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HDFC Bank vs Punjab National 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 lender

On a personal loan, HDFC Bank has the lowest published starting rate at 9.99%, against 11.25% at Punjab National Bank and 10% at SBI. SBI advertises the lowest starting home loan rate here, 7.25%, compared with 8% at HDFC Bank and 8.15% at Punjab National Bank. The page also compares car loans and 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 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: HDFC Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs SBI

  • On a personal loan, HDFC Bank has the lowest published starting rate at 9.99%, against 11.25% at Punjab National Bank and 10% at SBI.
  • SBI advertises the lowest starting home loan rate here, 7.25%, compared with 8% at HDFC Bank and 8.15% at Punjab National Bank.
  • On a car loan, HDFC Bank and Punjab National Bank have the lowest published starting rate at 7.60%, against 8.40% at SBI.
  • 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 HDFC Bank if you want

  • The lower published starting personal loan rate (9.99%)
  • A joint-lowest published starting car loan rate (7.60%)
  • The lower published starting two-wheeler loan rate (9.99%)

Pick Punjab National Bank if you want

  • A joint-lowest published starting car loan rate (7.60%)

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)
HDFC Bank9.99% ✓
Punjab National Bank11.25%
SBI10%
Home loan: published starting rate (lower is better)
HDFC Bank8%
Punjab National Bank8.15%
SBI7.25% ✓
Car loan: published starting rate (lower is better)
HDFC Bank7.60% ✓
Punjab National Bank7.60% ✓
SBI8.40%

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

HDFC Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs SBI at a glance

DetailHDFC BankPunjab National BankSBI
Lender typePrivate bankPublic sector bankPublic sector bank
Legal nameHDFC Bank LimitedPunjab National BankState Bank of India
Loan types with a published ratePersonal loan, Home loan, Car loan, Two-wheeler loanPersonal loan, Home loan, Education loan, Car loan, Two-wheeler loanPersonal loan, Home loan, Gold loan, Education loan, Car loan, Two-wheeler loan
Personal loan: published rateStarting from 9.99%*11.25% p.a. (Pre-Approved Personal Loan and PNB Swaagat), effective 10.02.2025 per revised retail rates noticeStarting from 10.00% p.a. (T&C apply); scheme range 10.00% to 15.00%
Personal loan: maximum tenureNot publishedSalaried 72 EMIs (defence 60); self-employed 60 EMIs or age 6584 months
Home loan: published rate8% to 13.45% p.a.8.15% to 8.30% p.a. (PNB Max Saver 8.30%; others start at 8.15%), effective 10.02.2025 per revised retail rates notice7.25% p.a. onwards (T&C apply), w.e.f. 01.04.2026
Home loan: maximum tenureUp to 30 years or till retirement age, whichever is lower30 years incl. moratorium (construction/purchase/land)Up to 30 years; repayment to be completed by age 70
Official websitehdfc.bank.inpnb.bank.insbi.bank.in

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HDFC Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs SBI personal loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting personal loan rates as published: HDFC Bank from 9.99%, Punjab National Bank from 11.25% and SBI from 10%. HDFC 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).

DetailHDFC BankPunjab National BankSBI
Published rateStarting from 9.99%*11.25% p.a. (Pre-Approved Personal Loan and PNB Swaagat), effective 10.02.2025 per revised retail rates noticeStarting from 10.00% p.a. (T&C apply); scheme range 10.00% to 15.00%
Rate basisNot publishedNot published2-year MCLR (8.75%) + spread 1.25% to 6.25%
Loan amountUp to Rs 50 LakhSalaried up to 24x gross monthly salary capped Rs 20 lakhRs 1 lakh to Rs 50 lakh (subject to EMI/NMI up to 65% and 30 times NMI, whichever is lower)
Maximum tenureNot publishedSalaried 72 EMIs (defence 60); self-employed 60 EMIs or age 6584 months
Processing feeNot publishedNot publishedUp to 1.50% of loan amount (min Rs 1,000, max Rs 15,000) + GST; waivers for some customers
Prepayment / foreclosureNot publishedNil2% of prepaid amount; waivers for some categories
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedSalaried: confirmed govt/PSU/reputed institution employees with 2 yrs service, salary via PNB accountAge 21-60; min net monthly salary Rs 20,000 (govt/defence) or Rs 25,000 (corporate); no minimum CIBIL stated
Other terms published
  • Zero documentation
  • Quick approval
  • Flexible tenure
  • No margin required
  • No prepayment charges
  • Security: suitable third-party guarantee
  • Wide range of personal needs
  • Loan up to Rs 50 lakh
  • Rates starting from 10.00%*
  • Low processing charges
  • Minimal documentation
Official sourcehdfc.bank.in/personal-loanpnb.bank.in/personalloanforpublic.html
pnb.bank.in/downloadprocess.aspx
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

LenderRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
HDFC Bank9.99%₹10,621₹1,37,264₹6,37,264
Punjab National Bank11.25%₹10,934₹1,56,019₹6,56,019
SBI10%₹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

HDFC Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs SBI home loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting home loan rates as published: HDFC Bank from 8%, Punjab National Bank from 8.15% 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.

