Wednesday, October 10, 2007

SBI reduces interest rates for new Home Loans Car loans

Mumbai, Oct 10 India's largest public sector bank, the State Bank of India (SBI) Wednesday announced cut in interest rates on new loans for homes, automobiles and farm equipment as a festival season offer that runs till Dec 31 this year.

Home loan rates were lowered by 0.50-1.0 percent, depending on loan maturities and amount of loan. The bank is also offering a discount if the borrower has a salary account with it.

Interest rates for loans for cars and two-wheelers have been reduced by up to 1.0 percent, depending on the amount and maturity of loan. New car loans are now available at 11-12 percent.

Personal loans are also cheaper by 0.50 percent to 1 percent. The bank is also offering 50 percent concession in processing charges for personal loans.

The proposed rates are applicable to all new loans sanctioned on or after Oct 8 and are valid up to Dec 31, said a bank statement.

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