HDFC has followed SBI in launching a dual rate offer for Home Loans.

SBI had offered- 8% for 1st Year | 8.5% for 2nd & 3rd years | From 4th year the consumer had a choice between fixed & floating (SBI's floating rate is 275 basis pts beloe its benchmark rate)

Now HDFC has come into the market which sounds very similar- fixed rate of 8.25% till March 2012 and then a floating rate which is 500 basis points below the PLR.

HDFC had made a lot of noise about the SBI scheme when it was launched. They had attacked the scheme as being opportunistic and a sure shot path to higher default ratio in the portfolio.

HDFC has backed its decision to offer this scheme on the grounds of ample liquidity, higher operational efficiency and a sound portfolio.

Pls note that this scheme is available for all consumers who apply before Jan31st 2010.