Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

NDB supports higher education with its education loan!

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In keeping with its commitment to empowering Sri Lankan youth, NDB has reinforced its support for higher education through its education loans.

NDB has always recognized the benefits of a world- class higher education, which is vital in paving the pathway for one’s career. A higher- education provides the necessary educationa­l background, knowledge and skills set, grooming the younger generation to enter the corporate world. This was the basis in which NDB, over the years has offered a special educationa­l loan targeting those pursuing higher studies both locally and internatio­nally.

NDB understand­s that paying for higher education is a significan­t investment in terms of financial resources and time spent but that it is also a lifetime investment. That is why NDB offers Mortgage Backed Educationa­l Loans to overcome financial obstacles that the youth of today are faced with. The Bank continues to offer Educationa­l Loans that are designed specially for local and foreign educationa­l needs; and can be taken by the parents on behalf of their children or even by close relatives as well as the potential students who are in employment. A parent/relative or potential student can also apply for joint loans, giving them further flexibilit­y to achieve their life long dreams.

Mortgage Backed Education Loans can be obtained up to Rs. 7.5 Million and can be taken with a repayment period of up to 7 years. Furthermor­e, tailormade solutions are offered inline with the repayment capacity with ‘ at- your- doorstep’ service. The applicant should be confirmed in his/her current job and be earning a salary of above Rs. 30,000/- per month. Sole- proprietor­s and those in partnershi­p (for over 5 years) are also entitled to apply f or Mort g a g e Backed Educationa­l Loans.

NDB is also the main sponsor of the EDEX website. The website is a one-stop-shop designed to cater to the education needs of Sri Lanka’s youth, featuring informatio­n on both local and internatio­nal universiti­es, colleges and institutes; giving career guidance, financial counseling and even advice visa processes. The website www.edex.lk powered by NDB offers the ideal platform for young students or a career profession­al to acquire distinct and diverse market relevant knowledge and skills that will help in their career aspiration­s.

Today, NDB is one of the fastest growing banks in the country with NDB Group having regional operations in Maldives and Bangladesh. The Bank offers a wide range of commercial banking services through its growing islandwide branch network. In addition, as part of the NDB Group, its customers have access to the a full range of banking and financial services, including project finance, SME lending , corporate banking, retail banking, investment banking, stock brokering, wealth management and insurance solutions making NDB a truly Universal Bank. . Further details on NDB Education Loans can be obtained from its 24 hour Call Centre, by calling 011 2 448 888 or by visiting NDB’S tri lingual website on www. ndbbank.com

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