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Main Loan Policy
Operative from 28th February 2005

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When can a member apply for a Loan?
You must be saving for at least six consecutive weeks before you can apply for your first loan. All loan applications must be made on the prescribed Loan Application Form which is available from the office or on our Web site www.ballyfermotcu.ie. The Credit Committee meets every Monday and Friday evening to process loan applications. Decisions are available each Monday and Tuesday by phoning the office between 10.30am and 12.00 midday and 2.00pm to 4pm.

The Limits and Restrictions for Approving Loans
Generally loans are issued in proportion to your shares (savings) and also in relation to your previous loan record. Members between 16 and 18 years old will require Parents or Guardian to sign an Indemnity Form.

General Rule

  • First Loan up to twice your shares, to a maximum of €4,000 or €2000 in excess of shares (which ever is the greater)
  • Second Loan up to four times your shares, to a maximum of €10,000 or €5,000 in excess of shares (which ever is the greater)
  • First and Second loans must be cleared in full before another loan can be issued
  • Third and subsequent loans will be decided on based on your record and amount of savings.

The above limits can be exceeded where the loan is within Shares and is fully secured.

Proof of Income
The Credit Committee may request proof of income to support any loan application, in any event All loan applications in excess of €15,000 must be accompanied by the most recent P60 and three current and consecutive payslips and any information required by the Credit Committee

Members have a right to appeal a decision of the Credit Committee to the Board of Directors, and the decision of the Board on such an appeal is final.


Car Loan Policy

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  • Interest Rate: 6.75% APR 6.96%
  • Must have a proven good record of borrowings.
  • Only Loans for cars from Garages/Car Dealers or Finance Companies will be granted as cheques will be made out to the Third party.
  • Minimum amount of €8,000 or greater will only be approved. Lesser amounts may be considered where a member is trading up to a new car.
  • Repayments can only be made by Standing Order or Direct Debit.
  • This loan class Special Offer will only be available for a trial period initially of three months from April 2005
  • Maximum lending period is 5 years.
  • Proof of earnings may be required as evidence of an ability to repay the loan.

 




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