Compare Loans
Compare two loan offers side by side. See EMI, interest paid, and total cost differences instantly. Free, privacy-first — inputs never leave your browser.
Loan A
Loan B
Loan A
₹43,391 /mo
Total Interest
₹54,13,879
Total Payment
₹1,04,13,879
Loan B
Cheaper₹50,713 /mo
Total Interest
₹41,28,399
Total Payment
₹91,28,399
Verdict
Loan B saves you ₹12,85,480 in total payment.
For estimation only. Not professional financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult a qualified advisor before making decisions. Full disclaimer.
How to compare two loan offers
Looking at the monthly EMI alone misses the full picture. A slightly lower rate on a longer tenure often costs more total interest than a higher rate on a shorter one. Always compare total interest paid and total payment, not just the EMI.
Common questions about Compare Loans
What should I compare beyond the interest rate?+
Interest rate is only ~60% of true cost. Also compare: (1) Processing fee — 0.5%-2% of loan amount. (2) Documentation, legal, valuation charges. (3) Prepayment/foreclosure terms. (4) Rate reset frequency for floating loans (3 months vs 12 months matters). (5) Insurance bundling — some lenders mandate credit life insurance that adds 0.5%-1% to effective rate. Sum these into effective APR for a fair comparison.
How does a 0.25% rate difference matter over 20 years?+
Dramatically. On a ₹50 lakh home loan over 20 years, moving from 8.75% to 8.50% saves ~₹1.1 lakh in interest over the tenure. A 0.50% difference saves ₹2.2 lakh. For large loans (₹1 crore+), each 0.25% is worth ₹4-5 lakh. Negotiate hard, especially if your CIBIL is 780+ or you have a salary account relationship.
Fixed vs floating rate — which is cheaper?+
Floating rates are typically 1%-2% lower than fixed at origination. Over a 20-year home loan, floating wins in 80% of historical periods because rates mean-revert. Fixed makes sense only for short tenure loans (under 5 years) where rate certainty matters, or for personal loans where you can't risk a rate hike eating your budget. Most banks offer hybrid: fixed for 3-5 years, then floating.
Should I choose the lowest EMI or shortest tenure?+
Shortest tenure you can afford. Example: ₹50L at 8.75% over 20 years = ₹44,186 EMI, total interest ₹56 lakh. Same loan over 30 years = ₹39,335 EMI but total interest ₹91 lakh — ₹35 lakh more for ₹4,800 monthly relief. Stretch tenure only for initial affordability; prepay aggressively when income grows to cut effective tenure.
How do I compare a bank vs an NBFC loan?+
Banks (SBI, HDFC, ICICI) typically offer lower rates (8.30%-9.50% for home loans) with stricter eligibility. NBFCs (Bajaj, LIC HFL, Tata Capital) charge 0.25%-1.50% higher but approve faster and accept lower CIBIL (650+) or irregular income. For prime borrowers, banks win on cost. For self-employed with variable ITR, NBFCs may be the only viable option.
What is balance transfer and when is it worth it?+
Balance transfer moves your existing loan to a new lender at a lower rate. Worth it if: (a) new rate is at least 0.50% lower, (b) remaining tenure is 5+ years, (c) processing fee (0.5%-1%) and legal costs recover within 18-24 months, (d) floating loan so no prepayment penalty. Calculate break-even: (processing cost ÷ monthly EMI saving). If under 24 months and you have 5+ years left, transfer.