The Benefits of Buying Your Dream Bike During the Festive Season
10 Dec 2021
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Given the increasing traffic on the roads, buying a bike can be quite beneficial as this vehicle can help you save a lot of time on your daily commutes. Two-wheelers are also economical as they require less fuel and are able to give a good mileage as well. If you have set your heart on buying a two-wheeler, the festive season is the best time do so.
The festival season is not only the season of joy and togetherness but also the season of shopping. It is especially considered to be auspicious for making big purchases. Thus, many people plan and buy vehicles, jewellery, and gadgets during festivals. The markets also light up with attractive discounts and offers during festivals in order to push sales. This is one of the best times to buy a bike as many lenders also offer bike financing at attractive interest rates during this period.
There are typically two types of bike shoppers. The first type has already decided on a bike model and wish to buy only that specific model. The other type prefers to explore the different available options before making a purchase. The festive seasons benefits both these types of bike shoppers.
Let’s find out a bit more on why the festive season is the best time to buy bikes.
Launch of new bike models
As the festival season encourages the making of big purchases, the sales of bike manufacturers also rise quite significantly. This makes the festive season the right time for automobile manufacturers to launch new models. Hence, if you are exploring different bike options and looking to buy a two-wheeler that has the best features and is also economical in value, the festive season would be the perfect time for you to go bike shopping. You will get to choose from the latest models in the market with some of the best features and accessories. There are many bike manufacturers that partner with various lenders during this season and provide some of the best bike loan offers to their customers on the purchase of a new bike model.
Amazing offers by the bike manufacturers
You can often find bike manufacturers offering service packages, discounts on sale, and many other such benefits to their customers during the festive season. This significantly lowers the cost of buying a bike. Hence, if you need a bike loan, availing the same during the festive season can help you finance your bike at much lower costs. This is because a lower loan amount equals to a lower EMI payment. There are many bike manufacturers who provide additional benefits to buyers who have procured a loan from lenders who are in partnership with the bike manufacturing company. So, it’s a win-win situation for all.
Do remember that most of these offers are valid only during the festive season; thus, if you are serious about buying a bike, you should not miss out on taking the advantage of these amazing opportunities.
Attractive bike loan offers
Bike loans help you buy the bike of your choice with zero financial stress. Remember that apart from purchasing the vehicle, you may have many other costs to take care of during the festive season like decorating the house or giving gifts to your loved ones. With the help of a bike loan, you only need to pay the down payment at the time of application. This allows you to keep your finances free for covering other expenses that you incur during festivals. This helps you have a bigger budget for your festival celebrations. The bike loan essentially lets you spread out your bike purchase payments over a longer period. That kind of financial help can truly give peace of mind.
Many lenders also come up with attractive bike loan interest rates during this time of the year. They usually even approve and disburse the loan amount in a jiffy. The down payment required by the lender for the loan is also comparatively lower during the festive season. Furthermore, several loan providers give concessions on the loan processing fee and provide additional benefits if you apply for an online bike loan.
Additionally, two-wheeler loans are quite easy to pay-off. As lenders provide an affordable bike finance rate of interest during the festive season, you do not have to worry about the overall expense of the loan going out of your budget. Paying your loan EMI on time can help give a boost to your CIBIL score as well. A good CIBIL score can further be used to avail loans of higher amounts in the future at attractive rates of interest.
Whether you finance the purchase of your bike through a loan or by paying cash, remember that it is mandatory to get at least third-party insurance for your newly bought two-wheeler. Many loan providers take this into consideration and include the cost of your insurance policy in your EMIs. They also help you enjoy a discounted premium if you choose to buy the insurance policy from their partnered insurance company.
Secure exchange offers
Many bike manufacturers also let you exchange your old bike for a new one during the festive season. This is done to push the sales of the newly launched bike models. If your used bike is in good condition, you can get a great exchange offer for it. The remaining amount that needs to be paid to the bike manufacturer can be covered through a bike loan. This way you can make significant savings when getting yourself a new ride.
The loan EMI can be easily calculated using an online bike loan EMI calculator . This will help you plan your finances better after your EMI payments have started and save you from defaulting. The online bike loan EMI calculator can be easily accessed through the lender’s website. There are many bike manufacturers that allow you to exchange your old bike for a new one throughout the year. However, to get the best bike exchange and bike loan offers, you may want to carry out this exchange only during the festive season. You can always get in touch with your bank or two-wheeler company and ask them about offers that they plan to run during the festive season. This way, you can be prepared with the required documentation and down payment in advance.
Conclusion
As we can see, there are plenty of benefits to buying your bike during the festive season. The ease of procuring a bike loan during this season further makes the entire process even more convenient and stress-free. The urge to buy a new bike is quite strong during the festive season as almost every other person you know is making a new purchase. However, do not fall into the trap of making an impulsive decision when taking a bike loan as this can result in heavy EMIs. That, in turn, increases your chance of defaulting and can impact your CIBIL score negatively. Always calculate your finances and formulate a strategy of repaying the loan before you start the application process.
And if you have all your plans in order, then Bank of Baroda has just the right loan to finance your dream bike. Get in touch with us today.
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5 Steps to Apply for a Home Loan
5 Steps to Apply for a Home Loan
You may have heard people say that real estate is the best kind of investment. Its value appreciates over time, and you also get several tax benefits under various Sections of the Income Tax Act of India, 1961. But with ever-escalating property rates, you may not have sufficient savings to buy a property on your own. Thankfully, you can approach Bank of Baroda for a Home Loan. The bank offers a wide variety of Home Loans at affordable interest rates. You can get financing of up to 90% of the property's value and repay the loan in affordable Equated Monthly Instalments (EMIs) over tenures lasting up to 30 years. To get you started, we have outlined the bank's Home Loan application process here.
