Your home is where you feel a sense of belonging and create memories. It is a dwelling place you share with your loved ones.
But, with time, your abode becomes outdated and less liveable. Its structures weaken, walls leak, and interiors become dull. It does not have enough space for your growing family. So, should you buy a new house? As real estate prices are sky-high, renovating your existing home is sometimes a better and cheaper option.
Read ahead for more details on how to get a renovation home loan.
A home improvement loan is a personal loan that provides money for refurbishing your house. It is also called a home renovation, house repair, or home interior loan.
It covers expenses like re-flooring, tiling, kitchen remodelling, room extension, balcony design, etc. You can also use the loan amount to pay for raw materials, contractors, and interior designers.
There are four simple steps to obtain a home improvement loan easily. They are:
Many lending institutions allow you to apply for a home improvement loan online. You can find the form link on their websites' home pages and product pages.
For example, you can find the 'Apply Loan Online' tab on the top right corner of IIFL Home Loan's website pages. You can also access the form by clicking the 'Apply Now' link from their home improvement loan page.
Enter basic details like name, mobile number, permanent account number (PAN), and city to proceed.
Check the details you entered in the previous step. Then hit the 'Submit' button.
Once you submit the form, a representative from the lending institution will contact you via phone, short message service(SMS), Whatsapp, social media, or e-mail. You also authorize the institution to obtain your credit score from Credit Information Bureau India Limited (CIBIL).
You must furnish the following documents for house repair loans:
Identity and address proof
Aadhar card
PAN
Valid passport
Voter card
Other documents, as specified by National Housing Bank.
Income proof
Pay slips.
Bank statements
Latest tax returns and Form 16
Property details
Copy of property ownership documents and plans approved by local authorities
Construction estimates
Other documents
Passport-size photos
Past 6 months' bank repayment statements for running loans
Appointment letter/Employment contract
A cheque for loan processing fees
The application process for home improvement loans is hassle-free. You get funds swiftly without lengthy paperwork. Under section 24(B) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, you can save taxes up to ₹30,000 on the house repair loan interest payments.
Check out IIFL Home Loans' home improvement loans now! We offer loans of up to ₹50 lakhs for a tenure of up to 25 years. We also approve your loans within 30 minutes at affordable home renovation loan interest rates.
You can apply for a home improvement loan if:
You are a resident Indian, non-resident Indian (NRI), or a person of Indian origin (PIO)
You are between the ages of 18 to 75 years.
You are salaried/self-employed.
You own and self-occupy the house you are refurbishing.
Any close family member between 18 to 75 years old can be your co-applicant. Women get better home renovation loan interest rates. Thus, if you make your wife/mother a joint applicant, you will get a bigger loan at an attractive rate.
You can buy immovable furniture and fixtures with home improvement loans. These loans cannot be used for buying/repairing movable items.
A home improvement loan is the best way to fund house renovations. It protects your savings and increases your bank balance through tax benefits. You also get money quickly with less paperwork and an easy loan application process.
Many lenders have readymade EMI calculators on their websites. Enter your loan amount, tenure, and interest rate. The calculator will show your monthly instalment amount instantly.
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