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Hero FinCorp vs IDFC FIRST 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, IDFC FIRST Bank starts lowest (9.99%) versus 17.90% at Hero FinCorp and 10% at SBI. SBI advertises the lowest starting education loan rate here, 9.40%, compared with 17.90% at Hero FinCorp and 9.50% at IDFC FIRST 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 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: Hero FinCorp vs IDFC FIRST Bank vs SBI

  • For a personal loan, IDFC FIRST Bank starts lowest (9.99%) versus 17.90% at Hero FinCorp and 10% at SBI.
  • SBI advertises the lowest starting education loan rate here, 9.40%, compared with 17.90% at Hero FinCorp and 9.50% at IDFC FIRST Bank.
  • For a car loan, SBI starts lowest (8.40%) versus 9% at Hero FinCorp and 8.99% at IDFC FIRST Bank.
  • All of them publish a numeric starting rate for: personal loan, education 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 and IDFC FIRST Bank 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.

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 IDFC FIRST Bank if you want

  • The lower published starting personal loan rate (9.99%)
  • The lower published starting two-wheeler loan rate (9%)

Pick SBI if you want

  • The lower published starting education loan rate (9.40%)
  • The lower published starting car loan rate (8.40%)
  • The longer personal loan tenure (84 months)
Personal loan: published starting rate (lower is better)
Hero FinCorp17.90%
IDFC FIRST Bank9.99% ✓
SBI10%
Education loan: published starting rate (lower is better)
Hero FinCorp17.90%
IDFC FIRST Bank9.50%
SBI9.40% ✓
Car loan: published starting rate (lower is better)
Hero FinCorp9%
IDFC FIRST Bank8.99%
SBI8.40% ✓

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

Hero FinCorp vs IDFC FIRST Bank vs SBI at a glance

DetailHero FinCorpIDFC FIRST BankSBI
Loan provider typeNBFCPrivate bankPublic sector bank
Legal nameHero FinCorp LimitedIDFC FIRST Bank LimitedState Bank of India
Loan types with a published ratePersonal loan, Loan against property, Business loan, Education 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 from 17.9% p.a.Starts 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 published60 months (min 9 months)84 months
Home loan: published rateNot publishedNot stated as current rate (page shows indicative 7.75% p.a. comparison)7.25% p.a. onwards (T&C apply), w.e.f. 01.04.2026
Home loan: maximum tenureNot publishedUp to 32 years salaried / 25 years self-employedUp to 30 years; repayment to be completed by age 70
Official websiteherofincorp.comidfcfirstbank.comsbi.bank.in

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Hero FinCorp vs IDFC FIRST Bank vs SBI personal loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting personal loan rates as published: Hero FinCorp from 17.90%, IDFC FIRST Bank from 9.99% and SBI from 10%. IDFC FIRST 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).

DetailHero FinCorpIDFC FIRST BankSBI
Published rateStarting from 17.9% p.a.Starts at 9.99% p.a.Starting from 10.00% p.a. (T&C apply); scheme range 10.00% to 15.00%
Rate basisNot publishedReducing balance2-year MCLR (8.75%) + spread 1.25% to 6.25%
Loan amountNot published₹50,000 to ₹15 lakhRs 1 lakh to Rs 50 lakh (subject to EMI/NMI up to 65% and 30 times NMI, whichever is lower)
Maximum tenureNot published60 months (min 9 months)84 months
Processing feeMinimum 2.5% + GST, deducted at disbursal (non-refundable)0% to 3.5% of loan amount (incl. GST)Up to 1.50% of loan amount (min Rs 1,000, max Rs 15,000) + GST; waivers for some customers
Prepayment / foreclosurePrepayment charges: not applicable. Foreclosure: 5% + GST on outstanding principalZero foreclosure charges2% of prepaid amount; waivers for some categories
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedAge 21-60; CIBIL 710 or above; salaried or self-employedAge 21-60; min net monthly salary Rs 20,000 (govt/defence) or Rs 25,000 (corporate); no minimum CIBIL stated
Other terms published
  • High loan eligibility up to Rs 7 Lakh
  • Attractive interest rates
  • Digital application process
  • Zero foreclosure charges
  • Tenure 9 to 60 months
  • Disbursal in as little as 10 minutes after approval
  • Multiple on-demand loans within approved offer
  • Loan up to Rs 50 lakh
  • Rates starting from 10.00%
  • Low processing charges
  • Minimal documentation
Official sourceherofincorp.com/personal-loan-fees-and-chargesidfcfirst.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
Hero FinCorp17.90%₹12,670₹2,60,172₹7,60,172
IDFC FIRST 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

