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Different Types of Mortgages and Bank loans

What is meant by mortgage?  Mortgage is specified in Section 58 of the Transfer of Property Act. Mortgage is defined as the transfer of an interest in specific immovable property for the purpose of securing i) the

LIC policies, Assignment and Bank Loans

Banks accept LIC policies assigned in their favour as security for loans to be sanctioned.  A charge in favour of the bank over the LIC policy is created by assignment of LIC Policy.  Which are the types

What is a security in banking terms?

Security in banking terms is anything that makes the money advanced by bank safer. Presence of security gives more confidence to bankers while processing loan applications as it improves recoverability in case the account turns bad.  What

SBN- Grace Period For Residents & NRIs.

The facility for exchange of Specified Bank Notes (SBN) announced by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was from 10th  November to 30th  December 2016. On November 8, 2016, Prime Minister of India announced cancellation of legal tender

Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

What is a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)? Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), is a form of business entity that came into existence with effect from 9.1.2009 on enactment of Limited Liability Partnership  Act, 2008. This form of entity

Stamp Duty and Stamping of Documents

What is stamp duty? Stamp duty is a tax levied by governments for legal recognition of documents. Stamp duty is a source of revenue for the government. Section 3 of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 stipulates payment

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is an organisation promoted by ten banks with the objective of stimulating and integrating digital payment system in India.  The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) extend

Why banks insist for execution of documents for loans?

Those who have taken loans from banks are familiar with execution of documents. Often borrowers are required to sign a set of agreements and other papers.  What is documentation? What is execution of documents?  Section 3 of

Lucky Grahak Yojana: Reward Scheme For Promotion of Digital Payments

Lucky Grahak Yojana ( for consumers) and Digi Dhan Vyapar Yojana (for merchants) are two schemes announced by Government of India. The objective of the schemes is encouraging people to migrate to cashless digital payment mode. Government

Digi Dhan Vyapar Yojana: Promote Digital Payments, Get Rewarded

Digi Dhan Vyapar Yojana (for merchants)  and Lucky Grahak Yojana ( for consumers) are two schemes announced by Government of India. The objective of the schemeis encouraging people to migrate to cashless digital payment mode.  Digi Dhan