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Chola vs ICICI 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 car loan, ICICI Bank and SBI start lowest (8.40%) versus 9% at Chola. For a two-wheeler loan, ICICI Bank starts lowest (10.25%) versus 15% at Chola and 11.70% at SBI. 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: Chola vs ICICI Bank vs SBI

  • For a car loan, ICICI Bank and SBI start lowest (8.40%) versus 9% at Chola.
  • For a two-wheeler loan, ICICI Bank starts lowest (10.25%) versus 15% at Chola and 11.70% at SBI.
  • All of them publish a numeric starting rate for: 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: Chola for personal loan and 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.

Where Chola 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 car loan rate (8.40%)
  • The lower published starting two-wheeler loan rate (10.25%)

Pick SBI if you want

  • A joint-lowest published starting car loan rate (8.40%)
Car loan: published starting rate (lower is better)
Chola9%
ICICI Bank8.40% ✓
SBI8.40% ✓
Two-wheeler loan: published starting rate (lower is better)
Chola15%
ICICI Bank10.25% ✓
SBI11.70%

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

Chola vs ICICI Bank vs SBI at a glance

DetailCholaICICI BankSBI
Loan provider typeNBFCPrivate bankPublic sector bank
Legal nameCholamandalam Investment and Finance Company LimitedICICI Bank LimitedState Bank of India
Loan types with a published rateCar loan, Two-wheeler loanPersonal loan, Home loan, Gold loan, Education loan, Car loan, Two-wheeler loanPersonal loan, Home loan, Gold loan, Education loan, Car loan, Two-wheeler loan
Personal loan: published rateNot publishedStarts at 9.99% p.a.Starting from 10.00% p.a. (T&C apply); scheme range 10.00% to 15.00%
Personal loan: maximum tenureNot published84 months (min 12 months)84 months
Home loan: published rateNot publishedStarts from 8.50% p.a.7.25% p.a. onwards (T&C apply), w.e.f. 01.04.2026
Home loan: maximum tenureNot publishedUp to 30 years based on eligibilityUp to 30 years; repayment to be completed by age 70
Official websitechola.comicici.bank.insbi.bank.in

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Chola vs ICICI Bank vs SBI personal loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting personal loan rates as published: ICICI Bank from 9.99% and SBI from 10%. ICICI Bank is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are offered. Chola has no personal loan terms we could verify on its official site.

DetailCholaICICI BankSBI
Published rateNot publishedStarts at 9.99% p.a.Starting from 10.00% p.a. (T&C apply); scheme range 10.00% to 15.00%
Rate basisNot publishedfixed; varies by loan amount, profile, employment type, relationship2-year MCLR (8.75%) + spread 1.25% to 6.25%
Loan amountNot publishedRs 50,000 to Rs 50,00,000Rs 1 lakh to Rs 50 lakh (subject to EMI/NMI up to 65% and 30 times NMI, whichever is lower)
Maximum tenureNot published84 months (min 12 months)84 months
Processing feeNot publishedUp to 2% of loan amount + applicable taxesUp to 1.50% of loan amount (min Rs 1,000, max Rs 15,000) + GST; waivers for some customers
Prepayment / foreclosureNot publishedForeclosure allowed after 1 EMI; no foreclosure charges after 24 EMIs, charges may apply before per service charges2% of prepaid amount; waivers for some categories
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedSalaried age 18-58 (FAQ: 20-58), min income Rs 30,000/month; self-employed 23+; CIBIL 750+ preferredAge 21-60; min net monthly salary Rs 20,000 (govt/defence) or Rs 25,000 (corporate); no minimum CIBIL stated
Other terms publishedNot published
  • No foreclosure charges after 24 EMIs
  • Tenure up to 84 months
  • No collateral required
  • Fixed rates from 9.99% p.a.
  • Loan up to Rs 50 lakh
  • Rates starting from 10.00%
  • Low processing charges
  • Minimal documentation
Official sourceNot publishedicici.bank.in/personal-banking/loans/personal-loansbi.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
ICICI Bank9.99%₹10,621₹1,37,264₹6,37,264
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

Chola vs ICICI Bank vs SBI home loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting home loan rates as published: ICICI Bank from 8.50% 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. Chola has no home loan terms we could verify on its official site.

