Collateral Coverage Ratio vs Loan-to-Value Ratio: What’s the Difference?

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Collateral Coverage Ratio vs Loan-to-Value Ratio: What’s the Difference? Vinu: Manu, I came across two terms in a credit proposal — Collateral Coverage Ratio and Loan-to-Value Ratio. Are they the same thing? Manu: Great question, Vinu. They're related but not the same. In fact, they’re almost like m...

Land Loans for SMEs: What’s Allowed and What’s Not

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Land Loans for SMEs: What’s Allowed and What’s Not Vinu: Manu, I’ve got a question. Can banks give a term loan to an SME just to buy a piece of commercial land? Manu: That’s a good question, Vinu. Generally speaking, banks are not allowed to give loans just for the purchase of land, especially when ...

Temporary vs Seasonal Overdraft: What’s the Difference?

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Temporary vs Seasonal Overdraft: What’s the Difference? Vinu: Manu, I’m trying to understand the difference between temporary and seasonal overdraft (OD) facilities. Could you explain them to me? Manu: Sure, Vinu! Both temporary and seasonal ODs are credit facilities provided by banks, but they serv...

Understanding the Difference Between Renewal and Review in Bank Credit

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Understanding the Difference Between Renewal and Review in Bank Credit Vinu: Manu, I’m a bit confused about the terms renewal and review of working capital credit facilities by banks. Could you explain the difference, especially with reference to RBI guidelines? Manu: Sure, Vinu! The concepts of ren...

Understanding the Difference Between WCDL Disbursement and Rollover

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Understanding the Difference Between WCDL Disbursement and Rollover Vinu: Hey Manu, I’ve been trying to understand the difference between WCDL disbursement and rollover. Can you walk me through it? Manu: Of course, Vinu! Let’s start from the basics. WCDL stands for Working Capital Demand Loan. It’s ...