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You can avail the Canara Bank Home Improvement Loan to purchase household furniture, fans, refrigerator, air conditioners, etc. The processing fee charged is 0.5% of the loan amount and the current interest rate ranges from 9.40% p.a. to 11.45% p.a.
| Home Improvement Loan | RLLR + 2.50% to RLLR + 4.55% | 9.40% p.a. to 11.45% p.a. |
Note: Repo rate lending rate (RLLR) is 6.90% effective 7 December 2021
| Particulars | Charges |
| Processing Charges | 0.50% of the loan amount (min. Rs.1,500 and max. Rs.10,000) |
| Documentation Charges | Rs.100 per lakh (min. Rs.1,000) |
| Inspection Charges | Rs.200 per inspection (max. Rs.600 per year) |
Note: Fees and charges are subject to change as per the bank’s discretion.
All other charges such as outsourcing, CIBIL, CERSAI, insurance premium, LSR (Loan to Security Ratio), valuation, etc., are to be borne by the borrower.
The bank offers home improvement/renovation loans to owners of a house/flat who are salaried or self-employed individuals. Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are also eligible for the Canara Bank Home Improvement Loans. There are certain criteria you need to meet when looking to avail a home improvement loan from Canara Bank. They are:
| Salaried | Should have a minimum monthly net income of 25% of your gross salary or Rs.2,000 post meeting the instalment of the proposed loan. Also, you should be confirmed with a minimum service of 3 years. |
| Non-Salaried/Professionals | Should have a minimum annual income of Rs.50,000 as per Income Tax assessment return/order. Also, you should have been in the profession/business for at least 3 years. |
| Age Criteria | Should be 18 to 55 years of age; however, the bank can relax the upper age limit subject to certain terms and conditions. The entire loan, however, should be repaid before attaining the age of 70. |
To avail the Canara Bank home improvement loan, below is the list of documents required:
The loan amount that can be availed against the home improvement loan is 1-year's gross salary/income, subject to a maximum of Rs.2 lakh; however, the bank can increase the loan quantum to up to Rs.5 lakh on case-to-case basis.
The repayment period is 5 years, which can be increased to 7 years in select cases.
The security required by the bank towards this loan scheme is the hypothecation of assets purchased/created through this loan or the mortgage of house/flat in case availed jointly with the home loan. In case it is availed independently, then the mortgage of the property or another suitable collateral to be provided.
You must provide co-obligation/personal guarantee to avail the loan and it must be acceptable to the bank.
The bank will disburse the amount only after acquiring ready built flat/house or completion of the construction of the house/flat or completion of renovations/repairs, etc., if the loan is availed along with the regular home loan. In case the loan is availed as an independent loan of a home loan, then the loan can be disbursed against proforma invoice, etc.
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