
Can NRI apply for Home Loan in India
Non-Residents Indians (NRI) can apply for a home loan in India that are provided by various banks and financial institutions. NRI home loans come at a lowest interest rate starting at just 7.75% p.a. You can avail a wide range of housing needs which includes purchase of flat/house/plot, construction and towards costs of renovating/repair of an existing home.
NRI Home Loan Eligibility
Age 18 to 70 years
Type of Employment Salaried or Self-employed
Nationality NRIs
NRI Home Loan Eligibility Calculator
Your home loan eligibility depends on various factors such as monthly income, current age, credit history, fixed monthly financial obligations, credit score..etc.
However, the NRI home loan eligibility calculator helps you figure out how much loan you can get from lending institutions based on the above-mentioned parameters.
The online tool is easy to use and hassle-free. All you need to do is enter the details as required. With just one click you will get to know how much loan you are eligible for.
Tax Benefits of NRI Home Loans
Under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961, Non-Resident Indians are eligible for tax benefits on home loans if they file income tax returns in India. This tax deduction is for the interest component of the home loan and the principal component.
In case if your home for which you have taken the home loan for is lying vacant in India, you can avail the following tax benefits on your home loan:
Interest component: Deduction of up to Rs.2 lakh on the interest amount repayments
Principal component: Deduction of up to Rs.1.5 lakh on the principal amount repayments