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RBI cuts CRR, home loans to get cheaper

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Reserch team

MUMBAI: Home loans and other loans to individuals and businesses are set to become cheaper with Reserve Bank of India releasing Rs 32,000 crore to banks through a half percentage point cut in the cash reserve ratio (CRR) on Tuesday, a … Continue reading →

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SBI slashes processing fee for greater home loan pie

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Reserch team

MUMBAI: State Bank of India (SBI) has slashed processing fees on home loans by half, a move aimed at garnering a larger pie in the home loan market and giving competition to private banks and housing finance companies. “The decision is aimed … Continue reading →

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Home loans’ pre-payment penalty scrapped

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Reserch team

The directive assumes significance, given banks’ reluctance to implement advisory on the same. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked the banks to waive the pre-payment charges in floating rate loans. The moves, though was expected, will come as … Continue reading →

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Home & auto loans to get costlier as RBI hikes interest rate by 25 bps

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Reserch team

MUMBAI: All loans are set to become costlier as the Reserve Bank on Tuesday increased the key interest rate by 25 basis points to check rising prices, at the risk of sacrificing some growth. This is the 13th time the … Continue reading →

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50% hike in 18 months — loan making it difficult to feel at home

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Reserch team

Property rates are, of course, the most important consideration while buying a home, but home loan rates, too, play a significant role in the years that follow the purchase. With 90 per cent of home loan customers opting for floating … Continue reading →

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