Hero FinCorp vs IDFC FIRST Bank vs SBI personal loan: full comparison with EMI, fees and FAQs

Hero FinCorp vs IDFC FIRST Bank vs SBI home loan: rate, fees and tenure

Only SBI publishes a numeric starting rate for this product, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. IDFC FIRST Bank lists the longer maximum tenure (up to 32 years salaried / 25 years self-employed). IDFC FIRST Bank does not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on its site. Hero FinCorp has no home loan terms we could verify on its official site.

DetailHero FinCorpIDFC FIRST BankSBI
Published rateNot publishedNot stated as current rate (page shows indicative 7.75% p.a. comparison)7.25% p.a. onwards (T&C apply), w.e.f. 01.04.2026
Rate basisNot publishedFloating, repo-linkedFloating, linked to Repo Rate via EBLR; interest on daily reducing balance
Loan amountNot published₹5 lakh (FAQ) to ₹10 croreNot published
Maximum tenureNot publishedUp to 32 years salaried / 25 years self-employedUp to 30 years; repayment to be completed by age 70
Processing feeNot publishedCalculated on loan amount plus GST; percentage not stated0.35% of loan amount + GST, min Rs 2,000 max Rs 10,000 (FAQ page)
Prepayment / foreclosureNot publishedNo foreclosure charges on floating-rate loans; floating-to-fixed switch 0.1% of sanctioned amount or ₹10,000, whichever…Prepayment allowed without penalty
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedSalaried 21-60, 3 yrs experience, min income ₹1 lakh p.a.; self-employed 23-70, 4 yrs business continuity, min income ₹1.5 lakh…Resident of India or NRI; min age 18; EMI/NMI ratio 20% to 70% by income slab
Other terms publishedNot published
  • Digital application
  • Up to 100% top-up at same rate as balance transfers
  • Tenure up to 32 years
  • 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 publishedidfcfirst.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

Read the full guide: Home loan

Hero FinCorp vs IDFC FIRST Bank vs SBI loan against property: rate, fees and tenure

Starting loan against property rates as published: Hero FinCorp from 11% and IDFC FIRST Bank from 8.75%. IDFC FIRST Bank is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are offered. IDFC FIRST Bank lists the longer maximum tenure (up to 25 years). SBI does not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on its site.

DetailHero FinCorpIDFC FIRST BankSBI
Published rate11% to 17%8.75% p.a. (per page title)Not published
Rate basisReducing balanceNot publishedInterest on daily reducing balance (rate not stated on fetched pages)
Loan amountUp to ₹7.5 CrUp to ₹15 croreNot published
Maximum tenureUp to 10 yearsUp to 25 yearsUp to 15 years (P-LAP)
Processing fee1% + GSTNot 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 / foreclosurePercentage-based part-prepayment and pre-closure charges mentioned; rates not statedNot publishedNo prepayment penalty
Eligibility (as published)Age 25 to 75 years; stable income; CIBIL 750+ preferredNot publishedResident Indian, age 18 to 70
Other terms published
  • Loan up to ₹7.5 Cr
  • Quick sanctioning
  • Up to 75% of property's market value
  • Flexible tenure
  • Loan up to 80% of property value
  • Up to ₹15 crore
  • Tenure up to 25 years
  • Low interest rates
  • Low processing fees
  • No hidden charges
  • Interest on daily reducing balance
Official sourceherofincorp.com/loan-against-property-interest-ratesidfcfirst.bank.in/personal-banking/loans/loan-against-propertyhomeloans.sbi.bank.in/products/view/loan-against-property
sbi.bank.in/web/interest-rates/interest-rates/processing-fees