DetailCholaICICI BankSBI
Published rateNot publishedStarts from 8.50% p.a.7.25% p.a. onwards (T&C apply), w.e.f. 01.04.2026
Rate basisNot publishedfloating (tied to RBI repo rate) or fixed; varies by profileFloating, linked to Repo Rate via EBLR; interest on daily reducing balance
Loan amountNot publishedUp to Rs 10 crore (og description says Rs 5 crore)Not published
Maximum tenureNot publishedUp to 30 years based on eligibilityUp to 30 years; repayment to be completed by age 70
Processing feeNot publishedUp to 2% of loan amount + applicable taxes0.35% of loan amount + GST, min Rs 2,000 max Rs 10,000 (FAQ page)
Prepayment / foreclosureNot publishedNil for floating-rate home loans; fixed-rate not statedPrepayment allowed without penalty
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedAge 20-65 salaried, 21-70 self-employed; credit score 700+ (FAQ: ideally 750+); residents and NRIsResident of India or NRI; min age 18; EMI/NMI ratio 20% to 70% by income slab
Other terms publishedNot published
  • Online sanction
  • Nil prepayment charges
  • Flexible tenure
  • 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 sourceNot publishedicici.bank.in/personal-banking/loans/home-loansbi.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
ICICI Bank8.50%₹43,391₹54,13,879₹1,04,13,879
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

Chola vs ICICI 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. ICICI Bank and SBI do not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on their site. Chola has no loan against property terms we could verify on its official site.

DetailCholaICICI BankSBI
Rate basisNot publishedNot publishedInterest on daily reducing balance (rate not stated on fetched pages)
Loan amountNot publishedUp to 75% of property market value may be availed (LTV, per FAQ)Not published
Maximum tenureNot publishedUp to 15 yearsUp to 15 years (P-LAP)
Processing feeNot publishedNot publishedP-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 publishedNil foreclosure charges for SMEs; others per service charges pageNo prepayment penalty
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedAge 20-65 salaried, 21-70 self-employed; credit score 700+; residents and NRIsResident Indian, age 18 to 70
Other terms publishedNot published
  • Instant provisional sanction
  • Nil foreclosure charges for SMEs
  • Tenure up to 15 years
  • Special LTV for doctors
  • Low interest rates
  • Low processing fees
  • No hidden charges
  • Interest on daily reducing balance
Official sourceNot publishedicici.bank.in/personal-banking/loans/home-loan/loan-against-propertyhomeloans.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

Chola vs ICICI Bank vs SBI gold loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting gold loan rates as published: ICICI Bank from 8.55% and SBI from 9.15%. ICICI Bank is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are offered. Chola has no gold loan terms we could verify on its official site.

DetailCholaICICI BankSBI
Published rateNot publishedRanges from 8.55% to 16.50% (Q4 Jan-Mar 2026 per page; FAQ min 8.75%, meta description 'starting at 9.25%')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 publishedNot published1-year MCLR (8.70%) + spread 0.45% (bullet) / 1.40% (EMI, OD)
Loan amountNot publishedUp to Rs 3 crore (meta description says Rs 2 Cr)Rs 20,000 (overdraft Rs 5,00,000) to Rs 1 crore per individual per FAQ (page also cites Rs 50 lakh ceiling)
Maximum tenureNot publishedNot publishedEMI 36 months; bullet 12 months; overdraft 36 months
Processing feeNot publishedUp to 2% of loan amount + applicable taxesFeatures table: 0.25%-0.30% + GST with minimums (Rs 250 to Rs 7,500)
Prepayment / foreclosureNot publishedNot publishedNo prepayment penalty; no foreclosure charges
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedIndian citizens aged 18-85Age 18+ with steady income; individuals singly or jointly
Other terms publishedNot published
  • Loan based on gold purity and weight
  • Quick processing
  • Flexible repayment options
  • 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 sourceNot publishedicici.bank.in/personal-banking/loans/gold-loansbi.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

Chola vs ICICI Bank vs SBI education loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting education loan rates as published: ICICI Bank from 8.50% and SBI from 9.40%. ICICI Bank is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are offered. Chola has no education loan terms we could verify on its official site.

DetailCholaICICI BankSBI
Published rateNot publishedStarts at 8.50% p.a. up to 10.25% p.a. (indicative)Student Loan 9.40% (with collateral) / 9.90% (without collateral up to Rs 7.50 lakh); Scholar Loan 6.90% to 7.65%
Rate basisNot publishedvaries by secured/unsecured, course type and institute categoryFloating, linked to External Benchmark Rate (EBR 7.90% = Repo 5.25% + 2.65%)
Loan amountNot publishedUp to Rs 3 croreStudent Loan: India up to Rs 50 lakh / Rs 75 lakh (medical, NIRF top-100), abroad up to Rs 7.50 lakh
Maximum tenureNot publishedUp to 15 yearsUp 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
Prepayment / foreclosureNot publishedNo foreclosure chargesNot published
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedIndian national; age 16-65 at maturity; 10+2 or diploma; confirmed admission to listed institute; good academic recordIndian national with admission to eligible course in India/abroad; parent/guardian co-borrower
Other terms publishedNot published
  • Zero margin money for 1,500+ selected institutes
  • No foreclosure charges
  • Flexible repayment options
  • Pre-admission sanction letter
  • 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 publishedicici.bank.in/personal-banking/loans/education-loansbi.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

Chola vs ICICI Bank vs SBI vehicle loans

For a car loan, ICICI Bank and SBI start lowest (8.40%) versus 9% at Chola. For a two-wheeler loan, ICICI Bank starts lowest (10.25%) versus 15% at Chola and 11.70% at SBI.

