Owning a home is one of the most important financial decisions you and your family will make. For most first-time home buyers, availing of a home loan is the only way they can bring alive their aspirations of home ownership.
Millions of urban Indians now use home loans to buy their dream homes. However, not everyone is familiar with the home loan application process. As a result, many loan applications are denied, or borrowers find themselves in a difficult situation.
If you intend to take a Home Loan, it is critical that you understand everything about it; after all, it is a long-term commitment.
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We present you all-in-one-place checklists and pro tips from our wisdom and expertise in one place here.
TYPES OF HOME LOANS
| Home Purchase Loan |
Land/Plot Loan |
Construction Loan |
| Home Extension/Improvement Loan |
Home Conversion Loan |
NRI Home Loan |
You can avail of a Home Loan in the below-mentioned Scenarios:
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Buying from Developer directly - Under Construction/Completed Projects
- Unregistered Property by Current Owner/Resale - Under Construction/Completed Projects
- Registered Property by Current Owner (NOTE: Registration can be done only on Completed Projects)
DOCUMENT CHECKLIST - LOAN SANCTION
| LOAN RELATED |
PERSONAL DOCUMENTS |
INCOME PROOF |
OTHER DOCUMENTS |
Loan Application - Filled and Signed
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Latest Form 16 (Part-A, Part-B & Part-12BA) and IT
returns
Address Proof — current Residence
ID Proof
PAN and Aadhar Card
Passport Size Color Photographs
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Pay Slip — Last 3 months
Employment Continuity Proof - Appointment Letter
Latest Salary CTC, Hike Letter, Promotion Letter, Salary Certificate, Offer letter — as applicable
Bank Statement showing Income — Past 6 months
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Reference Contacts
Other Loan Repayment track record — if applicable
Processing fee cheque from Salary account
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PRO TIP : In case, there is a co-applicant, the documents like ID proof, Address proof, Passport size colour photo, Relationship proof (Marriage certificate/ Passport/ Driving Licence/ Voter id/ Aadhaar card/ Child birth certificate) would also be required
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Along with the above, you would also require the documents related to the Property to Qualify for the loan, here is your handy checklist.
| DOCUMENT CHECKLIST - PROPERTY RELATED |
| UNDER CONSTRUCTION PROPERTY |
RESALE PROPERTY |
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Allotment Letter (Developer to Buyer)
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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signed by Seller and Buyer
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| Sale Agreement - Buyer and Developer |
Assignment Agreement (signed by Seller, Developer and Buyer) |
| Construction Agreement - Buyer and Developer |
Endorsement Certificate from Developer |
| Cost Break-up from Developer |
Account Statement from Developer |
| Payment Schedule (Construction linked) from Developer |
Developer NOC (No Objection Certificate) |
| Developer NOC (No Objection Certificate) |
Seller's KYC (PAN, Current Address Proof, and Cancelled Cheque) |
| Demand Note from the Developer, if applicable |
Developer's KYC if applicable |
| NOC from Developer's Bank (if Developer has taken Project Funds from Bank) |
NOC from Assignor's Loan Bank or Loan Closure Letter |
| Specific Power of Attorney, if applicable |
Draft Sale Deed from Developer (If the property is ready for Registration) |
| Mother Deed/Title Deed from Developer (If the Project is not approved by banks) |
Occupancy Certificate (OC) if the property is ready to move in |
| TDS Challan (Form 26QB) and bank statement with paid TDS proof |
Latest Property Tax Payment Receipt |
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NOC from Apartment Owner's Association |
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PRO TIP : Property documents depend upon the stage of construction of the property
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| CHECKLIST - LOAN DISBURSEMENT |
| UNDER CONSTRUCTION PROPERTY |
RESALE PROPERTY |
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Latest Bank Statement reflecting payment to Builder
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Copy of the first page of the bank statement (to verify address and account number for Demand Draft of Lender Bank)
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| Latest Demand Note from Builder |
Copy of cancelled cheque (to verify account# and residential status for DD by lender bank) |
| Latest Account Statement of your property from Builder |
Copy of bank statement reflecting payment received from buyer, so far |
| Indemnity Bond or TDS Challan (1%) |
Self-attested Copy of PAN card and Current address proof |
| Builder's KYC e.g., PAN/TAN# if required |
Seller's Current address will be verified by buyer's bank |
| Cost Breakup Letter/sheet from Builder |
Original document verification at bank's Lawyer Office |
| Payment Schedule to Builder (Construction Linked as per RBI guidelines) |
Property inspection (multiple times) to assess the market value of the property |
| Allotment letter from Builder |
Loan closure letter, if any |
| Money Margin Receipt (MMR) aka Payment Receipt from Builder |
Draft Sale Deed (One week before the registration) |
| Tripartite Agreement (Between Bank, Builder and Buyer) to be signed |
Latest Encumbrance Certificate (EC) for the last 15 years or from 1st April 2004 (as applicable) |
| NOC from Builder |
Cheque for the next Six Month's EMI |
| Original Sale and Construction Agreement
Draft Sale Deed (One week before the registration)
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ECS (Electronic Clearing Service) - Online/Auto |
| KYC (PAN, current address proof, and a cancelled cheque) |
The debit of EMI from your Bank account |
| 6 Undated cheques from Salary Account |
TDS Challan as per IT and proof of payment (Bank Statement) |
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Disbursement Form Request
Life/Property Insurance, if any
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6 Undated dated cheque form Salary A/C |
PRO TIP :
- Encumbrance Certificate or EC has a validity of one week only.
- The loan will be disbursed once it is sanctioned and the property is ready for registration.
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Our Pro Tips:
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LOAN DISBURSEMENT & PROPERTY REGISTRATION: Your loan should be disbursed two days before the property registration date. This would result in a smooth registration process with no worries about not receiving the Disbursed Amount on time.
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DOCUMENT VERIFICATION BY BANKS: Ensure that the bank has verified the property title documents of the Current Owner/Seller at least two days before the Day of Property Registration. This will save you from last-minute hassles and ensure that you receive your Loan Disbursement on time.
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PROPERTY REGISTRATION ON THE LAST DAY OF THE MONTH: The majority of banks and financial institutions are under tremendous pressure to meet sales targets. Follow this Pro Tip if you want your property registration to go as smoothly as possible.
