HNB supports to move the wheels of economy
"In difficult times, people face hardships - some expected but most
unexpected. When economies of the world are contracting and you start
feeling the pinch, it is the individual borrower, the entrepreneur, the
small household that are hit the hardest. To weather the storm and ride
the crest of the wave in the upturn, business must continue, borrowing
must continue. As a responsible bank, HNB realises the importance of
proper pricing that will keep the wheels turning."
Hatton National Bank being a premier private sector commercial bank,
"Partnering the Progress" of millions of Sri Lankans continues its
journey towards assisting in the development of every Sri Lankan - not
only by facilitating the basics but by going beyond. HNB, which
introduced home loans in 1996 under the brand `Shanthi', today enjoys
the privilege of being the leader in this sector amongst the private
commercial banks. Falling in line with the national policy of providing
shelter to all, HNB has played a dynamic role in disbursing large
amounts of money for purchase and construction of houses amongst a wide
spread clientele catered by a network of 178 Customer Services Centres
located in all parts of the country.
The bank is very conscious of providing this service at affordable
interest rates and has been constantly reviewing the pricing to provide
the much needed comfort to their customers by reducing interest rates .
During the month of May, home loan interest rate was reduced twice with
the desire to pass on the benefit to prospective clients.
Assistant General Manager, PFS and BD P. Siridharan said that HNB,
which launched the first branded product in the banking industry titled
`Singithi' Minor Savings almost a decade and half ago, introduced
educational loans and "graduateship" loans a few years ago thus
providing a continuation of the process for the "Singithi" Minors to
pursue their higher education when reaching major status. This facility
is also available even for non- Singithi account holders. "At a time
when external degree qualifications cost a colossal amount of money, the
bank recognised the need for funding and to provide that funding at an
affordable cost". HNB has consciously reduced the rate on graduateship
loans/educational loans to pass on the benefits to its large clientele.
Equipment leasing and leasing of tractors and trailers in the agro
based areas was found to be in high demand keeping in line with the
state focus of promoting agriculture. HNB has taken the initiative to
provide attractive leasing packages to this sector coupled with tailor
made promotions organized through various partners. A significant
feature in such promotions has been the bundling of Insurance and Credit
Cards to provide a total solution at reasonable interest rates.
Anticipating growing demands for agro based equipment and leasing,
the bank has reduced the interest rate further to facilitate the farming
community. The bank is promoting the `Gami Pubudu Upadesaka' scheme to
elevate the entrepreneurial poor to actively take part in economic
development. Advances under the GPU loan scheme have always been at
extremely special rates, more over meeting the terms of payments as
desired by communities. |