. 01.04.2026
Rate basisNot publishedHybrid option: fixed for 39/52/65 months then floating linked to Repo Rate plus spreadFloating, linked to Repo Rate via EBLR; interest on daily reducing balance
Loan amountUp to Rs 5 croreUp to ₹40 croreNot published
Maximum tenureUp to 30 yearsUp to 25 yearsUp to 30 years; repayment to be completed by age 70
Processing feeNot publishedUp to 2% of loan amount + taxes; ₹5,000 + taxes upfront at login adjusted against total fee; flat ₹5,000 for women applicants0.35% of loan amount + GST, min Rs 2,000 max Rs 10,000 (FAQ page)
Prepayment / foreclosureNot publishedFloating-rate individual borrowers: Nil; fixed-rate individual borrowers: 1% per year of residual tenure capped at 3%Prepayment allowed without penalty
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedNot publishedResident of India or NRI; min age 18; EMI/NMI ratio 20% to 70% by income slab
Other terms published
  • Loan up to Rs 5 crore
  • Tenure up to 30 years
  • Up to 90% funding (LTV) for fresh loans and balance transfers
  • Pre-approved home loan for existing customers
  • Home Loan Overdraft: interest only on amount used
  • Kotak Vishwas Home Loan affordable option
  • Pre-EMI option during construction
  • Pre-approved loans / in-principle approval
  • 0.05% p.a. concession if woman is main or co-applicant
  • Section 80C principal deduction up to Rs 1.5 lakh
Official sourceaxis.bank.in/loans/home-loan
axis.bank.in/loans/home-loan/interest-rates-charges
kotak.bank.in/en/personal-banking/loans/home-loan.html
kotak.bank.in/en/personal-banking/loans/home-loan/fees-and-charges.html
sbi.bank.in/web/interest-rates/interest-rates/loan-schemes-interest-rates/home-loans-interest-rates-current
homeloans.sbi.bank.in/faq
homeloans.sbi.bank.in/downloads/Processing-Fee-Card-Rates.pdf

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
Kotak Mahindra Bank7.60%₹40,586₹47,40,627₹97,40,627
SBI7.25%₹39,519₹44,84,512₹94,84,512

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 Kotak Mahindra Bank vs SBI home loan: full comparison with EMI, fees and FAQs

Axis Bank vs Kotak Mahindra Bank vs SBI loan against property: rate, fees and tenure

None of these loan providers publishes a plain starting rate for a loan against property; some tie the rate to a benchmark and add a spread, which is shown in the table as published. Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and SBI do not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on their site.

DetailAxis BankKotak Mahindra BankSBI
Published rateNot publishedPage metadata: @9.15% p.a.; interest-rate page title: @9.50%Not published
Rate basisNot publishedHybrid: fixed for 39/52/65 months then Repo Rate plus spreadInterest on daily reducing balance (rate not stated on fetched pages)
Loan amountMinimum Rs 5 lakhsRs. 10 lakh to Rs. 5 croreNot published
Maximum tenureNot publishedNot publishedUp to 15 years (P-LAP)
Processing feeNot publishedUp to 1% (non-refundable) per product page; FAQ: 1% + GST + statutory chargesP-LAP page: 1% of loan amount + tax, capped at Rs 50,000. Fee page: Loan against Mortgage of Immovable Property 1.01% of loan…
Prepayment / foreclosureNot publishedFloating-rate individual borrowers: no foreclosure chargesNo prepayment penalty
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedNot publishedResident Indian, age 18 to 70
Other terms published
  • Variants: Lease Rental Discounting, Overdraft Against Property, Reverse Mortgage
  • Available as EMI term loan or overdraft
  • Usable for business or personal needs
  • Accepts residential, commercial, industrial property
  • Disbursal within 25 working days of documents
  • Low interest rates
  • Low processing fees
  • No hidden charges
  • Interest on daily reducing balance
Official sourceaxis.bank.in/loans/loan-against-propertykotak.bank.in/en/business/loans/loan-against-property.html
kotak.bank.in/en/get-help/lap-fees-charges-faqs.html
homeloans.sbi.bank.in/products/view/loan-against-property
sbi.bank.in/web/interest-rates/interest-rates/processing-fees

Read the full guide: Loan against property

Axis Bank vs Kotak Mahindra Bank vs SBI business loan: rate, fees and tenure

None of these loan providers publishes a plain starting rate for a business loan; some tie the rate to a benchmark and add a spread, which is shown in the table as published. Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and SBI do not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on their site.

