SBI Car Loan Status

You can track the status of car loan availed from State Bank of India (SBI) online on its official website, visiting the nearest branch of the bank, and by calling the customer care number. SBI offers car loans at interest rates starting from 9% to be repaid in a maximum of 7 years. Up to 90% of the car’s on-road price can be availed as a car loan from SBI.

How to Track SBI Car Loan Status

Whether you apply for SBI car loan online or offline, you will receive an application reference number. This reference number is necessary to track the status of your SBI car loan application. With this reference number, you can check the status by any of the below-given ways:

• Online
• Offline
• Calling the customer care helpline

Let us discuss all the 3 ways of tracking the status of SBI car loan in detail below:

Track your SBI Car Loan Status Online

The online method of tracking the status of your SBI car loan application is convenient, quick, and can be done anytime, anywhere provided you have an internet connection. To track the status of your SBI car loan online, you can follow the below-given instructions:

• Visit the link - https://onlineapply.sbi.co.in/personal-banking/auto-loan
• Click on the ‘Application Tracker’ button present on the top-right hand corner of the page
• Choose the ‘Track’ followed by the ‘Retail Loan’ option, enter the application reference number and your mobile number.
• Hit the ‘Track’ button to know the status of your car loan application.

Track your SBI Car Loan Status Offline

Customers who prefer the human touch can opt for the offline method of tracking the SBI car loan status. This method will require you to walk-in to the nearest branch of SBI and give your loan application reference to the bank officials who will find out the status and reveal it to you. To find your nearest SBI branch, you can visit the link - https://www.sbi.co.in/portal/web/home/branch-locator

Track your SBI Car Loan Status by Calling Customer Care

The status of SBI car loan application status can also be tracked by calling SBI’s 24/7 toll-free numbers – 1800 11 2211 and 1800 425 3800. These numbers are accessible from all mobile phones and landlines in the country. Once you call these numbers and provide them with your application reference number, the customer care representatives will let you know your SBI car loan status.

Types of Car Loans Offered by SBI

SBI offers 4 types of car loans and they have been given below:

• SBI New Car Loan Scheme – This loan can be availed by regular employees of state/central/public sector undertaking/private firm/reputed establishment, self-employed professionals/businessmen/partnership firms/proprietary firms, and individuals engaged in agricultural and its related activities.
• SBI Loyalty Car Loan Scheme – This scheme is exclusively for the borrowers of SBI home loan.
• SBI Assured Car Loan Scheme – Under this scheme, there is no minimum income or maximum age limit criteria to avail the loan.
• SBI Car Loan Lite Scheme – This scheme is especially meant for professionals, businessmen and other self-employed individuals, and agriculturists under ‘Tatkal Tractor Scheme’ who are engaged in economic activities that generate them income but have no income proof.

Benefits Offered by SBI Car Loan

• You can avail a car loan from SBI at lowest EMI of Rs.1,609 per lakh for 7 years (9.00% interest rate).
• You don’t need to pay any penalty in case you decide to prepay the loan.
• The interest rate on SBI car loans is calculated on daily reducing balance.
• You have the option to avail an overdraft facility and SBI life insurance.
• You can enjoy a longer repayment tenure of up to 7 years.

FAQs on SBI Car Loan Status

1. Do I have to pay any upfront fee during the SBI car loan application process?

   Answer: Yes. You will be required to pay the processing fee upfront when you apply for an SBI car loan. However, as part of festive season offer, SBI has waived off the processing fee for borrowers who avail the loan before 31st October 2019.

2. My credit score is 650. Will it affect the approval of my SBI car loan application?

   Answer: Under the SBI Car Loan Lite Scheme, you can avail a car loan despite your low credit score. However, you will be charged a slightly higher interest rate. For a credit score falling in the range between 650 and 749, the current interest rate is 12.25% p.a. If you wish to avail SBI car loans at lower interest rates, it is recommended that you maintain a credit score of at least 750.

3. How can I know if I am eligible to apply for a car loan from SBI?

   Answer: You can check your eligibility for SBI car loan and You can also visit the bank’s branch to know your eligibility for a car loan.

4. Can I do the SBI car loan application process by visiting a branch?

   Answer: Yes, you can visit any branch of SBI to apply for a car loan. Ensure that you carry the relevant documents when you visit the bank.

5. My SBI car loan application got rejected. What could be the reason?

   Answer: There are multiple reasons as to why your SBI car loan application may be rejected, some of them being poor debt record, lack of steady income, unclear or incorrect information provided, and request for a high loan amount.