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NBFCs urge RBI for reduced risk weight on property loans

MUMBAI: Non-bank lenders are urging the central bank to reconsider certain regulations, including risk weights for products like loans against property (LAP). They argue that the risk profiles of these assets do not warrant being categorized alongside unsecured loans or standard mortgages. According to one source familiar with the matter, “Losses on LAP are considerably lower than those on housing loans, primarily due to heightened transaction risks in housing finance.” They feel risk weights for LAPs should be reduced or, at the very least, aligned with those of housing loans. In discussions with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), non-banking…

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Bank of Baroda Slashes Home Loan Rates by 40 bps for New Borrowers

Bank of Baroda has cut its home loan interest rates by 40 basis points for new applicants. The starting rate is now 8.00% per annum, down from the previous 8.40%. The adjusted rates, which depend on a borrower’s credit score, are available for new home loans and home improvement loans. Loans of ₹15 lakh and higher qualify for the updated rates, as announced in the bank’s press release. Additionally, the bank is providing a 0.05% per annum concession for female borrowers and a 0.10% reduction for those under 40 years old on new properties and home loan transfers. The bank…

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Capital India Finance Wins RBI Nod to Sell Housing Finance Unit

Representative Image NEW DELHI: Capital India Home Loans (CIHL), the key subsidiary of Capital India Finance (CIFL), a non-banking financial company (NBFC), has secured the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) approval for its acquisition and change in control by Weaver Services. The transaction is valued at ₹267 crore for 100% equity shares of CIHL. In October 2024, the decision was made to divest its entire stake in the company’s main subsidiary. Subsequently, CIHL submitted an application to the RBI for approval regarding Weaver Services’ acquisition and control change. “Capital India Finance is currently undergoing strategic consolidation, focusing on strengthening its…

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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…