Banks and non-banking financial institutions lend for purchase or construct a new home. For a smooth home loan (also known as housing loan in some banks) process, the prospective borrower must submit a duly filled application along with important documents such as identity proof, address proof, income proof, etc. If there is a co-borrower they…
The major difference between wholesale banking and retail banking is in the type of clientele. Retail banking, also known as consumer banking, refers to the offering of banking services to individuals and lower-tier businesses. Services offered in retail banking related both on deposits as well as loans and advances. Deposit products avail retail customers are…
Effectively managing your credit score involves a combination of financial discipline and strategic planning. Key practices include making timely payments, maintaining a low credit utilization ratio, diversifying your credit portfolio, limiting new credit applications, and regularly monitoring your credit report. 1. Timely Payments Consistently paying all bills on or before their due dates significantly contributes…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) defines a personal loan as a type of unsecured credit that individuals can obtain from financial institutions. Personal loans can be used for various purposes, including debt consolidation and moving expenses. These loans are repaid in installments, or regular payments, over a specified period. Key Characteristics of Personal Loans…
Banks may lend up to 80 to 85 percent of the face value of NSCs or KVPs in the form of a loan or overdraft facility. Process To get a loan, the NSC or KVP holder must pledge the certificates to the lender. On application, the concerned post office where the certificates were purchased will…
Book debts are typically made up of sums owed for goods or services supplied or work carried out on credit. Any sum due under a loan may also be treated as a book debt. Book debts in the balance sheet are classified as current assets (Trade Receivables). However, it is important to know that all…
A loan against insurance policies is available to Life Insurance policyholders on the surrender value of the policy which is usually acquired after paying premiums for at least three years. Surrender value (cash value) in an insurance policy refers to the amount of money an insurance company pays to the policyholder if they decide to…
The basic distinctions between retail banking and wholesale banking/Corporate banking are apparent in their target audiences, services offered, customer relationships, and risk profiles. Retail banking business is targeted at individuals, salaried professionals, micro, small, and medium enterprises, Self Help Groups (SHGs), and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). Retail bankers offer a variety of deposit schemes to individuals…
On Thursday (April 23, 2020) Reserve Bank of India permitted all scheduled commercial banks to issue electronic cards to natural persons having Overdraft Accounts. The cards will be issued to accounts in the nature of personal loan without any specific end-use restrictions. Hitherto, banks have been permitted to issue debit cards to customers having Saving…
RuPay cards are gaining momentum as a domestic card payment network in India. The RuPay cards payment network is similar to international payment card networks like Visa International and MasterCard. The National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI), a Government of India undertaking, has launched RuPay cards in March 2012. Since its inception, this domestic network has started…