Yes. You can negotiate Axis Bank personal loan interest rates

Individuals can avail personal loans from Axis Bank for various purposes, such as going on a vacation, home refurbishing, wedding expenditure.  Interest rates on personal loans offered by Axis Bank range from 12% to 21% p.a. The bank charges you with a processing fee based on the loan amount and the repayment tenure. Foreclosure charges lie between 2% and 5%. 

What are the factors based on which you can negotiate?

You can negotiate based on 

  • Your income 
  • Your ability to repay the personal loan
  • Your relationship with Axis Bank
  • Your credit score. If you have an excellent credit score, you can use it to your advantage to get a better interest rate.

What are the parameters on which the bank will consider giving you a better interest rate?

Some of the major factors are as given below.

  • Your repayment capacity
  • The nature of your work (self-employed or salaried).
  • The type of organization that you are employed in 
  • Financial strength
  • The number of years remaining in your career
  • Your credit score. If you have an excellent credit score, you can use it to your advantage to get a better interest rate.

What should you do to increase your chances of bargaining for the best interest rate?

You should do the following:

  • Maintain a good credit score (750 and above). You have higher chances of loan approval when your score is higher.
  • Your EMIS should be within 40 to 50% of your take home pay. Otherwise, it will not be practical, and queries will arise as to whether or not you can repay the loan
  • Avoid applying for multiple personal loans, and make sure that you do not have a loan which you have not applied for just recently.
  • Make sure that you do not have any credit card debts (pay your credit card bills on time)
  • If you have a good record of handling loans and credit card debts, you will be eligible for pre-approved Axis Bank Personal Loans