DetailAxis BankKotak Mahindra BankSBI
Rate basisNot publishedNot publishedSME products priced as spread over MCLR on the official rate page
Loan amountUp to Rs 35 lakh (unsecured, basis banking conduct)Rs.3 lakhs to Rs.1 crore (up to Rs.3 crore for loans against credit card receivables)Not published
Maximum tenureNot publishedUp to 60 months (stated for Doctors & CA)Not published
Processing feeNot publishedUp to 2% of loan/facility amount + applicable taxes; nil for micro/small enterprises on total facilities up to ₹5 lakhs with URCNot published
Prepayment / foreclosureNot publishedForeclosure 4% of outstanding + taxes; part payment not allowedNot published
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedBusiness vintage at least 3 years, turnover min Rs.40 lakhs, profitable at least 1 year; applicant age 25 to 65 at maturitySME Credit Card up to Rs 10 lakh; SME Smart Score loan Rs 10 lakh to Rs 50 lakh (listed on page)
Other terms published
  • Assessed on bank statements
  • Unsecured, no collateral
  • Preferential rate and doorstep service for existing Kotak account customers
  • Open to proprietorship, partnership, pvt ltd, trust, LLP
  • Page lists Small Business Loans, Digital Loans, Industry Specific Loans, PMMY, CGTMSE, PMEGP
Official sourceaxis.bank.in/business-banking/small-business-banking/unsecured-loans/unsecured-business-loan-basis-banking-conductkotak.bank.in/en/business/loans/business-loan.html
kotak.bank.in/en/business/loans/business-loan/fees-and-charges.html
sbi.bank.in/web/business/small-business-loans
sbi.bank.in/web/business/sme/sme-loans
sbi.bank.in/web/interest-rates/interest-rates/sme-segment

Read the full guide: Business loan

Axis Bank vs Kotak Mahindra Bank vs SBI gold loan: rate, fees and tenure

Only SBI publishes a numeric starting rate for this product, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. Kotak Mahindra Bank lists the longer maximum tenure (up to 4 years). Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank do not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on their site.

DetailAxis BankKotak Mahindra BankSBI
Published rateNot published0.88% per month* (fixed, loan above INR 8 lakh with tenure over 12 months); general range 9% to 20% p.a.Mean rate 9.25%; 12-month bullet 9.15%, EMI-based 10.10%, overdraft 10.10% (page also lists 10.00% in FAQ)
Rate basisNot publishedfixed1-year MCLR (8.70%) + spread 0.45% (bullet) / 1.40% (EMI, OD)
Loan amountNot publishedNot publishedRs 20,000 (overdraft Rs 5,00,000) to Rs 1 crore per individual per FAQ (page also cites Rs 50 lakh ceiling)
Maximum tenureNot publishedUp to 4 yearsEMI 36 months; bullet 12 months; overdraft 36 months
Processing feeNot published2% of loan amount + GST per charges schedule (page FAQ also says no processing fee)Features table: 0.25%-0.30% + GST with minimums (Rs 250 to Rs 7,500)
Prepayment / foreclosureNot publishedIndividuals/medium enterprises: 2% of prepaid amount + taxes; micro/small enterprises up to ₹50 lakh: NilNo prepayment penalty; no foreclosure charges
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedIndian resident aged 18 or above, gold of 18 karat or higherAge 18+ with steady income; individuals singly or jointly
Other terms published
  • Low-interest gold loan
  • Approval within 4 hours and same-day disbursal
  • Immediate gold valuation
  • Interest payable monthly, quarterly or half-yearly; principal at maturity
  • LTV as prescribed by RBI
  • Secured by gold ornaments or bank-sold gold coins (max 50 g)
  • Margin 28% (EMI), 35% (bullet), 26% (OD)
  • No loan against 24-carat bars or biscuits
  • Appraiser charges paid by applicant
Official sourceaxis.bank.in/loans/gold-loankotak.bank.in/en/personal-banking/loans/gold-loan.htmlsbi.bank.in/web/personal-banking/loans/gold-loan/personal-gold-loans
sbi.bank.in/web/interest-rates/interest-rates/processing-fees

Read the full guide: Gold loan

Axis Bank vs Kotak Mahindra Bank vs SBI education loan: rate, fees and tenure

Only SBI publishes a numeric starting rate for this product, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. Kotak Mahindra Bank does not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on its site. Axis Bank has no education loan terms we could verify on its official site.

