Company FDs offer better interest rates than bank FDs
Senior citizens get higher interest with FDs
Find out tax exemptions on investing in FDs
Getting loan against fixed deposit is easy
Fixed deposits are popular investment avenues that help in risk-free growth of your savings. By earning a high interest from FDs, you can easily attain your financial goals, grow your savings and ensure a comfortable retirement.
Here’s a look at some of the lesser known facts about FDs that can help you maximize your returns:
Banks and NBFCs offer fixed deposits, but bank FDs offer a relatively low rate of interest. Company fixed deposits on the other hand give you the benefit of higher rates of interest. This means that you can multiply your investment corpus and get better results in the same span of time.
When you open a company Fixed Deposit with Bajaj Finance for example, not only do you enjoy high credibility and safety, you can also benefit from a high interest rate, flexible tenor and a minimal investment amount.
If you qualify as a senior citizen, you can get a higher rate of return on your investment. Bajaj Finance offers one of the highest interest rates in the market, with additional interest for senior citizens. This makes financing your post-retirement life hassle-free and comfortable. You can further benefit by choosing a non-cumulative fixed deposit to get periodic returns that replace a salary.
There can be numerous instances where you need additional finances that you can’t meet with just your savings. In this situation, you can turn to your fixed deposit for assistance. By using your fixed deposit as collateral, you can get a loan against it. In case of emergencies, you need not liquidate your investments and can opt for a low-interest loan.
For handling emergencies, you need not break your fixed deposits prematurely. Instead, you can opt for a loan against fixed deposits to cater to your immediate requirements. Taking a loan against fixed deposits can be a hassle-free process, which helps you take care of your financial needs, ranging from holidays, weddings, sudden large purchases, to emergencies.
With loan against FDs, you can benefit from the following:
High loan value
Minimal documentation
Quick processing
Flexible repayment options
No additional charges
Getting a loan against FD is hence, a hassle-free process! Here are some simple steps to take a loan against fixed deposits:
Bajaj Finance helps you fulfil your financial needs easily, so you can keep enjoying high returns from your fixed deposits.
As per income tax regulations, interest income up to Rs. 5,000 from company fixed deposits is free from taxation. If your total taxable income, including interest from FDs is lower than the taxable amount, you can submit form 15G/15H and not pay any tax on this amount.
It is possible that you choose to open a bank FD jointly, with your spouse, sibling or parent. In such a case it is important to know that the first account holder will have to pay TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) over the returns. Similarly, the interest is also paid to the first holder’s account.
If you’re planning to modify your financial plan and determine your returns in advance, you can always use the Bajaj Finance Fixed Deposit Calculator. All you need to do is enter your investment amount and tenor, which will display the maturity amount and interest earned. Having a detailed understanding about fixed deposits will help you make a profitable investment in fixed deposits.