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- 3. Certain categories of loans, such as credit card receivables, which are specifically excluded from the applicability of these guidelines.
- 4. The total duration of the loan for which it is sanctioned, which determines the repayment schedule and the number of instalments.
- 5. The main objective of the RBI guideline, ensuring that all loan-related information such as charges, interest, and terms are clearly disclosed to the borrower.
- 8. The act of clearly informing the borrower about all loan-related terms, including APR, fees, and repayment structure, as required by the guideline.
- 9. The time period for which the terms mentioned in the Key Facts Statement remain binding on the lender, typically at least three working days for most loans.
- 11. A short-form document mandated by RBI that summarizes all key loan terms in simple and easy language, enabling the borrower to understand the loan before signing the agreement.
- 12. The process through which the borrower pays back the loan over time through instalments as per the agreed schedule.
- 13. Refers to the uniform format in which the KFS must be presented so that borrowers can easily compare loan offers across different lenders.
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- 1. A structured repayment process where each instalment gradually reduces both the principal and interest over the loan period, usually presented in a schedule.
- 2. Explicit approval from the borrower that is required if any additional charges or changes are to be made beyond what is disclosed in the KFS.
- 6. The total annual cost of borrowing, which includes not only the interest rate but also all associated fees and charges, making it a more transparent measure of loan cost.
- 7. All fees and costs related to the loan, including processing fees, insurance, and other expenses, which must be fully disclosed in the KFS and cannot be added later without consent.
- 10. The individual or entity who takes the loan and is the primary focus of the guideline, as all disclosures are meant to help this person make an informed financial decision.
- 14. Equated Periodic Instalment, which is a fixed amount paid by the borrower at regular intervals, consisting of both principal and interest components.