EMI illustration: ₹25 lakh over 10 years

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
Hero FinCorp11%₹34,438₹16,32,500₹41,32,500
IDFC FIRST Bank8.75%₹31,332₹12,59,803₹37,59,803

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: Loan against property

Hero FinCorp vs IDFC FIRST Bank vs SBI business loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting business loan rates as published: Hero FinCorp from 14% and IDFC FIRST Bank from 13%. IDFC FIRST Bank is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are offered. SBI does not publish a numeric starting rate for this product on its site.

DetailHero FinCorpIDFC FIRST BankSBI
Published rateStarting from 14% p.a.; up to maximum 30%Starting at 13% p.a.Not published
Rate basisFixed or floating optionsFixed for term loan; dropline overdraft interest on utilised amountSME products priced as spread over MCLR on the official rate page
Loan amountRs. 5 Lakh to Rs. 50 Lakh₹7 lakh to ₹1 croreNot published
Maximum tenure4 years (minimum 1 year)48 months (min 12 months)Not published
Processing feePer Sanction Letter cum KFS; FAQ says typically up to 2.5% of loan amountUp to 3.5% of loan amount (term loan) plus GSTNot published
Prepayment / foreclosureNot allowed in 12-month lock-in; after that 5% + taxes on outstanding principalNot publishedNot published
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedMSMEs, proprietors, partnerships, LLPs, companies; age 28-68 at maturity; turnover ₹1 crore or more; 3 years vintageSME Credit Card up to Rs 10 lakh; SME Smart Score loan Rs 10 lakh to Rs 50 lakh (listed on page)
Other terms published
  • Loans up to Rs. 50 Lakh
  • Collateral-free loan
  • Instant approval
  • Fixed or floating interest rate options
  • Collateral-free funding up to ₹1 crore
  • Tenure up to 48 months
  • Dropline overdraft option
  • Quick eligibility up to ₹75 lakh based on banking
  • Page lists Small Business Loans, Digital Loans, Industry Specific Loans, PMMY, CGTMSE, PMEGP
Official sourceherofincorp.com/business-loan-interest-ratesidfcfirst.bank.in/business-banking/loans/business-loansbi.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

Hero FinCorp vs IDFC FIRST 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. IDFC FIRST Bank lists the longer maximum tenure (60 months (bullet up to 12 months)). IDFC FIRST 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.

DetailHero FinCorpIDFC FIRST BankSBI
Published rateNot publishedStarts at 0.82% per month (range 0.82% to 1.67% per month)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 publishedFixed, no step-up1-year MCLR (8.70%) + spread 0.45% (bullet) / 1.40% (EMI, OD)
Loan amountNot published₹25,001 to ₹75,00,000 (EMI/Monthly Interest schemes); ₹20,00,000 (Bullet)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 published60 months (Bullet up to 12 months)EMI 36 months; bullet 12 months; overdraft 36 months
Processing feeNot publishedNot publishedFeatures table: 0.25%-0.30% + GST with minimums (Rs 250 to Rs 7,500)
Prepayment / foreclosureNot publishedNominal foreclosure fee applies; amount not statedNo prepayment penalty; no foreclosure charges
Eligibility (as published)Not publishedResident individuals 18-70; gold jewellery 18-22 karatAge 18+ with steady income; individuals singly or jointly
Other terms publishedNot published
  • Fixed rates, no step-up
  • Paperless digital onboarding
  • Disbursal up to 85% of gold value
  • Gold stored in sealed pouches in bank vaults
  • 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 publishedidfcfirst.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

Hero FinCorp vs IDFC FIRST Bank vs SBI education loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting education loan rates as published: Hero FinCorp from 17.90%, IDFC FIRST Bank from 9.50% and SBI from 9.40%. SBI is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are offered. IDFC FIRST Bank lists the longer maximum tenure (up to 15 years).

