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Mahindra Finance vs Viva Money
Side-by-side comparison of Mahindra Finance and Viva Money on real APR, processing fees, RBI status, and red flags. Both reviewed independently by SahiSujhav — we don't take money from lenders.
| Mahindra Finance | Viva Money | |
|---|---|---|
| RBI status | regulated | regulated |
| Parent lender | Mahindra Group | Fincfriends Pvt Ltd (RBI-registered NBFC partner) |
| Category | personal | instant |
| APR range | 15–Upto 34% | 200–Upto 200% |
| Processing fee | Upto 3% | Upto 10% |
| Tenure | 12–61 mo | 1–3 mo |
| Ticket size | ₹50,000–₹1,000,000 | ₹1,000–₹50,000 |
| Our rating | 4.2/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Verdict | Recommended | Caution |
Mahindra Finance
Good
- Upper Layer NBFC under RBI SBR
- Mahindra Group governance
- 1,300+ branches
- Listed on NSE/BSE
Watch out
- APR up to 34% for rural/thin-file borrowers
- PF + GST on disbursal
Last reviewed: 2026-06-06
Viva Money
Watch out
- Reported APR exceeds 100% — predatory range
- Verify NBFC partner directly with RBI before applying
Last reviewed: 2026-05-16