DetailAxis BankKotak Mahindra BankSBI
Published rateNot publishedNot publishedStudent Loan 9.40% (with collateral) / 9.90% (without collateral up to Rs 7.50 lakh); Scholar Loan 6.90% to 7.65%
Rate basisNot publishedNot publishedFloating, linked to External Benchmark Rate (EBR 7.90% = Repo 5.25% + 2.65%)
Loan amountNot publishedUp to Rs. 20 Lakhs for education abroadStudent Loan: India up to Rs 50 lakh / Rs 75 lakh (medical, NIRF top-100), abroad up to Rs 7.50 lakh
Maximum tenureNot publishedNot publishedUp to 15 years after course period + 12-month repayment holiday
Processing feeNot publishedNot publishedStudent Loan: nil up to Rs 10 lakh; Rs 5,000 + GST for Rs 10-20 lakh
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedNot publishedIndian national with admission to eligible course in India/abroad; parent/guardian co-borrower
Other terms publishedNot published
  • Quick approval
  • Minimal documentation
  • Up to Rs 7.5 lakh needs only parent/guardian co-borrower; above that collateral
  • Margin nil up to Rs 4 lakh; 5% (India) / 15% (abroad) above
  • 0.50% rate concession for girl students on Student Loan
  • Interest during course and moratorium added to principal
Official sourceNot publishedkotak.bank.in/en/personal-banking/loans/education-loan.html
kotak.bank.in/en/personal-banking/loans/education-loan/fees-and-charges.html
sbi.bank.in/web/interest-rates/interest-rates/loan-schemes-interest-rates/education-loan-scheme
sbi.bank.in/web/personal-banking/loans/education-loans/student-loan-scheme
sbi.bank.in/web/personal-banking/loans/education-loans/scholar-loan-scheme

Read the full guide: Education loan

Axis Bank vs Kotak Mahindra Bank vs SBI vehicle loans

SBI advertises the lower starting car loan rate here, 8.40%, compared with 8.90% at Axis Bank. For a two-wheeler loan, Axis Bank starts lower (10%) versus 11.70% at SBI.

DetailAxis BankKotak Mahindra BankSBI
Car loan: published rate8.90% - 11.70%Not published8.40% - 9.35%
Car loan: maximum tenureUp to 8 years (per Axis Bank car loan calculator)12 - 84 months7 years
Car loan: processing feeUp to 2% of loan + GST; documentation Rs 700 + GSTNot publishedRs 1,000-3,000 + GST (salaried) / Rs 1,500-4,000 + GST (non-salaried), slab by loan amount
Two-wheeler loan: published rate10% - 28%Not published11.70% - 15.70%
Two-wheeler loan: maximum tenure12-48 months (superbikes 12-60 months)12 - 36 monthsUp to 60 months
Two-wheeler loan: processing feeNot publishedNot published3% of loan + GST (50% waiver for salary package customers)

Vehicle loans guide

Which is better: Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank or SBI?

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

  • Personal loan, lower starting rate: Axis Bank (9.99%) versus 10.99% at Kotak Mahindra Bank and 10% at SBI.
  • Home loan, lower starting rate: SBI (7.25%) versus 8.20% at Axis Bank and 7.60% at Kotak Mahindra Bank.
  • Personal loan, longer maximum tenure: SBI (84 months). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.
  • Home loan, longer maximum tenure: Axis Bank (up to 30 years). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.
  • Gold loan, longer maximum tenure: Kotak Mahindra Bank (up to 4 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 Kotak Mahindra Bank are private banks and SBI is a public sector bank.

