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BML Slashes Student Loan Rate to 2.5%

The Bank of Maldives has cut its student Kiyavaa Loan and BML Islamic Education Financing rates to 2.5 percent, applicable to new and existing facilities and to be implemented from 1 February 2024. The loans will cover up to 90 percent of total education cost, with a 10-year repayment period available globally.

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What happened

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  1. Sun 28 Jan
    Bank of Maldives announced a reduction of its student Kiyavaa Loan and BML Islamic Education Financing rates to 2.5 percent. on Sunday only Maldives Republic The Bank of Maldives (BML) has reduced its student Kiyavaa Loan and BML Islamic Education Financing rates to 2.5 percent, aiming to alleviate the financial burden of higher education for students, the bank announced on Sunday.

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  2. Thu 1 Feb
    The revised rate will be implemented starting 1 February 2024. starting 1 February 2024 only Maldives Republic newest This decision will be implemented starting 1 February 2024, the bank said in a statement.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

Who said what

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  • Our rate reduction last year was a positive change that allowed students easier access to funding for further education anywhere in the world

    Karl Stumke, CEO and Managing Director of BML Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • With today’s announcement, we look forward to providing this chance to an even bigger cohort of students.

    Karl Stumke, CEO and Managing Director of BML Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

How the reporting differs

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Figures in these reports

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  • 90 percent Share of total education cost covered by the loan Maldives Republic The BML Kiyavaa Loan and Education Financing will now cover up to 90 percent of the total education cost, including tuition fees and other living expenses, as per the bank.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • 10 years Repayment period of Kiyavaa Loan and Education Financing Maldives Republic The BML Kiyavaa Loan and Education Financing, offering a repayment period of 10 years, is available for students to finance the cost of further education globally.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

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