In today's competitive world, the benefits of a world-class higher education are priceless in paving the pathway for your career. A higher-education provides you the necessary educational background, knowledge and skills set, grooming you for your entrance to the corporate world.

The photo shows L to R: The NDB Bank team: Jeevan Arulampalam (Manager Personal Loans and Sales), Yasas Hewage (Assistant Vice President/Head - Branch Strategy and Sales), Indrajit Wickremasinghe (Vice President / Head of Retail Banking and Marketing), and the team from EDEX: Kamal Abeysinghe (Chairman, EDEX) Rizan Nazeer (Secretary, RCU) Nalin Goonewardene (Senior Deputy Chairman, EDEX) Priam Kasturiratna (Deputy Chairman 365 Services)

With this in mind and the vision to empower Sri Lankan youth to be globally competitive, NDB Bank joins hands with EDEX Sri Lanka's largest Higher Education and Career Guidance Fair, as the official bank, for the 3rd consecutive year.

NDB Bank understands that paying for this education is a significant investment in terms of financial resources and time spent but that it is also a lifetime investment. That's why NDB Bank offers Mortgage Backed Educational Loans to overcome financial obstacles that stand between you and your life's ambition.

The Bank offers educational loans that are designed specially for your local and foreign educational needs; and can be taken by the parents on behalf of their children or even by close relatives as well as the potential students who are in employment.

A parent/relative or potential student can also apply for a joint loan, giving them further flexibility.
Mortgage Backed Education Loans can be obtained up to Rs. 4.5 Million and can be taken with a repayment period of up to 7 years. NDB Bank will provide you with a hassle free solution with no guarantors required.

Furthermore, tailor-made solutions are offered in-line with the repayment capacity with 'at-your-doorstep' service. The applicant should be confirmed in his/her current job and be earning a salary of above Rs. 30,000 per month. Professionals as well as sole-proprietors and those in partnership (for over 5 years) are also entitled to apply for Mortgage Backed Educational Loans.

The Bank will be offering free eligibility checks for those who visit the NDB Bank stall and wish to obtain an educational loan. In addition, they will also be providing free advice on education financing, giving students the opportunity to select the best option for their requirement. EDEX offers the ideal platform with the most diverse choices, options, and opportunities for students, career professionals and service providers alike to achieve their short to long-term objectives.

In addition to the education exhibition, NDB Bank is also the main sponsor of the EDEX website.
The website is a one-stop-shop designed to cater to the education needs of Sri Lanka's youth, featuring information on both local and international universities, colleges and institutes; giving career guidance, financial counselling and even advice visa processes.

Today, NDB Bank is one of the fastest growing banks in the country with NDB Group having regional operations in Maldives and Bangladesh. The Bank offers a wide range of commercial banking services through its growing island-wide branch network. In addition, as part of the NDB Group, its customers have access to a full range of banking and financial services, including project finance, corporate banking, SME lending, retail banking, investment banking, stock brokering, wealth management and insurance solutions making NDB a truly universal Bank.

The Bank's AA (lka) rating by Fitch Ratings Lanka; is amongst the best in the industry and reflects NDB Bank's strong financial profile in terms of its capital base, profitability and asset quality. Maintaining the highest standards of competence and probity, NDB Bank is firmly on track to achieve its cherished vision - to be a world-class Sri Lankan Bank.