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01 Feb, 2013 08:01 AM

Banks cut base rate: Should you lower your home loan EMIs?

Banks cut base rate: Should you lower your home loan EMIs? At least three banks announced a reduction in their base rates since January 29, after the Reserve Bank of India cut its key policy rate and Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for banks by 25 basis points. The three banks are State Bank of India, IDBI Bank , and Royal Bank of Scotland .

SBI cut it’s base rate by 5 basis points from 9.75 percent to 9.70 percent, effective February 4. While HDFC Bank Ltd was selective in reducing rates on auto loan, though the bank has not reduced base rate, yet. Federal Bank also reduced rates on auto loan for three years. While RBS reduced its base rate by 0.75 percent to 9 percent, IDBI bank reduced the base rate by 25 basis points, or 0.25 percentage point. Base rate is a rate below which a bank cannot lend. In fact, IDBI also reduced its benchmark prime lending rate (BPLR) by 25 basis points, making home loan cheaper for those who are still stuck on the BPLR system for their loan. More banks are expected to reduce their base rate in the near future. Let’s see what it really means for you.

 Read full article : http://www.firstpost.com/investing/banks-cut-base-rate-should-you-decrease-your-home-loan-emis-607291.html



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