DetailHDFC BankPunjab National BankSBI
Published rate8% to 13.45% p.a.8.15% to 8.30% p.a. (PNB Max Saver 8.30%; others start at 8.15%), effective 10.02.2025 per revised retail rates notice7.25% p.a. onwards (T&C apply), w.e.f. 01.04.2026
Rate basisPolicy Repo Rate + 2.50% to 7.95%Not publishedFloating, linked to Repo Rate via EBLR; interest on daily reducing balance
Loan amountRs 1 Lakh (EMI calculator lower bound) to Rs 10 CroreNeed based; land/plot purchase and repairs capped at Rs 100 lakhNot published
Maximum tenureUp to 30 years or till retirement age, whichever is lower30 years incl. moratorium (construction/purchase/land)Up to 30 years; repayment to be completed by age 70
Processing feeSalaried/self-employed professionals: up to 0.50% of loan or Rs 4,000 whichever is higher + taxesNot published0.35% of loan amount + GST, min Rs 2,000 max Rs 10,000 (FAQ page)
Prepayment / foreclosureFloating-rate: nil (except business-purpose loans); fixed-rate: 2% + taxes unless prepaid from own sourcesNot publishedPrepayment allowed without penalty
Eligibility (as published)Salaried or self-employed resident Indian; min income Rs 25,000/month (salaried), Rs 3 lakh/year (self-employed)Individuals with assured source of regular income (salaried, professionals, self-employed, businessmen, farmers)Resident of India or NRI; min age 18; EMI/NMI ratio 20% to 70% by income slab
Other terms published
  • End-to-end digital process, approval in four steps
  • Step Up Repayment and Flexible Loan Installments Plan
  • Minimal documentation
  • 24x7 assistance via chat and WhatsApp
  • Finances construction, purchase, land/plot, additions, renovation
  • Margin 20%/10% up to Rs 30 lakh, 20% Rs 30-75 lakh, 25% above Rs 75 lakh
  • Repayment holiday up to 18 months for construction
  • Max Saver overdraft variant (min Rs 10 lakh)
  • 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 sourcehomeloans.hdfc.bank.in/housing-loans/home-loanspnb.bank.in/housingloanforpublic.html
pnb.bank.in/max-saver-housing-loan.html
pnb.bank.in/downloadprocess.aspx
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

LenderRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
HDFC Bank8%₹41,822₹50,37,281₹1,00,37,281
Punjab National Bank8.15%₹42,290₹51,49,594₹1,01,49,594
SBI7.25%₹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

HDFC Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs SBI loan against property: rate, fees and tenure

None of these lenders 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. HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank and SBI do not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on their site.

DetailHDFC BankPunjab National BankSBI
Rate basisNot publishedRate not stated on page (links to separate MCLR-linked rate page)Interest on daily reducing balance (rate not stated on fetched pages)
Loan amountUp to 65% of property market value (LTV, not an amount cap)Rs 2.00 lakh to Rs 500.00 lakhNot published
Maximum tenureNot publishedTerm loan 180 months or up to age 70; overdraft 15 years or up to age 70Up 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 publishedNilNo prepayment penalty
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedSalaried min net monthly salary Rs 25,000; non-salaried min net annual income Rs 3,00,000Resident Indian, age 18 to 70
Other terms published
  • Loan up to 65% of market value of property
  • Dropline overdraft facility as alternative to EMI
  • Term loan or overdraft
  • For personal purposes, excluding speculative/real estate business
  • Secured by mortgage of non-encumbered property with 25+ years residual life
  • Capped at 65% of realizable value or 36x monthly income
  • Low interest rates
  • Low processing fees
  • No hidden charges
  • Interest on daily reducing balance
Official sourcehdfc.bank.in/loan-against-propertypnb.bank.in/loanagainstmortgage.htmlhomeloans.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

HDFC Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs SBI business loan: rate, fees and tenure

None of these lenders 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. HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank and SBI do not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on their site.

