how do formal and informal sources of credit differ from each other?
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Formal sources follow the sources of credit that are registered by the govt. and have to follow its rules and regulations whereas in informal sources include those small and scattered units which are largely outside the control of the government.
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Formal source of credit:
(a) Loans that are given by banks and co-operative institutions are called Formal sector of credit.
(b) The functioning of these banks and co-operative institutions are supervised by Reserve Bank of India- RBI.
(c) These institutions are required to report to the RBI the rate of interest, amount lending, etc.
(d) Borrower is required to submit collaterals and documents.
Informal source of credit:
(a) Loans that are given by money lenders, friends and relatives are called Informal source of credit.
(b) They are not supervised by Reserve Bank of India - RBI.
(c) They can lend money at any interest rate and use any means to get back their money.
(d) Borrower is not required to submit collaterals and documents.
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