It is time for you to get smarter with your money. The amount which you are spending on your rent could build your dream home, investments done wisely in real estates can yield much better results than those invested in fixed deposits or other saving schemes.

Now the question is that from where to get money to invest – the answer is simple “Home loan.”

There are many attractive home loan schemes in India but deciding on the right one is important.

You can get home loan for

  • Purchase of
    • Flat, row house, bungalow from developers

    • Existing freehold properties

    • Properties in an existing or proposed co-operative housing society or apartment owner's association

    • First Power of Attorney purchases in Delhi for DDA flats allotted before 1992.

  • Self Construction

Security for the loan is a first mortgage of the property to be financed, normally by way of deposit of title deeds and/or such other collateral security as may be necessary. Interim security may be required, if the property is under construction.

You should keep certain factors in mind while selecting a financier:

  • Minimum and Maximum Range of Loan Amount
  • Rate of Interest Type
  • Type of Loan
  • Tenure of loan
  • Repayment Options
  • Minimum and Maximum Age Slab
  • Minimum and Maximum Income Slab
  • Processing Fees
  • Administrative Fees
  • Ease of Applying

The Banks normally try to assure themselves of three things: -

a) Income/Employment Proof of the applicant-so that he can repay the loan

b) Identity & Address Proof of the applicant-so that he can be easily traceable

c) Authenticity Proof of the House Property-so that the applicant doesn't come after few days seeking a personal loan for litigation with the promoter!

Each of the aforesaid issues are dealt in below, listing each individual documents, generally sought after, by both the Nationalized & Private Banks.

A. INCOME PROOF

a. Salary slips for the last three months

b. Appointment letter

c. Salary certificate

d. Retainership agreement, if appointed as a consultant

e. Form 16 issued by the employer in your name.

f. Last three years Income Tax Returns duly filed and certified by the Income Tax authorities.

g. Similar documents-separately for each co-applicant.

Please Note:

Co-applicant's income can be considered for enhancing your loan eligibility or increasing your loan amount. Please ensure that all financial documents of co-applicant(s) are attached with your India Home Loan Application.

 

B. EMPLOYMENT PROOF

a. Identity card issued by your employer

b. Visiting card

 

C. AGE PROOF

a. Passport

b. Voter's ID card

c. PAN card

d. Ration card

e. Employer's Identity card

f. School leaving certificate

g. Birth certificate

 

D. RESIDENCE PROOF

a. Ration card

b. Passport

c. PAN card

d. Rent agreement, if you are staying currently on rent

e. Bank Pass book

f. Allotment letter from your company if you are residing in company quarters.

 

E. NAME CHANGE PROOF (IF APPLICABLE)

a. A copy of the official gazette b. A copy of a newspaper advertisement publicizing the name change c. Marriage certificate

 

F. INVESTMENT PROOF (IF APPLICABLE)

a. Bank statement for the last six months of all operating and salary accounts

b. Bank statements for the last six months of all current accounts, if self-employed.

c. Any other photocopies of investments held, if required by the Bank

 

G. INVESTMENT PROOF (IF APPLICABLE)

a. Bank statement for the last six months of all operating and salary accounts

b. Bank statements for the last six months of all current accounts, if self-employed.

c. Any other photocopies of investments held, if required by the Bank

 

H. PROPERTY TITLE PROOF

a. Original Sale agreement with Builder/Developer duly registered, Registration receipt

b. Tripartite agreement from builder/developer

c. Land documents indicating ownership, eg.- Photocopies of title deeds, if applicable

d. A certificate by the legal advisor of the builder to the effect that the builder has a good reputation and it is free from encumbrance and other charges.

e. A certificate from builder's Chartered Accountant certifying that the builder has not mortgaged the property anywhere else

f. Certified true copy of approved plan.

g. Copies of receipts of payments made to builder/developer.

h. Allotment letter

i. Possession letter

j. Lease agreement, if applicable (Property bought from a development authority)

k. Mortgage deed if the Bank opts for a registered mortgage.

l. No Objection Certificate from the developer, society or development authority as applicable

m. Personal Guarantees, if applicable.

n. In case of alternate or additional security, documents for the same depending upon the security details.

o. For self-construction:

Approved plans and clearance certificates along with estimates

p. Post dated cheques for the EMIs.

The above documents are only indicative in nature and do not cover the entire list. It may also be noted that in a resale case, the previous chain of agreements also need to be taken.

Home loan facility available from all leading banks and financial institutions, like ICICI, HDFC, SBI, etc.