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SBI Global ED Vantage

Product Details
Bank Name

State Bank of India

Maximum Loan Tenure

15 Years

Maximum Loan Amount

1.5 Crores

Interest Rate

The effective rate of interest would be 11.15% per annum. The rate type would be floating depending on the reference rate.

Purpose/Field of Education Loan

SBI Global Ed-Vantage is an overseas education loan exclusively for those who wish to pursue full time regular courses at foreign colleges/universities.

Repayment Cycle

Accrued interest during the moratorium to be added to the principal and repayment in EMI fixed. Repayment will commence 6 months after completion of course Repayment upto maximum of 15 years

Grace Period

Repayment will commence 6 months after completion of the course.

Minimum CIBIL Score

Not mentioned

Co-Borrower Required

Parents or Guardians

Collaterals Required

Tangible collateral security Collateral security offered by Third Party (other than parents) can also be accepted

Fees & Charges
  • The Processing Fee: Rs. 10,000/- per application.

  • Interest Rate: 9.15% (EBR) + 2.00% (CRP) = 11.15%. 

  • Pre-Payment Penalty: Nil 

  • Late Payment Charges: Nil 

  • Legal Charges: Differ from state to state

Fees and Charges
Eligibility Criteria
  • Regular Graduate Degree/Post-Graduate Degree/Diploma/Certificate/Doctorate Courses in any discipline offered by foreign Institutes/Universities in USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Europe [Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom] will be covered under the scheme

Special Concession

0.50% concession for students availing of SBI Rinn Raksha or any other existing life policy assigned in favour of our Bank and 0.50% concession for girl students.

Features, Eligibility and Concession
Special Features

SBI Global Ed-Vantage is an overseas education loan exclusively for those who wish to pursue full time regular courses at foreign colleges/universities with attractive rate of interest.

Pros
Pros & Cons
Cons

As the loan has a floating interest rate, borrowers may be exposed to interest rate fluctuations, which could affect monthly repayments in the future.

  • Low interest rate in comparison to majority of private banks. 

  • Loan up to Rs. 1.50 Crores. 

  • The repayment process is made easier with the option of Equated Monthly Installments (EMI) spanning up to 15 years. 

  • Loan approval, even prior to obtaining their i20/Visa, facilitating timely preparations for studying abroad. Loan qualifies for tax deductions under section 80(E). 

  • Purchase of books/equipments/instruments/uniforms/ computer at reasonable cost, if required for course completion and any other expense required to complete the course– like study tours, project work, thesis, etc. can be considered for loan subject to the condition that these should be capped at 20% of the total tuition fees.

Account Opening and Procedure
How to Apply?

You can apply through SBI Takeover Loan's website.

Documents Required

• Completely filled-in Loan Application Form 

• 2 passport size photographs 

• PAN Card of the student and Parent/ Guardian / other co-borrower 

• Aadhaar Card of the student and Parent/ Guardian/ other co-borrower 

• Proof of Identity (Driving Licence/Passport/Aadhaar/ any other acceptable photo identity as per KYC norms) 

• Proof of Residence (Driving Licence/Passport/Electricity bill/Telephone bill) 

• bank account statement of the Student/Co-borrower/Guarantor,for the last 6 months 

• IT return/ IT assessment order, pertaining to previous 2 years, of Parent/ Guardian/ other co-borrower (if IT Payee) 

• Brief statement of assets & liabilities of Parent/ Guardian/ other co-borrowe Proof of Income (i.e. salary slips/ Form 16) of Parent/ Guardian/ other co-borrower

SBI Global ED Vantage

SBI Global Ed Vantage can be a good option for students seeking an education loan for studies abroad due to its competitive rates, substantial loan amount, and flexible repayment options. However, the margin money requirement, limited expense coverage, and processing time are factors to consider. It's wise to compare it with other lenders and ensure you meet the eligibility criteria before applying.

Abhijeet Saxena

Abhijeet Saxena

Abhijeet Saxena

Nalsar University of Law

Ex- Senior Associate, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Delhi

Ex - Khaitan & Co. Bengaluru,

Ex - National Stock Exchange, Mumbai,

Ex - Argus Partners, Mumbai

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