Purchasing one’s own house can be a cherished dream for many. You may need sufficient funds at your disposal to turn this dream into reality. However, you may also choose to apply for a Home Loan with a reputed lender. A pre-qualified Home Loan offer can prove useful at such times, facilitating a quicker process.
What is a Pre-Qualified Home Loan?
A pre-qualified Home Loan is an in-principle approval for a Home Loan provided on the basis of your income, credit profile, and financial profile. They can be obtained before property selection and extend favourable benefits such as low interest rates, easy documentation and swift loan processing.
What is the Process of Availing of a Pre-Qualified Home Loan Offer?
You can secure a pre-qualified housing loan offer in the following manner
- You may put in a written application to the lender. Some lenders also allow you to make an online application offering instant e-approval facilities. Along with the application, you have to submit documents regarding your income, residence, employment status, and more.
- Lenders require these documents to examine the credit profile and repayment potential of the applicant. They will assess your Home Loan eligibility based on numerous factors such as your income, obligations, repayment capacity, and credit score.
- Once the verification process is finished, the lender will issue an in-principle sanction letter with the offered loan amount and the applicable interest rate. This letter is valid for a specific duration, beyond which, the interest rates and/or the loan amount could change.
- Generally, lenders levy a fee for extending pre-qualified Home Loans. This fee is non-refundable and can be adjusted if you utilise the loan within the stipulated timeframe.
- To avail of the loan, you need to choose a property before the expiry date of the sanction letter.
- Upon selection of the house that you wish to purchase, you must furnish certain property-related documents so that the lender can carry out a thorough verification of the house as per location, construction quality, amenities and more. The loan will be disbursed after completion of the property assessment.
Additional Read: How to Pay Off Your Home Loan Quicker
Benefits of a Pre-Qualified Home Loan
Receiving prior approvals for a Home Loan can offer borrowers several advantages such as:
Quick Disbursal Process
Your income documents are usually evaluated during the pre-approval stage. Later, lenders will verify the property documents before loan disbursal. As credit appraisals are conducted in advance, the turnaround time on the overall loan process – from loan approval to disbursal – is short.
Easy Property Search
A pre-qualified loan gives you a clear picture of the available finances, which makes it easier to search for a property in a particular price range.
Better Negotiation Power
You can possess better bargaining power with the developer or property seller if you hold a pre-qualified loan offer in your hand. They may offer deals and discounts if they are assured of your willingness to make prompt payments.
Additional Read: How to Check Your Bajaj Housing Finance Home Loan Status
Documents Required for a Pre-Qualified Home Loan
The documents required for a pre-qualified Home Loan include:
- Proof of identity
- PAN Card or Form 60 (mandatory)
- Residence proof
- Employer-issued identity card
- Bank account statements for the last six months
- Loan account statements of the previous year (for individuals servicing other loans)
- Salary slips for the past three months
- Income tax returns or Form 16 of the last two years
Note: Depending on your lender’s documentation requirements and eligibility criteria, you may need to present additional documents.
Key Features of a Pre-Qualified Home Loan
Some of the key features of a pre-qualified Home Loan are:
- A pre-qualified loan does not amount to a Home Loan sanction from the lender. It is only an eligibility check and the lender retains the right to approve the Home Loan after shortlisting of property.
- These loans entail low interest rates but other associated charges may be attached such as processing fees, pre-payment and foreclosure charges, legal charges and so on; which need to be factored into the loan costs.
- The validity of a pre-qualified Home Loan is given in the offer document and is decided at the lender’s discretion.
Additional Read: Different Types of Home Loan Charges
Things to Consider When Applying for a Pre-Qualified Home Loan
Here are a few important considerations when you apply for a pre-qualified Home Loan:
Rejection of Loan Application
Lenders reserve the right to reject loan applications even if you are eligible for a pre-qualified offer. This may happen due to various reasons such as a low credit score, unsatisfactory credit history, and low income among others, that can result in the rejection of your loan request.
Loan for Authorised Properties Only
Your pre-qualified loan offer may be denied if the house you wish to buy is not authorised by the lender. A loan is sanctioned only if the concerned property meets the lender’s qualifying standards.
Specific Validity
Pre-qualified loans are valid for a limited period. If you do not avail of the Home Loan or select a property by then, you will have to apply for it again once it expires.
Additional Read: How to Get a Better Interest Rate on Your Home Loan
To Conclude
It is advisable to apply for a pre-qualified Home Loan only when you are sure of purchasing a house. You can do your due diligence and scout around for offers extended by different lenders to make an informed choice. Avoid applying for a pre-qualified loan with multiple lenders around the same time since several credit enquiries may harm your credit score.
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