DetailCholaICICI BankSBI
Car loan: published rate9% - 20% p.a.From 8.40%8.40% - 9.35%
Car loan: maximum tenureNot publishedUp to 84 months7 years
Car loan: processing fee0.5% - 2.5% + sourcing fee Rs 1,000 - 2,500Up to Rs 8,500 + GSTRs 1,000-3,000 + GST (salaried) / Rs 1,500-4,000 + GST (non-salaried), slab by loan amount
Two-wheeler loan: published rate15% - 28% p.a.10.25% - 26.10%11.70% - 15.70%
Two-wheeler loan: maximum tenureNot publishedUp to 36 monthsUp to 60 months
Two-wheeler loan: processing fee0.75% - 5% + sourcing fee Rs 500 - 2,500Up to 4% of loan amount3% of loan + GST (50% waiver for salary package customers)

Full vehicle loan comparison for Chola vs ICICI Bank vs SBI (all vehicle types, EMI tables and sources) · Vehicle loans guide

Which is better: Chola, ICICI Bank or SBI?

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

  • Car loan, lower starting rate: ICICI Bank and SBI (8.40%) versus 9% at Chola.
  • Two-wheeler loan, lower starting rate: ICICI Bank (10.25%) versus 15% at Chola and 11.70% at SBI.

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

Chola is an NBFC, ICICI Bank is a private bank and SBI is a public sector bank.

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.
  • 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 Chola, ICICI Bank and SBI

Chola

NBFC · Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited

We could not verify personal, home, business, gold, education or property loan terms on this loan provider's website; its vehicle loan terms are compared below.

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)

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
Chola32612 October 2026
ICICI Bank106212 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: Chola, ICICI Bank or SBI?

For a car loan, ICICI Bank and SBI start lowest (8.40%) versus 9% at Chola. For a two-wheeler loan, ICICI Bank starts lowest (10.25%) versus 15% at Chola and 11.70% at SBI. 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, ICICI Bank or Chola: which should I pick for a loan?

Order does not change the comparison, so Chola vs ICICI Bank vs SBI and SBI vs ICICI Bank vs Chola 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: Chola, ICICI Bank or SBI?

ICICI Bank has the lower published starting rate. Published starting rates: ICICI Bank 9.99% 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 Chola, ICICI Bank and SBI?

Chola: not published. ICICI Bank: Up to 2% of loan amount + applicable taxes. 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: Chola, ICICI Bank or SBI?

SBI has the lower published starting rate. Published starting rates: ICICI Bank 8.50% 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 Chola, ICICI Bank and SBI?

Chola: not published. ICICI Bank: Up to 2% of loan amount + applicable taxes. 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 Chola, ICICI Bank and SBI?

Chola: not published. ICICI Bank: up to 30 years based on eligibility. SBI: up to 30 years; repayment to be completed by age 70.

How much personal loan can I get from Chola, ICICI Bank and SBI?

Chola: not published. ICICI Bank: Rs 50,000 to Rs 50,00,000. 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 Chola, ICICI Bank and SBI?

Over 5 years at each loan provider's lowest published rate: ICICI Bank about ₹10,621 a month at 9.99%; 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 Chola, ICICI Bank and SBI?

Over 20 years at each loan provider's lowest published rate: ICICI Bank about ₹43,391 a month at 8.50%; 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 Chola, ICICI Bank and SBI?

Chola: not published. ICICI Bank: Nil for floating-rate home loans; fixed-rate not stated. SBI: Prepayment allowed without penalty. Floating-rate loans to individuals cannot carry pre-closure charges; fixed-rate loans often do.

Which loans do Chola, ICICI Bank and SBI publish rates for?

Chola: no numeric starting rate found outside vehicle loans. ICICI Bank: personal loan, home loan, gold loan, education 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: Chola, ICICI Bank or SBI?

For a car loan, ICICI Bank and SBI start lowest (8.40%) versus 9% at Chola. See the full vehicle loan comparison for tenure, fees and EMI tables.

Are Chola, ICICI Bank and SBI regulated by the RBI?

ICICI Bank and SBI are banks regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI); Chola 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 Chola, ICICI 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 Chola, ICICI 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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