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Hatton National Bank (HNB) has revamped its pioneering “HNB Shanthi’’Home Loans scheme to offercustomers added flexibility, customisation and convenience, along with an enhanced focus on modern housing requirements.
Among the new features of the revamped “HNB Shanthi” Home Loans scheme are special benefits and convenience for apartment purchase, a unique home content insurance policy, doorstep advisory services and loyalty benefits.
Viraj Mendis - Head of Personal Financial Servicesat HNB spoke about the revamped scheme.
The “HNB Shanthi’’ Home Loan was the first branded housing loan launched by a private commercial bank and for over 25 years we have proudly supported both salaried borrowers and the business community. To date we have provided more than 50,000 loans to over 50,000satisfiedcustomers, with the loan portfolio exceeding Rs. 50 billion. HNB has named2016 as the “Year of Housing”and we have relaunched“HNB Shanthi’’as a special housing loan product in order to reach the mass market with new exciting benefits.
He elaborated on the focus on modern housing needs in the revamped scheme.
“HNB has partnered with over 25 high end condominium developers to offer loans to prospective customers through tripartite agreements. We will commence releasing the facility during the construction stage, therefore customers can benefit from the lower prices on offer for advance purchases. We have even changed the look and feel of our product, including thelogo, to reflect the importance and convenience of condominiums and non-traditional housing.”
Another novel feature of the revamped scheme is the Home Content Insurance from HNB Assurance which insures the contents of the house, such as furniture, electrical items, air conditioning and solar panel systems located within the house, against damage and theft.This is in addition to the mortgage reducing policy which covers customer liabilities in the event of death and permanent disability by settling the outstanding amount by the insurer. As it is a single premium policy, the customer needs to pay only one premium during the entire loan tenure.
The Brandix Group has come forward to support the hosting of the World Export Development Forum (WEDF) in Sri Lanka in October as ‘Exclusive Apparel Partner’ and Platinum sponsor of this prestigious event.
Sri Lanka’s single largest apparel exporter, Brandix will be one of the principal corporate sector partners of the Export Development Board (EDB), which is a joint organiser of the 2016 Forum with the International Trade Centre (ITC).
Between 400 and 600 international and local delegates are expected to attend the WEDF sessions in Colombo on 12th and 13th October 2016. The theme for the Forum, the 16th of its kind, is ‘Trade for Success: Connect, Compete, Change.’
“We believe the World Export Development Forum represents an excellent opportunity for Sri Lanka to effectively showcase the depth and maturity of its capability as an exporter, not just of apparel, but of many other exciting and complex
With the guidance and financial assistance from Pan Asia Bank, building or owning your dream house is not an uphill task anymore. In order to make that experience further rewarding for the customers, the bank is currently working on arranging tieups with several leading companies relating to housing industry to give discounts to “Nivasa” customers. products,” Brandix CEO Ashroff Omar said. “As a Group that is driven by the power of inspiration, Brandix is committed to collaborate with the EDB to make this year’s event a resounding success.”
A unique global conference and business-to-business matchmaking event dedicated to supporting tradeled development, the WEDF is expected to look at the changed game in sustainable trade and its impact