The Most Important Terms and Conditions (MITC) of the loan between the Borrower/s - and Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited, a Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 and having its registered office at Ramon House, H T Parekh Marg, 169, Backbay Reclamation, Churchgate, Mumbai 400 020, hereinafter called "HDFC" are agreed upon and mentioned as under:
1. Loan Sanctioned Amount :
Sanctioned Amount :
2. Interest
(i) Type :
(ii) Interest chargeable :
(iii) Moratorium or subsidy :
(iv) Date of reset of interest :
(v) Modes of communication of changes in Interest rate : HDFC informs of such change in Retail Prime Lending Rate (RPLR) through a 'press release' in major leading news papers across India and on its website www.hdfc.com.
3. Installment Types : Monthly
4. Repayment of the Loan [ * ]
(a) The amount of EMI :
(b) Total number of installments where the loan is repayable in equated monthly installments :
*Subject to variation in terms of the loan agreement executed/ to be executed between the Borrower/s and HDFC. HDFC shall endeavor to keep its Borrowers informed of any change in interest rates through its official
website (www.hdfc.com), annual statement of accounts, display in its offices and general announcements from
time to time. If such change is to the disadvantage of the customer, he/she may within 60 days and without notice close his / her account or switch it without having to pay any extra charges or interest.
5. Loan Tenure :
6. Purpose of Loan (the purpose for which the loan is sanctioned) :
7. Security/Collateral for the Loan [ * ]
Security of the loan would generally be security interest on the property being financed and/or any other collateral/ interim security as may be required by HDFC.
(a) Property description :
(b) Guarantee: Names of the Guarantor/s (if any) :
(c) Other Security interest (if any) :
8. Fees and Other Charges
A. Fees and other charges as applicable on application/ during the term of loan/ conversion charges for switching from floating to fixed interest and vice-versa/ and penalty for delayed payments, are as under:
| Sr.No | Name of the Product/Service | Name of Fee/Charge levied | When Payable | Frequency | Amount in Rupees |
| 1A | Fees for Housing Loan/ Extension/Improvement of Housing Loan /Refinanceof Housing Loan/Plot Loans for Housing(Salaried, Self Employed Professionals) | Processing Fees | At Application | Once | Upto 0.50% of the loan amount or Rs. 3000/- whichever is higher + taxes and statutory levies and charges, as may be applicable from time to time. Minimum Retention Amount: Rs. 3000/- |
| 1B | Fees for Non Housing Loan/Extension/ Improvement of Non-Housing Loan/ Refinance of Non-Housing Loan/Plot Loans for Non- Housing (Salaried,Self Employed Professionals) | Processing Fees | At Application | Once | Upto 0.50% of the loan amount or Rs. 4500/- whichever is higher + taxes and statutory levies and charges, as may be applicable from time to time. Minimum Retention Amount: Rs. 4500/- |
| 2 | Fees for Housing/Extension/Improvement/ Refinance/Plot Loans for Self Employed Non Professionals. | Processing Fees | At Application | Once | Upto 1.50% of the Loan amount or Rs. 4500/- whichever is higher + taxes and statutory levies and charges, as may be applicable from time to time. Minimum Retention Amount: Rs. 4500/- |
| 3A | Fees for Top-Up Loan (Salaried,Self Employed Professionals) | Processing Fees | At Application | Once | Upto 0.50% of the Loan amount or Rs. 3000/- whichever is higher + taxes and statutory levies and charges, as may be applicable from time to time. Minimum Retention Amount: Rs. 3000/- |
| 3B | Fees for Top-Up Loan (Self Employed Non Professionals) | Processing Fees | At Application | Once | Upto 1.50% of the Loan amount or Rs. 4500/- whichever is higher + taxes and statutory levies and charges, as may be applicable from time to time. Minimum Retention Amount: Rs. 4500/- |
| 4 | Fees for Equity/Non Residential Premises Loans. | Processing Fees | At Application | Once | Upto 1.50% of the Loan amount or Rs. 4500/- whichever is higher + taxes and statutory levies and charges, as may be applicable from time to time. Minimum Retention Amount: Rs. 4500/- |
| 5 | Fees for NRI Loans | Processing Fees | At Application | Once | Upto 1.25% of the Loan amount or Rs. 3000/- whichever is higher + taxes and statutory levies and charges, as may be applicable from time to time. Minimum Retention Amount: Rs. 3000/- |
| 6 | Fees for Value Plus Loans | Processing Fees | At Application | Once | Upto 1.50% of the Loan amount or Rs. 3000/- whichever is higher + taxes and statutory levies and charges, as may be applicable from time to time. |
| 7 | Fees for Loans under HDFC Reach Scheme | Processing Fees | At Application | Once | Upto 1.50% of the loan amount + taxes and statutory levies and charges, as may be applicable from time to time. |
| 8 | Delay Payment Charges | Additional Interest | On Accrual | Monthly | A maximum of 18% P.A on the defaulted sum. |
| 9 | Expenses to cover costs | Incidental Charges | On incurring expenses | Incidental charges and expenses are levied to cover the cost, charges, expense and other monies as per actuals applicable to a case. | |