DetailHero FinCorpIDFC FIRST BankSBI
Published rateStarting from 17.9% p.a. (personal loan for students)Secured 9.5% to 11.25% p.a.; unsecured 11.75% to 14% p.a.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 publishedFloating, repo-linkedFloating, linked to External Benchmark Rate (EBR 7.90% = Repo 5.25% + 2.65%)
Loan amount₹50,000 to ₹7 lakh₹1 lakh to ₹2 crore (collateral-free up to ₹1.5 crore)Student Loan: India up to Rs 50 lakh / Rs 75 lakh (medical, NIRF top-100), abroad up to Rs 7.50 lakh
Maximum tenure36 monthsUp to 15 yearsUp to 15 years after course period + 12-month repayment holiday
Processing feeMinimum 2.5% + GSTNil up to ₹7.5 lakh; above that up to 1.5% of loan amountStudent Loan: nil up to Rs 10 lakh; Rs 5,000 + GST for Rs 10-20 lakh
Prepayment / foreclosurePrepayment: not applicable. Foreclosure: 5% + GST on outstanding principalNil; no charge on foreclosure or part-paymentNot published
Eligibility (as published)Age 21-58; salaried or self-employed; min net monthly income ₹15,000; CIBIL 725+ preferredIndian nationals incl. NRIs; age 18+; admission to authorised institution; co-applicant requiredIndian national with admission to eligible course in India/abroad; parent/guardian co-borrower
Other terms published
  • Online approval in about 10 minutes
  • No security or collateral needed
  • Paper-free digital application
  • Tenures from 12 to 36 months
  • Collateral-free up to ₹1.5 crore
  • Up to 100% financing of education expenses
  • Section 80E interest deduction (old regime)
  • Flexible repayment options
  • 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 sourceherofincorp.com/personal-loans/education-loanidfcfirst.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

Hero FinCorp vs IDFC FIRST Bank vs SBI education loan: full comparison with EMI, fees and FAQs

Hero FinCorp vs IDFC FIRST Bank vs SBI vehicle loans

For a car loan, SBI starts lowest (8.40%) versus 9% at Hero FinCorp and 8.99% at IDFC FIRST Bank. On a two-wheeler loan, IDFC FIRST Bank has the lowest published starting rate at 9%, against 14% at Hero FinCorp and 11.70% at SBI.

DetailHero FinCorpIDFC FIRST BankSBI
Car loan: published rate9% - 18% p.a.From 8.99%8.40% - 9.35%
Car loan: maximum tenure120 months10 years (120 months)7 years
Car loan: processing feeUp to 3% of loan amountUp to 5% of loan amount (incl. GST)Rs 1,000-3,000 + GST (salaried) / Rs 1,500-4,000 + GST (non-salaried), slab by loan amount
Two-wheeler loan: published rate14% - 36% p.a.From 9%11.70% - 15.70%
Two-wheeler loan: maximum tenure60 months60 monthsUp to 60 months
Two-wheeler loan: processing feeVaries by approved loan; no figure publishedUp to 5% (product page advertises zero processing fees)3% of loan + GST (50% waiver for salary package customers)

Full vehicle loan comparison for Hero FinCorp vs IDFC FIRST Bank vs SBI (all vehicle types, EMI tables and sources) · Vehicle loans guide

Which is better: Hero FinCorp, IDFC FIRST 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: IDFC FIRST Bank (9.99%) versus 17.90% at Hero FinCorp and 10% at SBI.
  • Education loan, lower starting rate: SBI (9.40%) versus 17.90% at Hero FinCorp and 9.50% at IDFC FIRST Bank.
  • Car loan, lower starting rate: SBI (8.40%) versus 9% at Hero FinCorp and 8.99% at IDFC FIRST Bank.
  • Two-wheeler loan, lower starting rate: IDFC FIRST Bank (9%) versus 14% at Hero FinCorp and 11.70% at SBI.
  • Personal loan, longer maximum tenure: SBI (84 months). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.
  • Home loan, longer maximum tenure: IDFC FIRST Bank (up to 32 years salaried / 25 years self-employed). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.
  • Loan against property, longer maximum tenure: IDFC FIRST Bank (up to 25 years). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.
  • Gold loan, longer maximum tenure: IDFC FIRST Bank (60 months (bullet up to 12 months)). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.
  • Education loan, longer maximum tenure: IDFC FIRST 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

Hero FinCorp is an NBFC, IDFC FIRST Bank is a private bank and SBI is a public sector bank.

