Lenders, today, create products that cater to the specific needs of customers. This includes tailored home loan solutions for self-employed individuals. Here are some more details regarding home loans for self-employed borrowers.
Provided below is the list of home loan documents, self-employed individuals may be asked to furnish when applying for a home loan:
Identity Proof: Passport/voter ID/Aadhaar card.
Address Proof: Passport/voter ID/Aadhaar card.
Income Proof: ITR/PAN card/TAN card/bank account statements
Certified financials: P&L statements and balance sheets
Follow these easy steps to apply for a home loan for self-employed:
Step 1: Visit the lender's official website and open the application form
Step 2: Enter your personal and professional information
Step 3: Submit the application for verification
Once verified, a loan executive will reach out to you for further proceedings.
Self-employed individuals are eligible to apply for home loans. You will be required to meet certain home loan eligibility criteria as determined by the lender to be eligible for such a loan. This includes your annual income, business vintage, ITR, etc.
Yes, you can get tax benefits for home loan repayments as a self-employed individual, under Sections 80C, 80EE, and 24B of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Self-employed people can co-apply for a home loan with people who are salaried. However, both you and your co-applicant(s) must satisfy the eligibility criteria set by the lender.
The key factors that are taken into consideration include:
Repayment capacity and income
Credit score
Age
Educational qualification(s)
Overall financial status
Ability to generate profits through the venture(s)
Business vintage
If you are a self-employed individual, you can pay off your home loans over tenures ranging up to 40 years. However, the actual tenure offered will depend on your eligibility.