NRI Home Loan
An Indian who has been living overseas for service, conducting business or pursuing a vocation is suitable for a NRI Housing loan. This post gives all the information on home loans from NRIs.
NRI can get home loans for the purpose of :
- Construction of new home / flat.
- Purchase of an already built (even old) home / flat.
- Extension to a home / flat.
- Purchase of a built-up plot.
An NRI can avail of a loan of up to Rs.2 crore or an amount of up to 85% of the cost of the property. The rate of interest varies from 8.35 to 9.00% p.a.
Eligibility
Age
- You must be minimum 25 years old.
- For NRI applicant, maximum age limit is 60 years or retirement age (whichever is earlier) at the time of loan maturity.
Residential status
- If salaried applicant, you should have been abroad for a minimum period of 1 year.
- If self-employed applicant, you should have been abroad for a minimum period of 3 years.
Tenure & Minimum Qualification:
- For Salaried- Loan tenure up to 10 years, minimum qualification to be Graduate/ Diploma. Loan tenure between 11 to 15 years, for Middle east minimum qualification is Post Graduate/ professional degree.
- Loan tenure 11 to 15 years, for USA and all other countries minimum qualification is Graduate/ Diploma with minimum 3 years of employment abroad/ professional degree with min 1 year of employment abroad.
- For Self-Employed- SSC or it’s equivalent.
- Maximum tenure: Maximum tenure for Home Loan and Home Improvement Loan is 25 yrs / Maximum tenure for Land loan and Home equity loan-Residential is 10 yrs. No Office Premises Loan is allowed
Income :
Country/Employment Type |
Salaried |
Self-Employed |
Merchant Navy |
USA & Other Countries |
42000 USD |
42000 USD |
42000 USD |
GCC |
84000 AED |
48000 AED |
42000 USD |
Personal details documents
- 1 passport size latest photograph of each applicant (applicant & co-applicant) with signature across
- Valid passport copies for all the applicants
- Valid visa copies for all the applicants
- Cheque / Draft in INR for fees (as per applicable rate) and the date must be in dd/mm/yyyy format*
- Power of Attorney document as per format duly signed by all the applicants
- Authority letter duly signed by all the applicants as per specified format
- Company details as per format
- Copy of current overseas residential verification proof of all the applicants to the loan. (Driving license or bank statement showing overseas address or latest insurance premium receipt or utility bill)
- Copy of PAN Card for the Ist applicant OR Form 60 as per format attached here with
- Self attested address proof of all applicants
Financial details documents: for salaried individuals
- Copy of current appointment letter OR Copy of salary certificate clearly mentioning the date of joining, current salary earned and designation held in the company
- Copy of previous appointment letters
- Last 3 months salary slip for fixed salary and last 4 months for variable salary
- Last 6 months bank statements clearly mentioning salary credits in the account
Financial details documents: for self-employed individuals
Copy ofIncorporation of business
- Income Proof –
- Middle East: Last 2 years audited/C.A certified P&L accounts.
- US & Canada: Last 2 years CPA compiled/reviewed/audited P&L accounts.
- Others: Last 2 years C.A or equivalent certified/audited P&L accounts.
- Partnership deed (incase of a partnership firm)
- MOA & AOA of the company (incase of a private ltd. company)
- Last 6 months bank statements in the company’s name
- Last 6 months bank statements in individual’s name
- Business profile and office address proof
NRI Home Loan Specific FAQs
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Can I make a joint application for a home loan?
Of course, you can. Actually, it is always recommended to make a joint application. It will help reduce the burden of interest on your shoulders. Also, some banks offer concession on the interest rate for women applicants.
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I have been living outside India for the last 6 months. Can I take an NRI home loan?
No, you have to stay more than a year and show your overseas employment or business details for the same to get the loan.
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What's the maximum tenure I can get?
The loan tenure may differ from bank to bank. However, most banks offer loans for a tenure of up to 30 years.
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How much of financing can I get?
You can get financing ranging from 75% to 90% of the total property cost with NRI home financing plans. However, the final amount offered is at the sole discretion of the bank and will be based on your annual income, type of property you are planning to buy, and other such factors.
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