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How are interest rates for demand loans determined?

Interest rates for demand loans are usually influenced by several factors. Here are the factors that will help you understand demand loan interest rates:

  • Interest rates on demand loans are generally variable and adjusted periodically based on different factors.
  • Banks, Non-banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), and other lending institutions usually base demand loan interest rates on the prime rate, which is the rate they charge their most creditworthy customers.
  • So when the prime rate goes up or down, interest rates on demand loans from banks or NBFCs also typically go up or down accordingly.
  • Apart from the prime rate, loan providers also consider competitive factors in their local market when pricing demand loans. If other banks or NBFCs offer lower rates, your loan provider may drop rates on its demand loans to remain competitive.
  • The applicant's specific creditworthiness can also impact the interest rate they receive on a demand loan. Applicants with excellent credit scores and lower risk profiles tend to get lower interest rates.
  • Additionally, interest rates on demand loans sometimes depend on the loan size - larger loans may qualify applicants for lower rates.