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Bank of Maharashtra Cuts Retail Loan Rates by Up to 50 Bps

NEW DELHI: The Bank of Maharashtra, a state-owned institution, announced on Thursday that it has cut its interest rates by up to 50 basis points on retail loans including home, car, education, and other loans linked to the Repo Linked Lending Rate. This reduction aligns with the RBI’s recent rate moderation and is effective from June 10. With this cut, the starting interest rate for home loans is now 7.35 percent, while car loans begin at 7.7 percent, marking some of the lowest rates in the banking sector, according to a statement from BoM. The bank emphasized that this rate…

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NHB Tightens Refinance Rules to Prevent Home Loan Misuse

MUMBAI: The National Housing Bank (NHB) has implemented new regulations for refinancing home loans on properties that are still under construction. According to an order issued to home financiers, NHB will now offer refinance only for loans where less than half of the construction is completed at the time of the initial disbursement. This regulation specifically pertains to loans designated for construction on plots or for building homes on self-owned land. NHB stated, “For loans extended to individuals for ongoing construction, refinance will only be available when no more than half of the construction is finished at the time of…