The Credit Compass
India's Neutral Loan Guide

Know Before You Borrow — India's Loan Comparison & Financial Tools Guide. Make credit decisionsclearly.

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FOR FREELANCERS & GIG WORKERS

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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 ₹50,000-1,00,000 you pay before getting a single rupee.

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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 — PMAY, Education & Housing Subsidies

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