5 Steps on How to Apply for a Home Loan
Eligibility
Before you begin the Home Loan application process, you need to ensure that you are indeed eligible for the loan. The bank determines whether you qualify for a Housing Loan after considering several factors such as your age, employment status, income, and monthly expenses. You have to input these details in the Bank of Baroda Home Loan Eligibility Calculator. The calculator instantly computes whether or not you are eligible for the loan. If you qualify, it calculates the maximum loan amount you can get. Note that the calculator only computes a rough estimate of the loan amount. The bank determines the actual loan amount you can get, after assessing the loan application form.
Document Submission
After getting a rough estimate of the loan amount you can get, you can move to the next step in the Home Loan application process. You need to fill the loan application form. You can fill the form online, directly through the bank's website. You have to provide your personal and financial details, based on which the bank confirms the maximum loan amount for which you are eligible. You also have to provide your necessary documents such as your ID, age, and income proof documents etc. You have to also submit property documents like sale or title deeds, NOC or the allotment letter etc. You need these documents irrespective of whether it's a new or existing property.
Property Evaluation
Since a Home Loan is a high-value investment for the bank, the bank does its bit in evaluating the property. A surveyor appointed by the bank visits the property's site and checks the market value of the property. While the bank surveys the property, it would help to have free and clear titles. Bank also appoint a lawyer to check that the title deed and other documents are clear from leagal angle
Documentation
The bank provides a format for you to draw up the loan agreement. All costs and charges relating to the Home Loan, including the loan processing fees, stamp duty charges, loan administration charges, etc., should be borne by you. You may factor in these charges as part of your loan amount as well. The Home Loan agreement document comprises details such as the bank's loan amount, the levied interest rate, the EMI payable, and the loan tenure. It also includes other essential terms and conditions regarding prepayment, default, collateral, etc., which you must read carefully.
Home Loan Disbursal
In the final step of the Home Loan application process, the bank disburses the loan amount. Based on the type of Home Loan you have applied for, the money will be disbursed either to you or the builder. The bank also determines whether the loan amount should be disbursed in partial instalments or as a lump sum. Once the loan amount is disbursed, your Home Loan is officially underway. It begins when you pay your first EMI and ends when you pay the last.
Types of Home Loan
Having explained how to apply for a Home Loan, let us look at the different types of Home Loans offered by Bank of Baroda. These are of 9 types:
The Standard Home Loan that enables you to buy a new, existing pre-owned, or under-construction property.
A Home Construction Loan enables you to construct a house on a piece of land owned by you.
A Home Loan to buy a plot of land, on which you will construct a property in the future (within 36 months).
A Home Extension Loan allows you to enlarge the size of your existing house, build extra floors, etc.
A Home Improvement Loan helps to finance the costs associated with renovating your existing house.
A Top-up Home Loan can get you additional financing on your existing Home Loan.
A Balance Transfer Home Loan allows you to transfer your loan from another lender to Bank of Baroda and benefit from a reduced interest rate.
A Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) Home Loan allows you to get subsidised interest rates on your Home Loan. This funding type is useful if you belong to the economically weaker section, a light-income group or a medium-income group per PMAY policies.
A Pre-approved Home Loan wherein you can first get approval for a loan and then finalise the property based on your eligibility.
Documents for Home Loan Application Process
Besides knowing how to apply for a Home Loan online, you should also be aware of the documents you need to submit while applying for a Home Loan. These include:
Your age proof documents
You need to provide any government-approved document with your date of birth mentioned on it. Age proof documents help banks assess if you are in the 21-65 years age group (at the time of repaying the final EMI) to be eligible for the loan. This document could be a PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Passport, Driving License, etc.
Your identity proof documents
Any Government-approved document featuring your photograph is accepted as a valid identity proof document. It could be your PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID Card, etc.
Your address proof documents
Any Government-approved document featuring your current/permanent address is accepted as a valid address proof document. It could be your Aadhaar Card, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID Card, Ration Card, Utility bills, etc.
Your income and employment proof documents
You need to provide documents validating your employment, such as your offer letter and designation, salary slips, increment letters, etc. If you are self-employed or a business owner, you need to provide your bank statement, profit and loss statements, proof of business documents, etc. All applicants must also provide their income tax returns for the last three years.
Property-specific documents
Finally, you must provide all documents related to the property you intend to buy such as the No Objection Certificate supplied by the society or builder, the original sale deed, letter of allotment, bank statements and receipts showing advance payments, etc. If you are taking a Home Construction Loan, you must also provide a document on estimating the costs associated with property construction, approved map etc.
Factors to Consider Before Applying Online for Home Loan
Now that you know how to apply for a Home Loan online, you should consider the factors mentioned below before beginning the Home Loan application process.
Consider the bank's lending rate and the maximum loan amount you can get based on your income.
Consider your credit scores and ensure they are above 701 points to get an affordable Home Loan interest rate along with the repayment tenure of your choice.
Consider repaying any existing loans and credit card bills to enhance your credit score, and by extension, your eligibility.
Consider opting for a longer-tenure loan to reduce the monthly instalment amount significantly.
As is apparent, the Home Loan application process is quite simple and straightforward. Now that you know how easy it is to apply for A Bank of Baroda Home Loan visit the Home Loan Section of our website to get started.
