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What are the loan tenure options?

The initial tenure is for a year. At the end of the year, it will automatically be renewed for another year unless we receive intimation in writing from you not to do so.

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What are the lending rates? How much shall I pay for this facility?

ICICI Bank Loans Against Securities comes to you at attractive interest rates, which are based on the trends prevailing in the market at the time of the loan. You pay only when you use the money and for the number of days the money is used. The rates vary according to the product-variant.

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How is the interest on my account calculated?

In the overdraft account, interest will be charged only on the amount you draw and for the period that you draw. Interest will be charged on a daily basis, but will be debited to your account only once a month.

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Do I have to pay any additional fee?

Yes, there is a nominal processing fee.

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How do I approach ICICI Bank for a Loan?

You can approach us in any of the following ways

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How much time will it take for my loan to be approved?

It takes five business days for the approval and for the setting of the credit limit in your account.

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Is a personal guarantor a must?

No.

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What security/collateral do I have to provide?

No additional security/collateral need to be provided, apart from the securities against which the loan is granted.

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How do I repay the loan?

You can repay the loan by cash, cheque or demand draft.

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Can I prepay my loan?

Yes. Please note that there are no prepayment charges.

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Do I need to open an account with ICICI Bank for availing of and/or servicing the loan?

Yes, you need to open an ICICI Bank Overdraft Current Account in which the credit limit for you will be set.

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What are the stages involved in taking a loan?

The various stages involved are as follows:

  • Signing of the loan agreement
  • Pledging of the securities in our favour
  • Opening the Current account

Once the Current account is opened, you can avail of the credit limit.

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If I do not meet any of the criteria for the loan, can I still avail of a loan?

Yes, you can still avail of a loan based on your profile, credit strengths, etc. Please feel free to contact us and we can advise looking at the merits of your case.

You can approach us in any of the following ways

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Where will my account be opened?

At any branch specified by you. However, you can operate out of any of our branches under the Anywhere Banking facility

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How do I get to know my Credit Limits?

You can call our 24 hour Customer Care Centreto know the status of your account, details of the securities pledged, the amount obtained against different securities, details of shortfall (if any), etc.

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Am I required to have a Demat Account with ICICI Bank?

No, you can pledge your securities irrespective of whether you have a Demat Account with ICICI Bank or any other depository.

To open a Demat Account click here

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How do I pledge more Securities? How long does it take?

You can submit your pledge forms at any of our branches. The limits will be reset within 48 - 72 hours of the receipt of the forms.

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How often are the shares revalued?

The shares are revalued every Friday or whenever there is a significant change in the market.

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What about my Dividend and Bonus?

The Dividend and Bonus on your shares will continue to accrue to you.

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I have shares that are in the approved list but they are in physical form. Can I get a loan against them?

Yes, but you would have to first convert them into the dematerialized form. All you have to do is to get your shares dematerialized through a depository account with ICICI Bank/ any other bank.

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Will more shares be included in the approved lists?

Yes, these lists are updated on a periodic basis.

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