DetailHDFC BankPunjab National BankSBI
Published rateNot publishedCompetitive, linked to RLLR (Repo Rate); figure not statedNot published
Rate basisNot publishedRLLR (Repo linked)SME products priced as spread over MCLR on the official rate page
Loan amountUp to Rs 75 lakhUp to Rs 10 lakh; up to Rs 25 lakh if assessed on current account credit summationNot published
Maximum tenureNot publishedTerm loan up to 7 years incl. moratorium up to 6 monthsNot published
Processing feeNot publishedNil up to Rs 0.50 lakh; 0.30% of loan amount + 18% GST above Rs 0.50 lakhNot published
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedValid Udyam Registration; individuals/sole proprietors in manufacturing, trading, services; no existing fund-based CC/ODSME Credit Card up to Rs 10 lakh; SME Smart Score loan Rs 10 lakh to Rs 50 lakh (listed on page)
Other terms published
  • Online application with instant processing
  • Minimal documentation
  • No collateral required
  • CGTMSE guarantee cover
  • Overdraft or term loan
  • Digital (Digi MSME Loan)
  • Page lists Small Business Loans, Digital Loans, Industry Specific Loans, PMMY, CGTMSE, PMEGP
Official sourcehdfc.bank.in/business-loanpnb.bank.in/Digi-MSME-Loan.htmlsbi.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

HDFC Bank vs Punjab National 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. SBI lists the longer maximum tenure (emi 36 months; bullet 12 months; overdraft 36 months). HDFC Bank and Punjab National Bank do not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on their site.

DetailHDFC BankPunjab National BankSBI
Published rateNot publishedRLLR + 0.85% (up to Rs 10 lakh); RLLR + 0.90% (above Rs 10 lakh)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 publishedRLLR-linked1-year MCLR (8.70%) + spread 0.45% (bullet) / 1.40% (EMI, OD)
Loan amountNot publishedRs 25,000 to Rs 25,00,000 per borrowerRs 20,000 (overdraft Rs 5,00,000) to Rs 1 crore per individual per FAQ (page also cites Rs 50 lakh ceiling)
Maximum tenureNot published12 months bullet; 36 months EMIEMI 36 months; bullet 12 months; overdraft 36 months
Processing feeNot published0.30% of loan amount + GST or Rs 500 + GST, whichever is higherFeatures 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 publishedIndividual resident of India; existing or new-to-bank customersAge 18+ with steady income; individuals singly or jointly
Other terms published
  • Online application for instant gold loan
  • Finance against jewellery
  • Disbursed digitally to operative account
  • Secured by pledge of gold jewellery/ornaments
  • Nil documentation charge
  • Bullet or EMI repayment
  • 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 sourcehdfc.bank.in/gold-loanpnb.bank.in/DigitalGoldLoan.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

HDFC Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs SBI education loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting education loan rates as published: Punjab National Bank from 7.85% and SBI from 9.40%. Punjab National Bank is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are offered. HDFC Bank does not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on its site.

DetailHDFC BankPunjab National BankSBI
Published rateNot published7.85% to 9.00% p.a. (Digi Education, PM Vidyalaxmi, Pratibha 7.85%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 publishedNot publishedFloating, linked to External Benchmark Rate (EBR 7.90% = Repo 5.25% + 2.65%)
Loan amountUp to Rs 10 lakh (education in India, per meta description)Need based (subject to margin guidelines)Student 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 years (Saraswati)Up 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 publishedNil (Saraswati)Not published
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedResident Indian with admission to recognized Indian higher education course after 10+2 via entrance/meritIndian national with admission to eligible course in India/abroad; parent/guardian co-borrower
Other terms publishedNot published
  • Margin nil up to Rs 4 lakh; 5% above
  • No tangible security up to Rs 7.50 lakh; parent/guardian joint borrower
  • Moratorium: course period + 1 year
  • Covers fees, hostel, books, equipment, computer
  • 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 sourcehdfc.bank.in/education-loanpnb.bank.in/pnbsaraswatiloan.html
pnb.bank.in/downloadprocess.aspx
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

HDFC Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs SBI vehicle loans

On a car loan, HDFC Bank and Punjab National Bank have the lowest published starting rate at 7.60%, against 8.40% at SBI. On a two-wheeler loan, HDFC Bank has the lowest published starting rate at 9.99%, against 10% at Punjab National Bank and 11.70% at SBI.

DetailHDFC BankPunjab National BankSBI
Car loan: published rate7.60% - 14.00%From 7.60%8.40% - 9.35%
Car loan: maximum tenureUp to 7 years84 months7 years
Car loan: processing feeUp to 0.5% of loan (min Rs 3,500, max Rs 8,000)0.25% of loan (min Rs 1,000, max Rs 1,500); nil documentationRs 1,000-3,000 + GST (salaried) / Rs 1,500-4,000 + GST (non-salaried), slab by loan amount
Two-wheeler loan: published rate9.99% - 25.02%From 10.00%11.70% - 15.70%
Two-wheeler loan: maximum tenureNot published60 EMIs (scooters/motorcycles)Up to 60 months
Two-wheeler loan: processing feeUp to 2.5% of loan, plus documentation charges up to 2.25%0.50% of loan (min Rs 500, max Rs 1,000)3% of loan + GST (50% waiver for salary package customers)

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

Which is better: HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank or SBI?

