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Tuesday, December 1 - 2009

Emirates NBD offers costomers to convert Auto Loan into profitable fixed deposit

  • United Arab Emirates: Sunday, October 25 - 2009 at 15:22
  • PRESS RELEASE

Emirates NBD, the region's leading bank in terms of assets, has launched a new, first of its kind auto loan variant in the UAE market which is linked to a fixed deposit. Customers can now save on their car's depreciation cost by converting their down payment into a profitable fixed deposit, thus transforming a depreciating car into a return yielding asset.

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With this innovative auto loan product, auto loan applicants shall enjoy up to 100% funding along with the benefit of getting the down payment back with the accumulated interest at the end of the tenure.

Mr. Suvo Sarkar, EVP & GM Retail Banking at Emirates NBD, commented on this launch saying:
"Emirates NBD has always pioneered the development of new product variants that cater to all segments of its diverse customer base. We are confident about the success of the newly introduced "Fixed Deposit linked Auto Loan" and with its launch we have entered into a new dimension of dual functionality & benefits that clearly sets us apart from other banking institutions. This product will be popular with customers who understand the value of savings by making smart choices!"


Vikram Krishna, Head of Retail Loans at Emirates NBD, commented, "This uniquely conceptualized product revolves around the fact that a car as an asset looses value over time and this product variant allows us to reduce that loss, thereby saving for our the customers..!"

He added, "This market has grown accustomed to 100% funding and down payments have been an expense that is incurred by the customer. With this product, the expense for the customer is converted into an investment and customers end up saving over 8.5% of the loan amount under this unique bundled offer."

Emirates NBD customers also enjoy the benefits of the "Feature Packed Auto Loans" to enhance their overall ownership experience through benefits such as Free Salik card, free credit card for the first year, facilities for Salik recharging and online fine payment, free annual registration renewal, and a 24/7 on-road service assistance.

This distinctive offering will be available through all car dealers and manufacturers across the UAE, to salaried or self employed individuals and to companies as well.
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About Emirates NBD:

Emirates NBD (DFM: ENBD) is the biggest banking group in the Middle East by assets. At 31st December 2008, total assets were Dhs282.4bn and a combined market share of 20.5%.

The Group has a leading retail banking franchise in the UAE, with over 120 branches and over 650 ATMs. It is a major player in the UAE corporate banking arena, with a combined market share of almost a fifth of corporate loans. It also has strong Islamic banking, investment banking, private banking, asset management and brokerage operations.

The Group has operations in the UAE, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Kingdom and Jersey (Channel Islands), and representative offices in India, Iran and Singapore.

For more press information please contact:

Hassan Al Khuwaildi
PR Officer
Emirates NBD
T: +971 4 209 2263
F: +971 4 232 9147

Suzan Barhoush / Samer Bassil
G M- PR / PR Officer
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T: +971 4 295 1177
F: +971 4 295 1188

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