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

  • Kotak Mahindra Bank personal loan: fixed.
  • Kotak Mahindra Bank home loan: Hybrid option: fixed for 39/52/65 months then floating linked to Repo Rate plus spread.
  • SBI personal loan: 2-year MCLR (8.75%) + spread 1.25% to 6.25%.
  • SBI home loan: Floating, linked to Repo Rate via EBLR; interest on daily reducing balance.

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, Kotak Mahindra Bank and SBI

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)

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Private bank · Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited

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

Lowest published starting rate on this page: 7.60% (Home loan)

SBI

Public sector bank · State Bank of India

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

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

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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
Kotak Mahindra Bank142612 October 2026
SBI176212 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, Kotak Mahindra Bank or SBI?

For a personal loan, Axis Bank starts lowest (9.99%) versus 10.99% at Kotak Mahindra Bank and 10% at SBI. SBI advertises the lowest starting home loan rate here, 7.25%, compared with 8.20% at Axis Bank and 7.60% at Kotak Mahindra 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 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.

SBI, Kotak Mahindra Bank or Axis Bank: which should I pick for a loan?

Order does not change the comparison, so Axis Bank vs Kotak Mahindra Bank vs SBI and SBI vs Kotak Mahindra Bank 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, Kotak Mahindra Bank or SBI?

Axis Bank has the lower published starting rate. Published starting rates: Axis Bank 9.99%, Kotak Mahindra Bank 10.99% and SBI 10% (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, Kotak Mahindra Bank and SBI?

Axis Bank: not published. Kotak Mahindra Bank: Up to 5% of final loan amount + taxes, non-refundable. SBI: Up to 1.50% of loan amount (min Rs 1,000, max Rs 15,000) + GST; waivers for some customers. Fees can change and GST is usually extra, so check the Key Fact Statement.

Which has the lower home loan interest rate: Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank or SBI?

SBI has the lower published starting rate. Published starting rates: Axis Bank 8.20%, Kotak Mahindra Bank 7.60% and SBI 7.25% (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, Kotak Mahindra Bank and SBI?

Axis Bank: not published. Kotak Mahindra Bank: Up to 2% of loan amount + taxes; ₹5,000 + taxes upfront at login adjusted against total fee; flat ₹5,000 for women applicants. SBI: 0.35% of loan amount + GST, min Rs 2,000 max Rs 10,000 (FAQ page). Fees can change and GST is usually extra, so check the Key Fact Statement.

What is the maximum home loan tenure at Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and SBI?

Axis Bank: up to 30 years. Kotak Mahindra Bank: up to 25 years. SBI: up to 30 years; repayment to be completed by age 70.

How much personal loan can I get from Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and SBI?

Axis Bank: Up to Rs 50 lakhs. Kotak Mahindra Bank: Up to ₹1 crore. SBI: Rs 1 lakh to Rs 50 lakh (subject to EMI/NMI up to 65% and 30 times NMI, whichever is lower). 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, Kotak Mahindra Bank and SBI?

Over 5 years at each loan provider's lowest published rate: Axis Bank about ₹10,621 a month at 9.99%; Kotak Mahindra Bank about ₹10,869 a month at 10.99%; SBI 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, Kotak Mahindra Bank and SBI?

Over 20 years at each loan provider's lowest published rate: Axis Bank about ₹42,446 a month at 8.20%; Kotak Mahindra Bank about ₹40,586 a month at 7.60%; SBI 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, Kotak Mahindra Bank and SBI?

Axis Bank: not published. Kotak Mahindra Bank: Floating-rate individual borrowers: Nil; fixed-rate individual borrowers: 1% per year of residual tenure capped at 3%. SBI: Prepayment allowed without penalty. Floating-rate loans to individuals cannot carry pre-closure charges; fixed-rate loans often do.

Which loans do Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and SBI publish rates for?

Axis Bank: personal loan, home loan. Kotak Mahindra Bank: personal loan, home loan. SBI: 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, Kotak Mahindra Bank or SBI?

SBI advertises the lower starting car loan rate here, 8.40%, compared with 8.90% at Axis Bank. See the full vehicle loan comparison for tenure, fees and EMI tables.

Are Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and SBI regulated by the RBI?

Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and SBI are banks regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (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, Kotak Mahindra Bank and SBI 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, Kotak Mahindra Bank and SBI?

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.

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