Issues and Challenges of Consumer Financing In Pakistan

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Noor Hassan ,

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Volume 6 - July 2017 (07)

Abstract

This research is based on qualitative study and up to some extent on quantitative base too. The major objective of this study is to gain insights of consumer financing in Pakistan from a consumer perspective. At the same time, the study investigates and analyzes the defined rules and regulations for banks and for consumers during the time of obtaining the loans from banks and as well as from other financial institutions. Hence the report seeks out those issues and challenges that are hindering to meet customer demand for sound consumer finance.

Keywords

Consumer financing, Customer complaints, Interest rates, financial institutions, Regulatory framework. 

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