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Home Loan Balance Transfer

A home loan balance transfer occurs when customers move their existing principal balance to some other bank for a lower interest rate or for an additional Top Up loan amount. A home loan balance transfer is beneficial for people who have taken out a loan, but it is surprising that only a few people know about it.Read More

Home loan balance transfers lower your interest rates, allowing you to save money on interest payments. If you are looking for a home loan balance transfer, you could consider transferring your loan to IDFC FIRST Bank. With many lucrative offers and a lower rate of home loan interest, IDFC FIRST Bank has everything you need.Read Less

Benefits and features of a home loan balance transfer

A balance transfer for a reduced interest rate is known as a home loan balance transfer. Because of the disparity in interest rates offered on house loans, many people look for ways to achieve a cheaper rate and cut their monthly EMI. One of the most effective options is a balance transfer.
The following are some of the most common reasons people alter their loans:

Eligibility criteria for home loan balance transfer

Who Can Apply?

For self-employed individuals:

  • Must be an Indian resident
  • Should be between 23-70 years of age
  • Must have minimum 4 years of business continuity
  • Must earn minimum ₹1.5 lakh per annum
  • Tenure duration: 12 months to 300 months

For salaried individuals:

  • Must be a resident or non-resident India
  • Should be between 21-60 years of age
  • Must have minimum 3 years of work experience
  • Must earn minimum ₹1 lakh per annum
  • Tenure duration: 12 months to 360 months

Documentation

Some documents that you will require as you apply for the transfer are:

PAN Card

Photo identity proof

  • Valid Passport with expiry date, photograph, and signature
  • Voter’s Identity card issued by the Election Commission of India
  • Driving license issued by regional transport authority
  • AADHAAR card issued by UIDAI
  • Job card issued by NREGA duly signed by an officer of the State Government
  • National Population Register containing details of name and address

Address proof

  • Valid Passport with expiry date, photograph, and signature
  • Voter's Identity card issued by the Election Commission of India
  • Driving license issued by regional transport authority
  • AADHAAR card issued by UIDAI
  • Job Card issued by NREGA duly signed by an officer of the State Government
  • National Population Register containing details of name and address

Self-attested copies of income proof

  • For salaried individuals: Last three months’ salary slip/salary certificate, latest year’s ITR with income computation/Form 16, last six month’s bank statement reflecting salary credits, repayment track/bank statements proof of track with loan sanction letter/amortization schedule.
  • For self-employed individuals: Income tax return with income computation, Balance sheets and P&L accounts with schedules, GST return for the number of months not covered in the latest financial year, credit card statement for 6 months, copy of Contract Order and Form 16 A (applicable only if income is from contracts), bank statements for the last 6 months, account of the individual borrower and co-borrowers, and repayment track/bank statements proof of track with loan sanction letter/amortization schedule.

Besides the basic documents mentioned above, you may also need to produce:

  • A letter from the present lender detailing the list of property documents in their possession
  • On the letterhead of your current bank, send a copy of your most recent outstanding balance letter
  • A photocopy of the title deeds (including Own Contribution Proof)

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Steps to apply for a home loan transfer

What is the maximum funding and the loan payment term?

When you are making a home loan transfer to another bank, you may wish to know the maximum funding for a home loan transfer process to another bank. The maximum funding, if you have taken a loan amount of up to ₹30 lakhs, is 90% of the market value of the property. It continues decreasing as the loan amount increases. For home loan transfer amount of ₹30 to ₹75 lakhs, you can get 80% of the market value of the property and for more than ₹75 lakhs, you can get 75% of the market value of the property for loan up to ₹5 crore.

After your home loan takeover, for a regular repayment method as per the Adjustable Rate Home Loan, the maximum loan repayment length is up to 30 years for salaried and 25 years for Self Employed.

 

Fees and charges

The fees and charges you will incur fall into the following three categories:

1. Processing fees and charges

The processing fees will amount to up to 3% of the amount borrowed, plus relevant taxes, whichever one is higher.

2. Part payment charges

• Nil

3. Foreclosure charges

• Nil 

Available repayment options

There are a few repayment options that you can choose from:

1. Regular repayment option

This option allows you to pay back your loan over a longer time, but not exceeding 30 years for salaried and 25 years for Self Employed. It translates to greater loan amount eligibility and lower EMIs.

2. EMI at construction stage

When you buy an under-construction property, you must pay the interest on the amount owed taken until the loan is fully disbursed, after which you must pay EMIs. If you want to repay the principal right away, you can choose to divide the loan and pay EMIs on the total amount disbursed.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are the applicable interest rates on a balance transfer loan higher than a home loan?

No, the interest rates on a home loan balance transfer are the same as a home loan. 

Do I get tax benefits on a balance transfer loan?

Section 24b of the Income Tax Act provides tax benefits for house loan transfers, but only if a top-up loan is taken out. A borrower can claim a total interest deduction of ₹30,000 per financial year on the interest owed on the top-up loan.

Am I eligible to avail a FASTTRACK Balance transfer?

Yes, if you have served more than 12 months for your existing home loan you may be eligible for FASTTRACK Balance Transfer with IDFC FIRST Bank.

Can I get Top Up loan at same rate of Balance transfer?

Yes, Top Up at same ROI will be subject to max capping of 100% of the Balance transfer loan amount. However, this is a limited period offer and subject to change.

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