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Seylan Bank PLC. · Personal Loan

Tea Smallholders Loan Scheme

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Interest rate p.a.: 7%
Maximum amount: LKR 30M
Maximum term: 10 yrs

Rates and terms last verified 28 August 2025. Confirm the current terms with the bank.

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Features

It has become a participating financial institution in a scheme introduced by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Ministry of Finance to develop small tea estate owners in the island.

Who can apply

Eligible Sectors - New planting / Replanting / Infilling / Establishment of Irrigation systems / Nursery Development / Water and Soil management / Mechanization
Eligible Projects
Economically viable projects. / Should be a Sri Lankan citizen. / Land extent should not exceed 50 acres.
In order to qualify for a loan a recommendation letter from the Tea Small Holdings Development Authority (TSHDA) for land extent below 10 acres or from Sri Lanka Tea Board (SLTB) for land extent between 10 acres and 50 acres.

Documents you'll need

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Tea Smallholders Loan Scheme: common questions

What is the interest rate on the Tea Smallholders Loan Scheme?

Seylan Bank lists 7% per annum for the Tea Smallholders Loan Scheme. The best rate of 49 personal loans that publish one.

How much can I borrow, and for how long?

The Tea Smallholders Loan Scheme goes up to LKR 30M, repaid over up to 10 yrs. The amount you are approved for depends on your income and existing repayments.

Who is eligible for the Tea Smallholders Loan Scheme?

Eligible Sectors - New planting / Replanting / Infilling / Establishment of Irrigation systems / Nursery Development / Water and Soil management / Mechanization Eligible Projects Economically viable projects. / Should be a Sri Lankan citizen. / Land extent should not exceed 50 acres. In order to qualify for a loan a recommendation letter from the Tea Small Holdings Development Authority (TSHDA) for land extent below 10 acres or from Sri Lanka Tea Board (SLTB) for land extent between 10 acres and 50 acres.

About the Tea Smallholders Loan Scheme

The Tea Smallholders Loan Scheme is a personal loan from Seylan Bank in Sri Lanka. Its listed rate is 7.00%. The features, eligibility and documents above come from the bank's published terms; confirm them with Seylan Bank before you apply, as rates and conditions change.

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