Bike loan rates: 10-15% interest, 1-3 year tenure. Higher than car loans due to depreciation risk. SBI: 11-13%, HDFC: 12-14%, Bajaj Finance: 14-18%.
Maximum two-wheeler loan?+
Banks finance 70-90% of bike on-road price. Maximum amount: Rs 5-10 lakh for premium bikes. Minimum: Rs 30,000-50,000. Depends on bike type, your income, credit score.
Documents for bike loan?+
Identity proof, address proof, income proof (salary slip/ITR), 6 months bank statement, photos, bike quotation. Self-employed: business documents + ITR. Most banks have minimum income Rs 15,000/month.
Bike loan vs personal loan?+
Bike loan: secured (bike is collateral), 10-15% interest, easier approval. Personal loan: unsecured, 12-20% interest, faster but more expensive. Bike loan is cheaper for vehicle financing.
Standard: 15-25% down payment. Some dealers offer zero down payment with longer tenure. Higher down payment = lower interest + faster approval. Minimum Rs 5,000-15,000 typically.
Pre-payment options?+
Most bike loans allow pre-payment after 6-12 months. Charges: 2-4% of outstanding (some lenders zero charge after 1 year). Foreclosure saves significant interest if pre-paid early.
Used bike loan available?+
Yes, but rates higher 14-18%. Bikes <5 years old eligible. Loan amount: 60-70% of bike value. Tenure 1-3 years. Banks like Bajaj Finance, IndusInd specialize in used bike financing.