What is the maximum duration for which the Government will continue to bear its share of the interest on my housing loan?
The Government's share of interest will continue until you attain superannuation or for a maximum duration of 20 years of the total repayment period, whichever occurs earlier, by considering the instalments already paid by the Government. <br>
If I had shifted my housing loan to another bank after the earlier scheme was closed, can I still apply for benefits under this new scheme?
Yes, you are eligible to apply provided that you now transfer your loan account to any of the banks that have been empanelled specifically for the purpose of this scheme. <br>
What happens if I fail to pay my share of the Equated Monthly Instalment for two consecutive months under this housing loan scheme?
If you delay contributing your share for a maximum default duration of two months, you will become ineligible to avail any further benefits under this scheme, and the Government will not bear any additional liability. <br>
How much of the interest charged by the bank will I need to bear personally, and what portion will the Government contribute towards my loan?
You will bear 2% of the interest plus the principal component charged by the empanelled bank, while the Government will bear the remainder of the interest, subject to a maximum of 5% throughout the scheme duration. <br>
If the bank's interest rate increases above a certain level, will the Government still cover the entire remaining interest beyond my 2% share?
No, the Government's contribution is restricted to a maximum of 5% throughout the scheme duration, so if the interest rate increases beyond 7%, you will have to bear the additional interest beyond the Government's 5% share. <br>
Can I apply for this housing loan scheme if I had already foreclosed my earlier loan when the previous scheme was withdrawn?
No, employees who have foreclosed their earlier loan upon withdrawal of the earlier scheme are not eligible for any benefits under this scheme. <br>
What is the maximum loan amount that can be taken over under this scheme from the empanelled bank?
The maximum loan amount is restricted to the tune of amount outstanding as on the date of application after repayment of instalments from May 2020. <br>
If I had obtained a top-up or additional loan over and above the original House Building Advance amount, will the Government bear interest on the entire loan?
No, the Government's share of interest will be restricted only to the extent of the House Building Advance loan amount that is outstanding as on the date of your application, and you will bear the liability of the additional loan amount. <br>
What documents am I required to submit along with my application form when applying through my Head of Department for this loan takeover?
You must submit a copy of the sanction order of House Building Advance, loan account statement from your bank, and a letter from the empanelled bank to which the loan is being applied along with repayment period and Equated Monthly Instalment details. <br>
If I had availed benefits under the One Time House Building Advance Settlement Scheme earlier, how will that affect my repayment under this new scheme?
The amount you received under the One Time Settlement Scheme will be adjusted in the initial instalments itself, and until this amount is exhausted, you will have to bear the full burden of instalments without any Government contribution. <br>
What will happen to my outstanding housing loan if I cease to be in government service due to reasons other than normal retirement or superannuation?
If you cease to be in service for any reason other than normal retirement or superannuation, or if you die before full repayment, the entire outstanding amount will become payable forthwith by you or your successor. <br>
Am I eligible to apply under this scheme if my loan case was sanctioned but I was waiting for the disbursal of advance as on 15th May, 2020?
Yes, all 45 employees whose cases were sanctioned but were awaiting drawal of advance as on 15th May, 2020 are eligible to apply under this scheme. <br>
Who will bear the costs of documentation, valuation, and other compliance requirements that the empanelled bank may demand for processing my loan takeover application?
You will be responsible for carrying out all required documentation and valuation needed for compliance from the bank's side, and the Government will not bear any costs for the same. <br>
What should I do with the deed of mortgage or collateral security that I had earlier executed in favour of the Government when applying for this scheme?
The deed of mortgage or any other collateral security executed in favour of the Government earlier must be transferred in favour of the empanelled bank with an undertaking that you willingly desire to transfer the same. <br>