Personal loan EMI: Now you can switch from floating interest rate to fixed as RBI clarifies norms | Mint

Personal loan EMI: Now you can switch from floating interest rate to fixed as RBI clarifies norms | Mint

Source: Live Mint The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently released a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding a circular on resetting floating interest rates on Equated Monthly Instalment (EMI)-based personal loans. One of the highlights of the circular is that banks must give borrowers the option to switch the interest rate from floating…

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How loan aggregators are transforming the future of lending? Find out | Mint

How loan aggregators are transforming the future of lending? Find out | Mint

Source: Live Mint The financial market has transformed over the years which has revolutionised the entire lending and borrowing process. One of the major innovations which has reshaped the sector are loan aggregators. These platforms connect lenders and borrowers efficiently and transparently, which act as a bridge in meeting challenges such as accessibility, cost-efficiency, and…

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What is a loan guarantor and how does it affect your credit score? | Mint

What is a loan guarantor and how does it affect your credit score? | Mint

Source: Live Mint While applying for a personal loan, an individual has to fulfil various eligibility criteria. Some of these include age, income, credit score, debt-to-income (DTI) ratio, profession, work experience, etc. What if the loan applicant’s income is lower or credit score is lower than the bank’s personal loan eligibility requirements?  In such cases,…

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Why over 50% of urban poor in India still rely on informal credit systems? Find out | Mint

Why over 50% of urban poor in India still rely on informal credit systems? Find out | Mint

Source: Live Mint The reliance of urban poor households on informal credit systems remains a significant challenge in the journey toward financial inclusion. Despite advancements in formal banking services, over 50% of urban poor households in India continue to rely on informal credit sources, contributing to an unorganised lending market estimated at nearly $100 billion….

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