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Who Can Apply

Loan Eligibility

All three borrower categories can apply for home loans and property loans. Find out what applies to you.

Category 1

👔 Salaried Employees

Government and private sector employees with a regular monthly salary. This category typically gets the best interest rates and highest LTV ratios from banks.

Basic Eligibility

  • Age: 21–70 years (at loan maturity)
  • Minimum 6 months in current organisation
  • Total work experience: 2+ years
  • Minimum monthly income: ₹25,000+
  • CIBIL score: 700 minimum (750+ for best rates)
  • FOIR (loan EMIs as % of income): max 40–50%

Documents Needed

Identity & AddressAadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID
Income ProofLast 3 months salary slips, Form 16 (2 years)
Bank StatementsLast 6 months (salary account)
Employment ProofAppointment letter, employer ID
ITRLast 2 years income tax returns
Property DocsSale agreement, title deed, approved plan, EC

LTV Ratios (RBI Guidelines)

Up to ₹30 LakhsUp to 90% LTV
₹30L – ₹75 LakhsUp to 80% LTV
Above ₹75 LakhsUp to 75% LTV

Example: For a ₹50L home, a salaried borrower can get up to ₹40L loan (80% LTV). Down payment required: ₹10L.

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Category 2

🏪 Self-Employed / Business Owners

Both small informal businesses and large formal businesses can get loans. The lender we approach depends on whether you have ITR and GST filed.

Small Business

Without ITR / Without GST

Micro and small business owners who earn below the ITR threshold or aren't required to register for GST (turnover below ₹20–40L). Banks often reject these profiles outright — but NBFCs and Housing Finance Companies evaluate them differently.

How We Get You Approved

  • Income assessed via 12–24 months bank statements
  • Business proof: trade license, Udyam registration, lease agreement
  • Business vintage required: 2–3 years minimum
  • NBFC lenders used (ICICI HFC, PNB HFL, Bajaj Finserv, etc.)
  • Home Loan LTV: 50%–70% of property value
  • Business loan amounts: ₹1L–₹50L
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Large / Formal Business

With ITR + GST

Established traders, professionals (doctors, CAs, architects), proprietorships, partnerships, and private limited companies who file ITR and GST returns regularly. This profile qualifies for the best rates and highest loan amounts.

Documents Required

  • 2–3 years ITR with computation sheets
  • CA-certified P&L and balance sheet (2–3 years)
  • 12 months GSTR-3B returns
  • 6–12 months business bank statements
  • Business registration + GST certificate
  • PAN, Aadhaar, address proof
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Category 3

✈️ NRI (Non-Resident Indians)

Kerala has one of India's highest NRI populations — particularly Gulf workers in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain. We have extensive experience facilitating NRI home loans with full local support including Power of Attorney assistance.

Eligibility: NRIs can apply on the basis of both salary income and business/self-employment income from abroad. Repayment must be through an NRE or NRO account in India.

NRI-Specific Conditions

  • Must have stayed abroad for at least 6 months–1 year (bank-specific)
  • Minimum 3 years total work experience (6 months+ abroad)
  • Age: 23–60 years (at loan maturity: up to 70)
  • Loan repayment only via NRE or NRO account in India
  • Loan amount in INR only (no foreign currency loans)
  • Property must be in India (cannot be agricultural land/farmhouse)
  • Power of Attorney required — we help you set this up
  • Tax benefits: Section 80C + Section 24(b) available

NRI Documents Required

Salaried NRI

Salary slips (3–6 months), employment contract, appointment letter, overseas bank statements (6–12 months)

Self-Employed NRI

3 years overseas ITR (if filed), business balance sheet, overseas bank statements (6 years current account), business registration

Common for Both

Passport, visa, NRE/NRO account statements, PAN card, Aadhaar (if available), PoA document

🏦 Kerala NRI Specialists

Federal Bank, South Indian Bank, and Dhanlaxmi Bank are Kerala-headquartered with dedicated NRI loan desks. We have strong relationships with all three, as well as SBI, HDFC, and ICICI for NRI loans.

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Quick Eligibility Summary

CategoryHome LoanLAPBusiness LoanTakeover
Salaried✅ Yes✅ Yes❌ No✅ Yes
Self-Employed (No ITR)✅ Via NBFC✅ Yes✅ NBFC/Mudra✅ Yes
Self-Employed (ITR+GST)✅ All banks✅ Yes✅ All banks✅ Yes
NRI (Salaried abroad)✅ Yes✅ Yes❌ No✅ Yes
NRI (Business abroad)✅ Yes✅ Yes❌ No✅ Yes

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