⚡ Fastest Options: Fintech Apps & NBFCs

Offers instant online loans (₹6,000 – ₹10 lakh) with approvals in minutes. Fully paperless: only PAN, Aadhaar, and bank statements needed.
Interest ranges from ~12% to 28.5% p.a. depending on credit profile. Processing fees up to 5.1% + GST.
(KreditBee)

PaySense

Fully online service granting loans to self-employed borrowers (₹5,000 – ₹5 lakh).
Interest rate around 1.4–2.3% per month (effective annual ~18–28%).
Tenure is flexible (3–60 months), with easy KYC.
(Pocketly)

CASHe

AI-based credit assessment; no salary slip required.
Loan amount: ₹1,000 – ₹4 lakh; tenure: 3–18 months.
Monthly rates between 1.75–2.5% (effective ~22–34% p.a.).
(Reddit, Pocketly)

Moneyview

Offers loans without ITR or income proof (unique perk for self-employed with informal income).
Disbursal possibility within the same day.
Starting interest around 14% p.a. or more.
(Moneyview, Reddit)

🏦 Traditional Banks & NBFCs

If you have solid documentation and prefer lower rates:

IndusInd Bank: starting around 10.49% p.a. for eligible self-employed.
Axis Bank: offers from 9.99% p.a.
Kotak, IDFC FIRST, HDFC, ICICI typically quote 10.60–10.99% p.a.
Bajaj Finance, L&T Finance, and others also serve self-employed with rates up to 15–24%.
(Reddit, Paisabazaar)

Typical Requirements:

Strong credit history (CIBIL around 750+ preferred)
2+ years in business
Documented income (ITRs, GST returns, P&L, bank statements)
Processing fee of 1–5%, tenure 12–60 months
(Reddit, Study education & Insurance, Paisabazaar)

📉 Rate Comparison

Lender Type	Loan Amount	Interest Rate (Approx)	Turnaround Time	Docs Required
Fintech Apps	₹5k–₹10L	14%–28% p.a.	Minutes to hours	PAN, Aadhaar, bank statements
Banks / NBFCs	₹50k–₹40L+	9.99%–11% p.a.	1–5 working days	ITR, GST, financial statements
Moneyview	Up to ₹10 lakh	14%+ p.a.	Same/next day	PAN, bank statements only

🚨 What Redditors Share

Some Reddit users strongly advise caution:

“From what I’ve seen… don’t use these quick loan apps. Many hidden conditions and high interest rates.”
Another:
“Bank where you have salary account gives better rates compared to apps.”
(BankBazaar, afinoz.com, Paisabazaar, KreditBee, Reddit, Reddit, Reddit)

For self-employed:

“It’s rather hard without income proof. Apps may help but rates are expensive.”
(Reddit)

✅ How to Choose Smartly

Match the loan need: small immediate needs (₹10–50k)? Consider Moneyview or PaySense. Planning enterprise expansion? Opt for bank/NBFC offers.
Compare all-in-cost: account for processing fees, tenure, interest model (flat vs reducing balance).
Get approval first: check eligibility without hurting credit—pre-approved bank/NBFC offers often better.
Check documentation capability: if you have 2+ years ITRs/GST, banks yield better terms; otherwise, app-based lenders may support you based on bank statement history.

🧭 Final Guidance

For immediate need with minimal proof, fintech apps offer quick access—but at significantly higher cost.
For affordable long-term credit, consider traditional banks or NBFCs—requires more documents but much lower interest rates.
Always review effective interest rates, processing fees, and prepayment charges before locking in a lender.

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