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Housing Finance - FAQ's
Q1.For what purpose
Housing Loans are available?
Ans. Housing Loans are available for the construction or purchase of:-
a) New House, flat
b) Existing house / flat, not more than 15 years old.
c) Plot of land
d) For repairing and additions and alteration of premises.
Q2.Who is eligible for Housing Loan?
Ans.i) Individual having income from:-
a) Employment / Self Employment
b) Business and / or
c) Property & Investments
ii) Co-Applicant / Borrower :-
Co-owners of premises or property can be co-applicants for the loan application. Husband
& Wife where both having individual income are ideal co-applicants.
Q3. What maximum loan amount can be obtained?
Ans. Loan amount is decided on the following aspects:-
i) The loan amount is based on the total cost of property, which includes cost of
construction of house / flat, cost of land, cost of stamp duty & registration charges;
co-related with the repayment capacity of the borrower.
ii) The actual loan amount advanced by such institution is generally 75% to 85% of the
above total cost; and or amount worked out based on 36 times of monthly net income and
repayment capacity of borrower, which ever is less. The balance amount is to be
contributed by the borrower alone.
Q4. What is the loan repayment period?
Ans. Repayment period is different for each financial institute; depending upon
their company policy. This period differs from 5 years (Short Term Loan) to 20 years( Long
Term Loans) and normally shall not exceed the age of retirement or completion of age of 65
years of individual.
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