How to Apply for Business Loan

Individuals can apply for a business loan by either visiting the bank or applying online through the bank’s or online marketplace website. However, it is always advisable to apply online as it saves time, cost and energy. Along with that, you can easily calculate your loan EMI and eligibility before making a detailed comparison of business loan offers of leading banks and NBFCs in India.
The detailed steps for applying the business loan through MyLoanCare is mentioned below:

• Visit the MyLoanCare website or download the app and fill in your personal details like name, number, city, annual turnover, and loan requirement details.
• After filling the form, submit the form. You will get offers of different banks based on your eligibility. You can compare the banks and select the bank with the lowest rates and charges.
• After this, a bank’s representative will get in touch with you to discuss your loan requirement. He will verify all the eligibility details and guide you about the complete loan process and the required documents.
• If you are eligible and interested, the bank representative will fix the appointment for document pick-up and further loan process. Nowadays, few banks give the option to upload documents online.
• After all the documents are verified, based on your credit score and eligibility, the bank will decide to sanction or reject your business loan. If sanctioned, you will receive a sanction letter from the bank mentioning the key loan terms like interest rate, processing fees, tenure, prepayment charges.
• Finally, the loan amount will be disbursed to the registered bank account.

Below-mentioned are the reasons for applying for a business loan online through MyLoanCare:-

• You can save both time and efforts by applying for a business loan online.
• If you apply for a business loan online, you can compare top lenders' business loan rates and get a loan at the best rates based on your eligibility.
• Applying through MyLoanCare gives you the option of choosing the best deal offered by different lenders without impacting your credit score.

Applying for a business loan will save time, energy and cost. However, the benefits of applying for a business loan alone is not just only limited to these; there are multiple benefits of applying online. Some of the prominent ones are mentioned below:

• Compare interest rates and other charges: Interest rates and charges are the extra cost the borrower has to bear to take the loan. Applying for a business loan online provides an individual with an opportunity to check the business loan interest rates and charges offered by different banks and select the bank offering the lowest interest rates and costs.
• Checking business loan eligibility: The online application allows individuals to easily check their eligibility for a business loan by using the business loan eligibility calculator in a matter of minutes.
• No impact on the credit score: Checking the eligibility criteria for a loan directly with the bank negatively impacts the credit score as it is a hard enquiry, whereas an individual can check the eligibility criterion online on a bank's website without even hurting their credit score.
• Minimal documentation: An individual can apply online for a business loan with business loan documents. Thus it assists them in saving time and cost. The entire business loan online process is quick and convenient.
• Tracking the business loan account: Using the online method allows an individual to keep track of all the essential transactions, EMIs, due date and other essential details in the home’s comfort.

Below-mentioned is the benefits of applying for a business loan:

• Unsecured loan: The business loan is an unsecured loan, which means the loan is not offered against any security and is collateral-free. However, banks consider the profit and loss statement, balance sheet and other vital documents before granting the business loan.
• Fixed interest rate: The interest rate charged on the business loan is fixed, which means the interest remains constant during the tenure and it generally hovers between 14.00% to 30.00%.
• Loan amount: Individuals can avail the loan amount of upto ₹ 1,00,00,00,000 provided they have a decent credit score.
• Flexible repayment tenure: The business loan comes with a flexible repayment tenure. It means the individual can choose the tenure of the loan.
• Helps in starting and expanding business: Business loan acts as a bridge in helping an individual to meet the capital requirement for starting the business. Further, it also helps the company in cashing in on the new opportunities for the existing business. Opportunities can be in the form of expanding its business in a new location, introducing a new product or opening new market avenues. Business loans help a company in meeting the requirement.

Here are top banks that you must compare to apply for a business loan:

Bank	Interest Rate	Loan Tenure	Processing fees
SBI	11.20%	48 Months	From 2% to 3%
HDFC Bank	11.90%	48 Months	₹ 499
ICICI Bank	16.50%	36 Months	Starting from 0.99%, Up to 2%
RBL Bank	18.50%	36 Months	2.50-3.00% of loan amount
Tata Capital	19.00%	48 Months	From 1.50% to 2.50%
Lendingkart	12.00%	36 Months	2% to 3% of loan amount
Bajaj Finserv	18.00%	48 Months	Upto 2% of loan amount
IDFC First Bank	19.00%	48 Months	2.00%
IIFL	16.00%	60 Months	Up to 2%
Bank of Maharashtra	14.50%	36 Months	Upto 3% of the loan amount
IndusInd Bank	13.00%	60 Months	2.50%
Kotak Bank	16.00%	60 Months	Maximum 2% of the loan
Fullerton India	17.00%	48 Months	2%
Ftcash	18.00%	36 Months	2% of loan amount
IDBI Bank	12.25%	60 Months	1.00%

• Identity Proof - PAN Card/Driving License/ Passport/ Voter's ID/ Aadhaar Card
• Address Proof - Utility Bill/ Bank Statement/ Bank Account Passbook (Updated and no more than 3 months old)/ Passport/ Driving License/ Voter's ID/ Aadhaar Card
• Firm Constitution: MOA/Partnership Deed/GST Registration Certificate
• Shop and Establishment Certificate/Tax registrations: VAT/Service tax/GST registrations

Below-mentioned is the steps for availing a business loan.

• Check Eligibility and Calculate EMI
  Before applying for an online business loan, you must check your business loan eligibility and calculate the monthly EMI. The eligibility for a business loan is determined by age, credit score, and current obligations.
• Keep your documents ready.
  Keep your documents such as Income Proof, Address Proof, Bank statement of last 6 months and other mandatory documents ready for applying for a business loan.
• Compare the Shortlisted Banks
  Compare business loan interests offered by all banks and NBFCs at online marketplace such as MyLoanCare. Along with the business loan rates, you must also check the processing fee, foreclosure charges and other associated charges of the loan in a consolidated way. Reduce your options to 2-3 lenders or shortlist your lender bank or NBFC by comparing all the rates and other charges.
• Choose the Bank or NBFC based on their Service
  While shortlisting the lending institution, do not forget to consider services and transparency, turnaround time, doorstep services, loan process etc. Finally, check the lending institution’s reviews based on interest rates, services (pre and post-sale), and transparency to shortlist the lender bank.

✅Why should I apply for a business loan?

A business loan is an unsecured loan and can be availed for starting a business, expanding the business, hiring the employees, technological advancement and maintaining inventory.

✅Who can apply for Business Loans?

Business loans can be availed by Sole Proprietorship, Partnership Firm, Private Limited Companies, Closely held Public Limited Companies, Societies and Trusts.

✅How much loan can be availed under the business loan?

Usually, the minimum loan amount offered on business loans is ₹ 1,00,000, and the maximum amount is ₹ 50,00,000. Banks may also disburse higher loan amounts which are dependent upon the credit score and the relationship between the customer and bank.

✅How can I apply for an online business loan?

You can apply for a business loan online through the specific bank website or an online marketplace like MyLoanCare. Borrowers can also apply through mobile banking by downloading the bank's mobile application at the play store.

✅Can I apply for a business loan if I don’t have collateral?

Yes, you can avail of a business loan without any collateral or security.