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When comparing loans, most borrowers focus entirely on the interest rate. But there is another significant upfront cost that quietly adds thousands of rupees to your loan: the processing fee. On a ₹20 lakh loan with a standard 1% processing fee plus 18% GST, you pay ₹23,600 before receiving a single rupee of the loan amount. ProperPaisa has negotiated something unique with our banking partners: 100% of that fee refunded after disbursement, up to ₹7,670 on personal and business loans and ₹10,840 on home loans. Here is exactly how it works.
A processing fee — also called an origination fee or administrative charge — is a one-time amount that banks levy for evaluating and processing your loan application. It covers credit assessment, document verification, and the internal administrative cost of underwriting your loan. Processing fees in India typically range from 0.25% to 3% of the loan amount, and 18% GST is charged on top of this fee. Most banks collect the processing fee at the time of sanction or disbursement — before you can use the loan funds.
Borrowers frequently compare loans only on interest rate and monthly EMI. Processing fees receive far less attention because they are a one-time charge, not recurring. However, they are a real cost of borrowing. Consider two loan offers for ₹15 lakh: Option A at 10.5% p.a. with zero processing fee, and Option B at 10.25% p.a. with a 1.5% processing fee (₹22,500 + GST = ₹26,550). In the first 18 months, Option B is actually more expensive despite the lower rate, because the upfront fee adds ₹26,550 immediately. Effective rate comparison must include processing fees.
Apply Through ProperPaisa — Get Your Processing Fee Refunded
Apply through ProperPaisa and we will refund the processing fee after disbursement — 100% of the processing fee refunded — up to ₹7,670 on Personal and Business loans, ₹10,840 on Home loans. Qualifying amounts vary. Free advisory, doorstep service.
Apply & Get Fee Refunded →ProperPaisa maintains pre-negotiated partnerships with select banks. When you apply through us and your loan is disbursed, we refund the processing fee amount back to your bank account. This is not a waiver — the bank charges the fee as per their standard terms (which remain in your loan agreement). Instead, ProperPaisa credits you an equivalent amount. You receive the full loan amount from the bank, pay the processing fee at disbursement as per the bank's process, and receive the refund from ProperPaisa within 3 working days.
Eligibility
Processing fee refund is available on loans applied for through ProperPaisa: 100% of the processing fee refunded — up to ₹7,670 on Personal Loans and Business Loans from ₹10 lakh; up to ₹10,840 on Home Loans from ₹50 lakh. Loan Against Property, overdraft facilities and car loans are not covered under this offer.
These processing fee savings stack on top of the interest rate savings from ProperPaisa's comparison. A customer taking a ₹20 lakh personal loan through ProperPaisa — getting a 0.5% lower rate than their bank quoted directly — saves approximately ₹28,000 in interest over 5 years. Add the ₹23,600 processing fee refund, and the total saving is over ₹51,600 on a ₹20 lakh loan. This is the value of using a specialized comparison platform versus walking into a single bank.
Understanding the conditions ensures there are no surprises after your loan is disbursed. Here are all the terms for the refund:
The processing fee refund is one of the most concrete, immediate financial benefits ProperPaisa offers. Combined with better interest rates from our comparison platform, expert advisory that matches you with the right lender, and a coin on qualifying loans, applying through ProperPaisa is measurably better than going to any bank directly. Every rupee saved on your loan stays in your pocket — and on a large loan, these savings are substantial.
Apply Through ProperPaisa — Get Your Processing Fee Refunded
Apply through ProperPaisa and we will refund the processing fee after disbursement — 100% of the processing fee refunded — up to ₹7,670 on Personal and Business loans, ₹10,840 on Home loans. Qualifying amounts vary. Free advisory, doorstep service.
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