Bank of Maharashtra(BOM) Loan for Solar Home Lighting

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Bank of Maharashtra Solar Home Lighting Scheme Loan

A Scheme for Solar Home Lighting Systems is operational. The loan provided by Bank of Maharashtra can be used to account to buy new solar lighting systems along with other required accessories for usage in agro-processing units. The idea is to help promote the use of renewable energy practices.

Features of Bank of Maharashtra Loan for Solar Lighting Scheme

The following can be mentioned as the salient features of the bank's loan -

Loan Purpose

Installation of solar lighting system for use in agro-processing unit

Loan Amount

Lesser of 80%-85% of the project cost

Loan Margin

  1. Nil for loan amount of up to Rs.1.60 lakh 
  2. 15% -20% of the price of the equipment for loan amount above Rs.1.60 lakh. 

Repayment Term

3 years to 5 years. No prepayment or settlement allowed within 3 years

Security Collateral

  1. Hypothecation of equipment and accessories for loan amount of up to Rs.1.60 lakh 
  2. Third-party mortgage of loan along with hypothecation of equipment and accessories for loan amount above Rs.1.60 lakh 

Rate of Interest 

  1. For loan amount of up to Rs.10 lakh: 1 year MCLR + BSS@0.50% + 2.00% 
  2. For loan amount above Rs.10 lakh: 1 year MCLR + BSS@0.50% + 3.00% 

Requirement for Paper 

  1. Loan application 
  2. 8A, 6D, and 7 ½ extracts, applicant’s boundaries 
  3. No dues certificate 
  4. Legal search conducted by advocate recommended by bank panel for loan amount above Rs.1.6 lakh for land supposed to be mortgage 
  5. Quotations copies 

For loan amount above Rs.1.60 lakh 

  1. Guarantor form 
  2. 8A, 7 ½, and PAC extracts 

Component 

  1. Model I One White Lumaniare 
  2. Model II Two White Lumaniare 
  3. Model III Three White Lumaniare and one DC Fan of wattage up to 10W 
  4. Model IV Four White LED 

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Eligibility Criteria for Bank of Maharashtra Solar Home Lighting Scheme Loan 

Following entities can avail the BoM Solar Home Lighting Scheme Loan: 

  1. Agri entrepreneurs 
  2. Small and marginal farmers 
  3. Share Croppers and tenant farmers 

How to Apply for a Bank of Maharashtra Solar Home Lighting Scheme Loan 

Given below are the steps to apply for a Bank of Maharashtra Solar Home Lighting Scheme Loan: 

  1. Click on the link https://bankofmaharashtra.in/loan-against-property.  
  2. Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button. 
  3. Enter your details and click on ‘Register Now’. 
  4. A representative of the bank will get in touch with you and will help you with the application process. 

Calculating EMIs on Bank of Maharashtra Solar Home Lighting Scheme Loan 

Knowing an EMI amount that will help in clearing out a loan within a set period always helps in managing finances. Since this loan cannot be closed before three years are over, one should ideally plan an EMI amount that preferably ends the loan as early as possible, i.e. at the end of the 3rd year of the loan. BankBazaar offers EMI calculators, wherein loan amount, loan tenure and interest rates need to be filled in, to generate the EMI amount for repayment. 

Based on the capacity to pay off the loan EMI, one can choose the tenure that is most appealing. BankBazaar will give you a breakup of the loan, amortization, repayment details, interest and principal components. 

FAQs on Bank of Maharashtra Solar Lighting Scheme Loan

  • Who can avail Bank of Maharashtra Solar Home Lighting Scheme Loan?

    All customers of the bank with sufficient income proof to ensure repayment capacity, excepting limited companies and/or corporates.

  • What is the maximum loan limit?

    The maximum loan amount offered 80% -85% of the benchmark or actual cost of unit, whichever is lesser.

  • What is the interest rate for Solar Home Lighting Scheme Loan?

    Bank of Maharashtra Solar Home Lighting Scheme Loan interest rate is fixed ranges between 11.1% p.a. and 12.1% p.a.

  • What is the repayment period offered?

    The repayment term for the loan is 36 months to 60 months.

  • What type of loan is Bank of Maharashtra Solar Home Lighting Scheme Loan?

    Bank of Maharashtra Solar Home Lighting Scheme Loan is a Term Loan

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