Wednesday 15 January 2014

How NRIs should take a home loan from ICICI Bank



Many banks in India provide loans to Non-Residential Indians. However, the eligibility criteria are stringent, so it's necessary that any NRI applicant should be able to fulfill all the criteria mentioned in the loan form.


Eligibility criteria: Often, these include the age of the applicant being a minimum of 21 years and a maximum of 60 years for salaried professionals and for self-employed professionals, the maximum age is 65 years at the time of the loan maturing. Besides, salaried applicants should have lived abroad for a minimum of one year before applying for a loan, while self-employed applicants should have lived abroad for about three years.

How you should take an NRI Home Loan: When you approach the bank for a loan, it's not always that you know just what you want. You need guidance, so ensure that your bank gives you the time and guidance to make the right choice. 

Now, you can also apply for an NRI home loanIndia, even though you live outside India. However, you should be aware of the loan procedures in India. The procedures for residents and non-residents of India may be similar, yet you need to know what you're investing in.

Documentation required: The documentation required for an NRI home loan India is simple. All you need to submit are your valid passport and visa copies, cheque or draft in INR, Power of Attorney document signed by all applicants, one passport size photo of all applicants, with signature across, . You also need to submit an authority letter signed by all applicants, company details, copy of your residential address to be verified with a driving license copy, copy of PAN card and self-attested address proof of all applicants.

Rate of interest: The interest on NRE account for anyone taking a home loan is as follows: 

Up to Rs. 25 lakhs: 10.50%
From Rs. 25-Rs. 75 lakhs: 10.75%
Rs. 75 lakhs and above: 11.25%

All these facilities for NRIs wanting to buy a new or old house or flat, or make an addition to a flat, or alter an existing house, renovate or repair it are available with ICICI Bank.