Emirates NBD, the Gulf’s largest lender by assets, has decided to offer fewer large and long-term personal loans as part of a campaign to encourage responsible borrowing after the global credit crunch.
“Large loan amounts and long repayment periods that can place a considerable strain on the borrower will be minimised through this process,” the bank said in a statement on its website.
In line with efforts to ensure that individuals are not overleveraged, Emirates NBD has introduced a scheme whereby customers can return loans at no charge within a week.
“Emirates NBD is the first bank in the region to introduce a unique seven-days loan return option under which any loan customer who is not satisfied with any of our terms and conditions can return the loan to the bank within a week,” said Suvo Sarkar, General Manager, Retail Banking at Emirates NBD. “All levied fees and charges will be reversed ... We believe that sound financial planning is a pillar for continued economic growth.”
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