Corporation Bank Home Loan

At least 18 years old

Less than 65 years old

Salaried or self-employed
with regular income

Earn more than the minimum
income required

Earn more than the minimum
income required

Loan capped @ 75% to 90 % of property value

EMIs of other loans lower
your eligibility

Make your spouse a co-applicant,
and her income will add
to your eligibility

Choose longer tenure loan up to 30 years

Alternatively add your parents

Corporation Bank Home Loan

Owning a home or a piece of land is something we all dream and work hard towards. In times where real estate price is always heading north, relying upon one of the most trusted ways of funding such as home loan is a wise move to make. A home loan offers funding for a variety of housing needs where a large portion of the monetary requirement is fulfilled by the bank/institution. You can repay the loan in monthly installments over a term chosen by you.

With a footprint across India, Corporation bank needs no introduction. This state owned bank offers a plethora of retail loans which includes housing loans at affordable rates and pleasing benefits. The bank offers loans for the following housing requirements for resident Indians as well as NRIs.

• For purchasing a house or a flat (under construction flat also funded).
• Construction of a house or a flat
• For purchasing a plot and construction of house
• Taking over existing loan (balance transfer) from other banks or institutions
• Renovation/repair/extension of an existing house
• Purchase and installation of Solar PVs (rooftop)

Feature & Benefits of Corporation Bank Home Loan

High Quantum of Loan:

With a loan from Corporation bank, you can look forward to getting maximum funding. The maximum loan amount is determined on the basis of the location of the property. The points below provide details of the maximum loan amount offered in various centers.

1. Metro centers: The maximum loan quantum offered is Rs.5 crores. For site loans, Rs.1 crore is the upper limit.
2. Port town and urban centers: The maximum loan quantum offered is Rs.1 crore. For site loans, Rs.50 lakhs is the upper limit.
3. Semi urban centers: Rs.50 lakhs is the upper limit for regular housing loan and Rs.25 lakhs is the cap for site loans.
4. Rural centers: Rs.25 lakhs is the upper limit for regular housing loan and Rs.10 lakhs is the cap for site loans.

Low margin for borrowers:

The most common concern of home loan borrowers is their share in the project costs since banks do not fund 100%. With Corp bank, the margin is minimal. For loan amount of up to Rs.30 lakhs, the margin is 10%, from Rs.30 to 75 lakhs, its 20% and for loans above Rs.75 lakhs, it's capped at 25%.

Security requirement:

The first level of collateral comes in the form of mortgage where the property purchased is pledged to the bank until full repayment of the loan. The age of the property in question should not exceed 30 years. If a third-party guarantee is not available, the spouse of the applicant should sign in as co-applicant. If the primary applicant is unmarried, immediate relatives such as parents and siblings can sign up as a guarantor.

No prepayment charges:

At any time during the repayment term, you can consider paying off the loan without incurring penalty since Corporation bank does not charge a fee for early repayment of the loan. Another area where you can save money compared to loan offers from other banks.

Repayment period:

The bank offers up to 30 years to repay the loan amount along with applicable interest charges in EMIs. The borrower is free to choose a term as per their convenience. The term offered also includes a moratorium period of up to 18 months. The repayment tenure chosen should not exceed the retirement age for for salaried borrowers and 70 years for others.

Loan disbursement:

Once approved, the loan will be remitted directly to the builder or seller by the bank. The remittance will also include the margin. For construction loans, the loan will be released during various phases of construction as and when there is a requirement.

Corporation Bank Home Loan Interest Rate:

The rate of interest charged by Corporation bank on home loans is determined on factors such as loan amount, type of interest calculation (fixed or floating) and the benchmark rates. As mandated by the RBI, it follows the MCLR (Marginal Cost Based Lending Rate) system for arriving at the base rate. The MCLR as on October 1, 2016 is as follows:

The table below will offer further insights into the interest rates offered.

Floating rate system:

Fixed rate system:

The Rates For Related Loans Are:

Corp Ghar Shobha (repairs and renovation): 10.00% (MCLR + 0.5%)

Corp Ghar Sansar (top-up on existing loan): 10.00% (MCLR + 0.5%)

Corp Surya Rashmi (for solar PV sets): 9.60% (MCLR + 0.1%)

These rates are subject to periodic revision. Make sure to check with the nearest branch of Corporation bank for latest rates.

Eligibility Criteria for Corporation Bank Home Loans:

• Resident individuals between the age group of 18-65 years with an established source of income. NRI (Non Resident Indian) and PIO (Person of Indian Origin) are also eligible to apply.
• Primary applicant should be accompanied by spouse or immediate relative as a co-applicant to add weightage to the repayment capacity of the former.
• If the property is jointly owned by relatives, all the co-owners should sign up as co-applicants, regardless of their age.

Corporation Bank Home Loan FAQ

1. My home loan application from Corp bank has been approved. Is property insurance mandatory?

   Yes, insuring the property is mandatory as per the contract. The premium of such an insurance policy must be borne by the borrower. Depending on the location of the property and availability, you may be offered an insurance by the bank through third party insurers.

2. Is this an all-inclusive home loan? Are additional costs such as registration and other charges covered in the loan?

   If the price of the house/flat/plot is more than Rs.10 lacs, only the purchase price is covered under the loan. Otherwise, registration charges, documentation charges & stamp duty will be a part of the loan amount.

3. Is there a flexible EMI feature available with Corp bank home loans?

   The bank does offer flexibility in repayment such as progressive and step up. This facility is only available to the salaried class of borrowers.