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

  • Personal loan, lower starting rate: HDFC Bank (9.99%) versus 11.25% at Punjab National Bank and 10% at SBI.
  • Home loan, lower starting rate: SBI (7.25%) versus 8% at HDFC Bank and 8.15% at Punjab National Bank.
  • Car loan, lower starting rate: HDFC Bank and Punjab National Bank (7.60%) versus 8.40% at SBI.
  • Two-wheeler loan, lower starting rate: HDFC Bank (9.99%) versus 10% at Punjab National Bank and 11.70% at SBI.
  • Personal loan, longer maximum tenure: SBI (84 months). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.
  • Gold loan, longer maximum tenure: SBI (emi 36 months; bullet 12 months; overdraft 36 months). 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

HDFC Bank is a private bank and Punjab National Bank and SBI are public sector banks.

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

  • HDFC Bank home loan: Policy Repo Rate + 2.50% to 7.95%.
  • 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 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 HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank and SBI

HDFC Bank

Private bank · HDFC Bank Limited

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

Lowest published starting rate on this page: 8% (Home loan)

Punjab National Bank

Public sector bank

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

Lowest published starting rate on this page: 7.85% (Education loan)

SBI

Public sector bank · State Bank of India

We found published terms for personal loan, home loan, loan against property, business loan, gold loan and education loan on SBI'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
HDFC Bank84412 October 2026
Punjab National Bank125312 October 2026
SBI176212 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: HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank or SBI?

On a personal loan, HDFC Bank has the lowest published starting rate at 9.99%, against 11.25% at Punjab National Bank and 10% at SBI. SBI advertises the lowest starting home loan rate here, 7.25%, compared with 8% at HDFC Bank and 8.15% at Punjab National Bank. The page also compares car loans and 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 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.

SBI, Punjab National Bank or HDFC Bank: which should I pick for a loan?

Order does not change the comparison, so HDFC Bank vs Punjab National Bank vs SBI and SBI vs Punjab National Bank vs HDFC 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: HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank or SBI?

HDFC Bank has the lower published starting rate. Published starting rates: HDFC Bank 9.99%, Punjab National Bank 11.25% and SBI 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 HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank and SBI?

HDFC Bank: not published. Punjab National Bank: not published. 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: HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank or SBI?

SBI has the lower published starting rate. Published starting rates: HDFC Bank 8%, Punjab National Bank 8.15% and SBI 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 HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank and SBI?

HDFC Bank: Salaried/self-employed professionals: up to 0.50% of loan or Rs 4,000 whichever is higher + taxes. Punjab National Bank: not published. 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 HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank and SBI?

HDFC Bank: up to 30 years or till retirement age, whichever is lower. Punjab National Bank: 30 years incl. moratorium (construction/purchase/land). SBI: up to 30 years; repayment to be completed by age 70.

How much personal loan can I get from HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank and SBI?

HDFC Bank: Up to Rs 50 Lakh. Punjab National Bank: Salaried up to 24x gross monthly salary capped Rs 20 lakh. SBI: Rs 1 lakh to Rs 50 lakh (subject to EMI/NMI up to 65% and 30 times NMI, whichever is lower). 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 HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank and SBI?

Over 5 years at each lender's lowest published rate: HDFC Bank about ₹10,621 a month at 9.99%; Punjab National Bank about ₹10,934 a month at 11.25%; 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 HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank and SBI?

Over 20 years at each lender's lowest published rate: HDFC Bank about ₹41,822 a month at 8%; Punjab National Bank about ₹42,290 a month at 8.15%; 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 HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank and SBI?

HDFC Bank: Floating-rate: nil (except business-purpose loans); fixed-rate: 2% + taxes unless prepaid from own sources. Punjab National Bank: not published. SBI: Prepayment allowed without penalty. Floating-rate loans to individuals cannot carry pre-closure charges; fixed-rate loans often do.

Which loans do HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank and SBI publish rates for?

HDFC Bank: personal loan, home loan. Punjab National Bank: personal loan, home loan, education loan. SBI: personal loan, home loan, gold loan, education loan. Based on each lender's own website, checked 12 October 2026.

Which is better for a car loan: HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank or SBI?

On a car loan, HDFC Bank and Punjab National Bank have the lowest published starting rate at 7.60%, against 8.40% at SBI. See the full vehicle loan comparison for tenure, fees and EMI tables.

Are HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank and SBI regulated by the RBI?

HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank and SBI are banks regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Check a lender's registration on the RBI website before you apply, and apply only through its official channels.

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