HNB and UNIMO forge strategic partnership to empower vehicle buyers with exclusive financing solutions

 

HNB Head of Retail Banking, Kanchana Karunagama (fifth from left) and UNIMO Enterprises General Manager, Shalain De Silva  (sixth from left) exchanging the MoU in the presence of (from left) HNB Junior Sales Associate Ravindu Abeyratne, HNB Executive – Leasing Viraj De Silva, HNB Product Manager – Leasing, Mahesh Ratnayake, HNB Head of Leasing, Udara Pathinayake, JMC Assistant General Manager, Auranga Dissanayake, JMC Brand Manager, Pramith Ranathunga and JMC Sales Manager, Darshana Wickramanayaka.

Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, HNB PLC, has renewed its partnership with UNIMO Enterprises, the subsidiary of United Motors, to offer ground-breaking leasing solutions tailored to Sri Lankan vehicle buyers.

The agreement was formalized at a special ceremony attended by HNB Head of Retail Banking, Kanchana Karunagama, UNIMO General Manager, Shalain De Silva and HNB and UNIMO corporate management. This partnership reintroduces competitive financial rates, substantial discounts, and unmatched benefits, empowering customers to own their dream vehicles with added ease and affordability.

“At HNB, we are committed to delivering innovative and accessible financial solutions that adapt to our customers’ needs, especially given the evolving economic landscape in Sri Lanka. The anticipated relaxation of the vehicle import ban is opening up new opportunities for aspiring vehicle owners, and our partnership with UNIMO enhances our capacity to deliver unique benefits and valuable incentives to customers purchasing vehicles. We believe this partnership will encourage many to invest confidently in a vehicle, supported by exclusive perks and financial flexibility” shared HNB Head of Retail Banking, Kanchana Karunagama, commenting on this strategic partnership.

HNB is set to offer a variety of attractive leasing options to meet the diverse needs of its large customer base. These options include competitive published rates for structured leases, aimed at enhancing affordability for prospective lessees. Customers benefiting from this promotion will gain access to exclusive benefits, including special card offers, discounts on vehicle insurance premiums, and additional perks available through the Prestige Prime credit card. Additionally, HNB General Insurance offers a free life insurance cover valued at Rs.4.5 million and a natural death insurance cover of Rs. 600,000.

As part of this partnership, UNIMO Enterprises offers a range of incentives for customers purchasing JMC trucks, including a discount of Rs. 50,000 per unit from the vehicle’s selling price along with a free vehicle registration, adding further convenience for buyers. A warranty of 3 years or 100,000 km will also be provided, ensuring peace of mind for vehicle buyers with every purchase.

With 254 customer centres, HNB is one of Sri Lanka’s largest, most technologically innovative private banks. Consolidating its legacy in sustainability, good governance, and corporate excellence, HNB was crowned the Best Corporate Citizen for 2022 at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Best Corporate Citizen Awards. Other significant accolades include being adjudged the “Best Automobile Financing Bank in the Asia-Pacific Region” and “Best Retail Bank in Sri Lanka” for the 14th occasion by the Asian Banker, being declared the “Best SME Bank” by Asiamoney Magazine, as well as securing a Top 5 position on Business Today’s Top 40 rankings for 2023.