100 Years of Service:
Karnataka Bank Limited, a leading ‘A’ class scheduled commercial bank was incorporated on 18th February 1924 at Mangaluru, a coastal town of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka State. As a premier bank, we have developed comprehensive range of customized products and services suitable for every kind of market, trade or perceived need - business or personal.
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Celebrating 100 Years

Celebrating 100 Years

Celebrating 100 Years

Celebrating 100 Years

Celebrating 100 Years

Celebrating 100 Years

Celebrating 100 Years

Celebrating 100 Years

Celebrating 100 Years

Celebrating 100 Years

Celebrating 100 Years

Celebrating 100 Years

Celebrating 100 Years

Celebrating 100 Years

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Celebrating 100 Years

Celebrating 100 Years

FAQ's
We require a mortgage of the property you're financing as security. Rest assured, we
guide you through this process, ensuring the property has a clear and marketable
title, safeguarding your interests and ours.
When you opt for our home loan, you'll need to arrange 15% to 25% of the property's
cost as down payment or margin money. We finance the remaining amount, providing an
easy, stress-free experience.
Equated Monthly Installment is a structured payment method that enables you to repay
your loan in fixed monthly amounts. This includes both the interest and the
principal, designed to reduce your loan balance while fitting into your monthly
budget comfortably.
Yes, first-time homebuyers can avail of tax benefits on both the principal and
interest components of the home loan under various sections of the Income Tax Act.
Yes, you can prepay your loan. For the applicable charges and conditions, please
refer to your loan agreement for exact terms and conditions of a particular loan
when applying.
FAQ's Car
We offer smart vehicle loans for second-hand cars not older than five years.
The loan covers up to 85% of the on-road price, including the cost of the vehicle
plus road tax, insurance, and registration charges.
Yes, NRIs are eligible for vehicle loans at Karnataka Bank. We offer tailored loans
for those who are interested in purchasing a car or scooter through NRI banking
services.
Comprehensive insurance is generally mandatory for vehicles financed through
Karnataka Bank.
We finance all new car models and second-hand cars that are not older than five
years, giving you the freedom to choose the vehicle that best suits your needs.
FAQ's
The KBL MSME Scheme is designed to support a variety of business needs. It's ideal
for managing working capital, acquiring machinery or vehicles, making repairs or
renovations, and even for purchasing property for business use like shops,
factories, or offices. This flexibility makes it suitable for businesses at
different stages, whether you are looking to grow, diversify, or just maintain your
enterprise.
Under this scheme, you can borrow up to ₹1500 lakh. However, if your loan is
eligible under the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises
(CGTMSE), you can get up to ₹200 lakh without collateral. This feature is
particularly beneficial for smaller businesses that may not have sufficient
collateral.
The scheme offers competitive interest rates linked to EBLR. These rates are
designed to be affordable for MSMEs and are influenced by various factors including
market conditions and the bank’s internal policies. It's important to note that the
actual rate applicable to you might vary based on your business’s financial health
and creditworthiness.
The tenure options are quite flexible. For working capital overdrafts, the tenure
can be up to 18 months. For term loans, the tenure can extend up to 120 months,
providing ample time for repayment and easing the pressure on your cash flow.
The Overdraft facility allows you to withdraw funds up to a certain limit over and
above your account balance. This is particularly useful for managing short-term
liquidity or unexpected expenses. It offers the flexibility of repaying the amount
used at your convenience within the agreed tenure, which can be up to 18 months in
this scheme.
Collateral requirements include the hypothecation of stocks, book debts, or assets
acquired with the loan. Additionally, a mortgage of business premises or property
may be required. The bank mandates that the collateral security should be at least
60% of the loan exposure, ensuring a secure backing for the loan.
Yes, for loans up to ₹10 lakh under the CGTMSE, collateral is not required. This
feature makes the scheme accessible to smaller businesses that might not have
significant assets to offer as security.
Eligibility includes any legal entity that conforms to the MSME classification. This
encompasses micro enterprises with investments up to ₹1 crore, small enterprises up
to ₹10 crores, and medium enterprises up to ₹50 crores. The scheme is inclusive,
covering a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, services, traders, and
transport operators.
The repayment options are designed for flexibility. You can choose to repay in equal
monthly installments, with interest as and when debited, or through an Equated
Monthly Installment (EMI) plan. This flexibility allows you to manage your cash flow
more effectively and choose a repayment schedule that suits your business's
financial cycle.
In the context of Karnataka Bank's loans, EBLR or External Benchmark Lending Rate is
a crucial reference rate. It's essentially the standard against which the interest
rates of loans are gauged and adjusted. This rate is determined by external market
factors and serves as a transparent and dynamic benchmark. By tying loan interest
rates to the EBLR, we ensure that loan pricing is fair, responsive to market
conditions, and in line with regulatory guidelines, providing a clear and consistent
basis for borrowers to understand how their loan interest rates are set.
There is no processing fee for loans up to ₹5 lakhs. A processing fee of up to 0.50%
would be applicable on loans above ₹5 lakhs.
FAQ's
It is a loan where you use your property as collateral to borrow funds. We offer
this loan for various personal or business purposes, providing a secure way to
access funds. You can use both residential and commercial properties as collateral
for these loans.
Both residential and commercial properties can be used as collateral. The property
should have a clear title and meet our valuation criteria.
Prepayment charges may apply as per the terms and conditions of the loan. We
recommend discussing this with our loan officer for detailed information.
Interest is calculated on a daily reducing balance method, which can be more
beneficial compared to the traditional monthly reducing method. Check out our smart
calculators to know more.
The loan offers a flexible repayment tenure of up to 120 months, allowing you to
plan your finances without any pressure.
FAQ's
A personal loan is an unsecured loan that you can use for a variety of purposes,
like home renovation, education, or a wedding. It's a flexible solution to meet your
immediate funding needs, without collateral.
Equated Monthly Installment is a structured payment method that enables you to repay
your loan in fixed monthly amounts. This includes both the interest and the
principal, designed to reduce your loan balance while fitting into your monthly
budget comfortably.
Eligibility depends on factors like your income, employment status, credit score,
and age. These factors help us assess your ability to repay the loan.
Typically, we use the Reducing Balance Method, which applies interest only on the
outstanding loan amount. As you pay off the loan, the principal amount reduces, and
the interest for subsequent periods is calculated on this reduced balance.
FAQ's
The value is assessed based on the purity and weight of the gold ornaments. We
ensure a fair and transparent valuation process to determine the loan amount.
You have the flexibility to choose from term repayment, overdraft, or bullet
repayment, allowing you to select the option that best suits your financial
situation.
Absolutely, your gold is securely stored and insured during the loan tenure,
ensuring its safety and giving you peace of mind.
We take the security of your pledged gold very seriously. During the loan period,
your gold is stored in our secure vaults and is fully insured, ensuring its safety
and security until you repay the loan and it's returned to you.
Yes, we often offer preferential interest rates for loans used for agricultural
purposes. The specific rates can vary, so we recommend discussing this with our loan
officer for detailed information.
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