Most cherish dreams to buy a car but not everyone has the required capital to do so. This is where car loans can help you. A person who has some funds to account for the down payment and other charges can buy a car with the help of a bank. The bank pays the balance amount and the applicant then becomes liable to pay back the bank for it. The applicant can pay off the loan through Equated Monthly Instalments (EMIs). This reduces the burden of payment and gives the applicant a lot of financial options. For instance, the applicant can decide on how much of a down payment they can afford and then choose a loan amount that they can pay back without any difficulty.
The applicant has to submit some essential and required documents in order to avail a car loan. These include their identity proof, age proof, residence proof, photographs, salary slips, and income tax returns. This is a standard procedure that assures the bank that the applicant in question has given the correct information and is capable of managing the repayments. Another factor that plays an important part is the applicant’s credit score. If the applicant has a good credit score then it assures the bank that the individual in question can be trusted with the loan repayment. If the credit score is poor, the applicant is deemed unfit and their application may be rejected outright even if they have the income to sustain the EMIs.
There are a lot of banks in the market that offer car loans at low interest rates. Banks such as HDFC, ICICI, State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Standard Chartered, and Axis Bank give car loans at competitive interest rates. Sometimes, with so many options, it becomes difficult for an applicant to choose the right bank. The information provided below will act as a guide for people looking for the right bank for their car loan.
State Bank of India
State Bank of India is one of the oldest government-owned banks in the country. The bank’s car loan interest rates start at 9.25%. The EMI for the loan starts at Rs.1,619 per lakh for the maximum period which can go up to 7 years. The applicant must have an income of at least Rs. 3 lakh per annum. A processing fee of Rs. 950 plus service tax will be charged.
ICICI
ICICI is the biggest private bank in the country. The bank gives out car loans at an interest rate of 9.10% to 13.25%. The minimum amount of loan that can be availed is Rs. 1 lakh which can be paid back in a maximum period of 7 years. It must be noted that a processing fee of Rs. 6,153 will be charged.
HDFC
HDFC is a prominent private bank in the country. It offers car loans at an interest rate of 9.15% to 11.6%. The minimum amount of the loan is Rs. 1 lakh and the maximum tenure is 7 years. A processing fee of Rs. 5,150 is charged.
Punjab National Bank
Punjab National Bank is a state-owned bank that offers car loans at an interest rate ranging from 9.6% to 11.2%. The EMI starts at Rs.1,640 and the loan period can go up to 7 years. A processing fee of 1% is charged on the loan amount but the amount charged cannot exceed Rs. 6,000.
Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered offers car loans at an interest rate of 11.25% to 14.49%. The maximum loan amount that can be availed is Rs.30 lakh which can be paid back over a period of 5 years. No processing fee is charged.
Axis Bank
Axis Bank is the third largest private sector bank in the country. Axis offers car loans at an interest rate of 9% to 11.50%. The minimum loan amount is Rs. 1 lakh which can be availed for a period of 7 years. A processing fee of up to Rs.5,500 may be charged.
The information has been summarised in the following table.
Bank
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Interest Rate
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Processing Fee
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Loan Amount
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Tenure
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SBI
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9.25%
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Rs. 950 + Serv. Tax
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7 Years (Max)
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|
ICICI
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9.10% - 13.25%
|
Rs. 6153 (Max)
|
Rs. 1 lakh (Min)
|
1-7 Years
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HDFC
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9.15% - 11.60%
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Rs. 5150
|
Rs. 1 lakh (Min)
|
7 Years (Max)
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PNB
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9.60% - 11.20%
|
1%, Max Rs. 6000
|
7 Years (Max)
|
|
Standard Chartered
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11.25% - 14.49%
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Nil
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Rs 30 lakh (Max)
|
5 Years (Max)
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Axis
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9.00% - 11.50%
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Rs 5500
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Rs. 1 lakh (Min)
|
7 Years (Max)
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