Bank of Baroda lowers its benchmark home loan rate by 25 basis points to 8.25%

On Friday, the government-owned Bank of Baroda dropped its house loan interest rates by 25 basis points to 8.25% and eliminated the processing fee as part of a limited-time promotion.

BoB's rate, which is 8.25%, is lower than that of the segment leaders SBI and HDFC, whose new pricing is 8.40% and will be in effect till the end of December.

According to BoB, the new rate will be in effect beginning on Monday and last through the end of December.

Last month, SBI and HDFC announced lower interest rates starting at 8.40% as part of their holiday promotions, despite rising interest rates.

SBI is providing new home loan borrowers with a discounted interest of up to 25 basis points (bps), bringing the entry-level rate down to 8.40%. The deal is valid through the end of January 2023, while HDFC is providing new rates that are 20 bps cheaper at 8.40% and valid through the end of November.

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