The Credit Compass
India's Neutral Loan Guide

Your bank isn't telling you everything.We show you thetotal.

Loan guides, true cost calculators, hidden charge alerts and scheme eligibility β€” all sourced from RBI and official bank pages. Nothing to sell you.

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Quick Analysis Tools

Run the numbers before your bank does.

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Rate Predictor

See where interest rates are likely headed before you lock in a loan. Useful if you're deciding between fixed and floating right now.

Repo Rate

6.50%

Base Rate

8.40%

Stable OutlookUpdated Feb 2026
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Affordability Checker

Not just what the bank will lend you β€” what you can actually afford without stretching yourself thin if rates rise or income dips.

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FOR FREELANCERS & GIG WORKERS

Self-employed? No salary slips?
We cover cash-flow based lending too.

India's most complete guide for gig workers seeking loans.

See Gig Worker Guide β†’

LOAN REFINANCING GUIDE

Already have a loan? You may be overpaying.

Learn when a balance transfer saves you money, what it actually costs, and how to negotiate a lower rate with your existing bank β€” before switching.

Read Refinancing Guide β†’

Quick Estimate

EMI Calculator & Loan Cost Estimator

Adjust the sliders to get an instant estimate of your monthly payments β€” no sign-up required.

Full true-cost calculator
Source-verified data
RBI & bank official links only
Zero commission relationships

What Your Bank Won't Tell You

Common practices that cost borrowers lakhs

HIGH SEVERITY

Processing fee traps

Banks often charge 1-2% upfront. On a 50L loan, that's β‚Ή50,000-1,00,000 you pay before getting a single rupee.

HIGH SEVERITY

Teaser rate loans

Low initial rates that jump after 1-2 years. Your EMI could increase by 15-20% without warning.

HIGH SEVERITY

Mandatory insurance

Banks push expensive loan insurance. RBI says it's optional, but many won't tell you that.

Government Schemes

Government Loan Schemes β€” PMAY, Education & Housing Subsidies

Check eligibility for PMAY, education subsidies, and other schemes in 2 minutes