A single vehicle or a fleet, large or small vehicles, new or used – a commercial vehicle loan can get you the exact vehicle that best suits your business’ operational requirements. Since these vehicles are not for your personal use, the interest rates differ from a traditional two-wheeler loan or a car loan. A good understanding of the commercial vehicle interest rates will help you decide the best way to finance your commercial vehicle.
The best commercial vehicle loan interest rate will be decided on your profile at the time of loan application. Here is an overview of the interest rates and charges you can expect at SMFG India Credit:
Commercial Vehicle Loan Interest Rate |
Starts at 10% per annum* |
Processing Fee |
Up to 2% of the loan amount |
Loan Amount |
Starts at INR 1 lakh* |
Tenure of Loan |
Up to 5 years or 60 months |
Lowest EMI Per Lakh |
INR 2,125 for 5 years or 60 months |
Late Payment Charges |
2% plus GST charged monthly (24% per annum) on the overdue amount calculated on day-to-day basis. |
Duplicate NOC/NOC Revalidation |
INR 295 (including GST) |
Loan Cancellation Charges (Loan Cancelled Before First EMI) |
Stamp duty plus INR 1500 before encashment of the loan disbursement cheque. Else loan prepayment charges apply. |
Cheque/ECS Dishonoured Charges (per dishonour of cheque/ECS per presentation) |
INR 300 |
The interest rate is one of the deciding factors of how easily you can manage to pay back your commercial vehicle loan. A lower interest rate will not only make monthly payments more affordable but also help you save money over the loan term. On the other hand, a higher interest rate means you will have to pay more over the life of the loan. It can also make it challenging to pay the monthly installments on time.
Overall, a lower commercial vehicle loan interest rate will reduce your monthly payments, leaving you with more capital for your business.
Both the total cost of borrowing and monthly payments are directly affected by the interest rates. The higher the interest rate, the higher the borrowing cost. That is, you will be paying additional amounts in interest over the principal or the borrowed sum. This also means that you will likely be paying higher monthly payments.
Conversely, a lower interest rate will also lower the borrowing cost as you will pay less in interest charges over the term of the loan. This in turn decreases the cost of monthly payments.
The commercial vehicle loan interest rate will depend upon several factors. Here are some of the most important:
Please note: The interest rate would be computed on daily balances basis and changed on monthly rest at the rate as set out in the loan agreement. The interest rate range is indicative and the final rate is arrived at basis (a) Profile of Customers (b) Tenure of the Loan (c) Geography of residence (d) Nature of Collateral (If provided (e) Prior / existing relationship with SMFG India Credit. Interest rates are subject to change at any point of time at the sole discretion of SMFG India Credit.
When applying for a commercial vehicle loan, it is essential to understand the interest rates and how they can affect your monthly payments. At SMFG India Credit, the lowest interest rate for commercial vehicles is 10%* per annum. With a range of repayment options to suit your needs, SMFG India Credit is your reliable partner on the road to a successful business. Our commercial vehicle EMI calculator will help you plan your monthly payment.
* Please note that loans are disbursed at the sole discretion of SMFG India Credit. Final approval, loan terms and disbursal process will be subject to SMFG India Credit's policy at the time of loan application. If you are an existing customer and wish to foreclose your loan, please note that foreclosure terms and charges will be applicable as per our policy at the time of loan foreclosure.