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

  • IDFC FIRST Bank personal loan: Reducing balance.
  • IDFC FIRST Bank home loan: Floating, repo-linked.
  • 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 Hero FinCorp, IDFC FIRST Bank and SBI

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)

IDFC FIRST Bank

Private bank · IDFC FIRST Bank Limited

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

Lowest published starting rate on this page: 8.75% (Loan against property)

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
Hero FinCorp76212 October 2026
IDFC FIRST 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: Hero FinCorp, IDFC FIRST Bank or SBI?

For a personal loan, IDFC FIRST Bank starts lowest (9.99%) versus 17.90% at Hero FinCorp and 10% at SBI. SBI advertises the lowest starting education loan rate here, 9.40%, compared with 17.90% at Hero FinCorp and 9.50% at IDFC FIRST 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 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, IDFC FIRST Bank or Hero FinCorp: which should I pick for a loan?

Order does not change the comparison, so Hero FinCorp vs IDFC FIRST Bank vs SBI and SBI vs IDFC FIRST Bank vs Hero FinCorp 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: Hero FinCorp, IDFC FIRST Bank or SBI?

IDFC FIRST Bank has the lower published starting rate. Published starting rates: Hero FinCorp 17.90%, IDFC FIRST 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 Hero FinCorp, IDFC FIRST Bank and SBI?

Hero FinCorp: Minimum 2.5% + GST, deducted at disbursal (non-refundable). IDFC FIRST Bank: 0% to 3.5% of loan amount (incl. GST). 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.

What is the home loan processing fee at Hero FinCorp, IDFC FIRST Bank and SBI?

Hero FinCorp: not published. IDFC FIRST Bank: Calculated on loan amount plus GST; percentage not stated. 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 Hero FinCorp, IDFC FIRST Bank and SBI?

Hero FinCorp: not published. IDFC FIRST Bank: up to 32 years salaried / 25 years self-employed. SBI: up to 30 years; repayment to be completed by age 70.

How much personal loan can I get from Hero FinCorp, IDFC FIRST Bank and SBI?

Hero FinCorp: not published. IDFC FIRST Bank: ₹50,000 to ₹15 lakh. 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 Hero FinCorp, IDFC FIRST Bank and SBI?

Over 5 years at each loan provider's lowest published rate: Hero FinCorp about ₹12,670 a month at 17.90%; IDFC FIRST 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.

Can I prepay or foreclose a home loan early at Hero FinCorp, IDFC FIRST Bank and SBI?

Hero FinCorp: not published. IDFC FIRST Bank: No foreclosure charges on floating-rate loans; floating-to-fixed switch 0.1% of sanctioned amount or ₹10,000, whichever…. SBI: Prepayment allowed without penalty. Floating-rate loans to individuals cannot carry pre-closure charges; fixed-rate loans often do.

Which loans do Hero FinCorp, IDFC FIRST Bank and SBI publish rates for?

Hero FinCorp: personal loan, loan against property, business loan, education loan. IDFC FIRST Bank: personal loan, loan against property, business 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: Hero FinCorp, IDFC FIRST Bank or SBI?

For a car loan, SBI starts lowest (8.40%) versus 9% at Hero FinCorp and 8.99% at IDFC FIRST Bank. See the full vehicle loan comparison for tenure, fees and EMI tables.

Are Hero FinCorp, IDFC FIRST Bank and SBI regulated by the RBI?

IDFC FIRST Bank and SBI 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 Hero FinCorp, IDFC FIRST 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 Hero FinCorp, IDFC FIRST 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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