CUSTOMER GUIDELINES

NRI CORNER

Non-residential Indians holding an Indian passport are allowed to buy immoveable property in India.

They are allowed to make payments via banks transfer or other NRI accounts. The Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are recognized under the Foreign Exchange Regulatory Act, 1973. Every bank and housing finance companies follow the RBI guidelines to define NRI - "An Indian citizen who holds a valid documents like Indian passport and who stays abroad for employment or for carrying on business or vocation outside India or stays abroad under circumstances indicating an intention for an uncertain duration of stay abroad is a NRI."

BROADLY CATEGORIZED, NON-RESIDENT INDIANS QUALIFYING FOR NRI HOUSING LOANS ARE:
  • Indian citizens who stay abroad for employment or for carrying on business or vocation outside India or for any other purpose in circumstances indicating an indefinite period of stay abroad.
  • Government servants who are posted abroad on duty with the Indian missions and similar other agencies set up abroad by the Government of India where the officials draw their salaries out of Government resources.
  • Government servants deputed abroad on assignments with foreign Governments or regional/international agencies like the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Health Organization (WHO), Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).
  • Officials of the State Government and Public Sector Undertakings deputed abroad on temporary assignments or posted to their branches or offices abroad.

Documents required for Resident Indians as well as for NRIs for getting Home Loans are different in some respect. Home loans for NRIs are available for construction of new house / flats, purchase of old house / flat addition / alteration to an existing house and repairs / renovation etc. NRIs can avail of loans by mortgaging an existing residential property. However, for availing home loans, NRIs have to fulfill certain conditions according to provisions of the Income Tax Act. They should have stayed in India for a period of 182 days or more within an assessment year or they should have stayed in India for at least a total of one year or more.

The FDI Policy that permits FDI up to 100% from foreign/NRI investor under the automatic route has boosted NRI confidence. Banks have attractive NRI housing schemes to accommodate the housing needs of NRIs. From the stables of HFCs, NRI housing finance plans with suitable repayment options are available.

Last but not the least, NRIs should take due care while selecting their home loan provider companies or HFCs. Considering the geographical distances involved, it is significant that loan seekers associate with a proactive and responsive HFC.

  • The applicant must be 21 years of age
  • Usually the tenure for home loans for an NRI does not exceed 10 years
  • The minimum gross salary p.a. required for a NRI client should be $30,000/- (American Dollars)
  • The applicant must be a graduate with minimum 3 years work experience
  • Certain banks may levy processing fees for the Home loan procedure.
HOME LOAN DOCUMENTS:
  • Valid Passport
  • Valid Visa copy
  • 6 months domestic bank statements
  • 6 months salary slips
  • 6 months active international account
  • Salary certificate
  • Appointment letter/ employment letter
  • Past work experience history

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**Note: Documents may vary from bank to bank.