| 10 | Statutory Charges | CERSAI | On Disbursem*nt/ Change of security | Once | As per charges levied by CERSAI. |
| 11 | Statutory Charges | Stamp Duty/ MOD/MOE | On Fixing of Disbursem*nt | Once | As applicable in the respective state, |
| 12 | Switch to Lower Rate in Variable rate Loans (Housing/Extension/Improvement) | Conversion Fees | On Conversion | On every Spread change | Upto 0.50% of the Principal Outstanding and undisbursed amount (if any) at the time of Conversion or a cap Rs. 50000 plus taxes whichever is lower. |
| 13 | Switching to Variable Rate Loan from Fixed Rate Loan (Housing/Extension/ Improvement) | Conversion Fees | On Conversion | Once | Upto 0.50% of the Principal Outstanding and undisbursed amount (if any) at the time of Conversion or a cap Rs. 50000 plus taxes whichever is lower. |
| 14 | Switch from Trufixed fixed rate to Variable rate | Conversion Fees | On Conversion | Once | 1.75% of the Principal Outstanding and undisbursed amount (if any) plus taxes at the time of Conversion. |
| 15 | Switch to Lower Rate (Non–Housing Loans) | Conversion Fees | On Conversion | On every Spread change | Half of the spread difference on the principal outstanding and undisbursed amount (if any) plus taxes, with a minimum fee of 0.5% and Max. 1.50%. |
| 16 | Switch to Lower Rate (Plot Loans) | Conversion Fees | On Conversion | On every Spread change | 0.5% of principal outstanding and undisbursed amount (if any) plus taxes at the time of Conversion. |
| 17 | Cheque/ECS Dishonour Charge | Miscellaneous Receipts | On Cheque Dishonour | Depends on no. of Dishonour | Rs. 200/- Per Dishonour. |
| 18 | Photo Copy of Documents | Miscellaneous Receipts | Event | On every request | Upto Rs. 500 plus taxes. |
| 19 | Fees on account of External Opinion | Miscellaneous Receipts | On incurring expenses | As per actuals. | |
| 20 | List of documents | Miscellaneous Receipts | Event | On every request | Upto Rs. 500 plus taxes. |
| 21 | PDC swap | Miscellaneous Receipts | Event | On every request | Upto Rs. 500 plus taxes. |
| 22 | Disbursem*nt cheque cancellation charge post disbursem*nt | Miscellaneous Receipts | Event | On every request | Upto Rs. 500 plus taxes. |
| 23 | Re-appraisal of loan after 6 months from sanction | Processing Fees | At Re-Application | Once | Rs. 2000 plus taxes and statutory levies and charges, as may be applicable from time to time. |
| 24 | Increase/Decrease in loan term | Processing Fees | At Request | Once | Rs 500 plus taxes and statutory levies and charges, as may be applicable from time to time |
- On Foreclosure/Prepayment Charges
| 1. | A. Adjustable Rate Loans (ARHL) and Combination Rate Home Loan (“CRHL”) during the period of applicability of the Variable Rate of interest |
The prepayment charges as mentioned above are as on date of execution of this loan agreement, however they are subject to change as per prevailing policies of HDFC and accordingly may vary from time to time. Customers are requested to refer to www.hdfc.com for the latest charges applicable on prepayments. |
| 2. | B. Fixed Rate Loans (“FRHL”) and Combination Rate Home Loan (“CRHL”) during the period of applicability of the Fixed Rate of interest |
The prepayment charges as mentioned above are as on date of execution of this loan agreement, however they are subject to change as per prevailing policies of HDFC and accordingly may vary from time to time. Customers are requested to refer to www.hdfc.com for the latest charges applicable on prepayments. |
- Fee refundable if loan not sanctioned/disbursed
Processing Fee paid by the Customer is refundable subject to retention by HDFC of the Minimum Retention Amount as indicated against specific categories of loans in the table above.
- (a) Insurance of property
The Borrower shall ensure that the property is, during the pendency of the loan, always duly and properly insured against all risks such as earthquake, fire, flood, explosion, storm, tempest, cyclone, civil commotion, etc. HDFC be made the sole beneficiary under the policy / policies.
(b) Insurance of Borrower
The Borrower may avail health and/or life insurance cover for himself with HDFC as the sole beneficiary under the policy / policies. - Conditions for disbursem*nt of the loan
- The Borrower shall:
- Submit all relevant documents as mentioned in the Sanction Letter/Loan Agreement.
- Intimate HDFC of any change in his employment/contact details.
- Request for disbursem*nt of the loan in writing (as per the manner prescribed by HDFC). Such request shall be deemed to have been duly made when made by hand, mail or through website of HDFC (www.hdfc.com) or such other form/manner as may be announced by HDFC from time to time.
- Comply with all preconditions for disbursem*nt of the loan as mentioned in the Sanctioned Letter.
- Ensure that he has absolute, clear and marketable title to the property (security) and the said property is absolutely unencumbered and free from any liability whatsoever.
- Ensure that no extra-ordinary or other circ*mstances have occurred which shall make it improbable for the Borrower to fulfill his obligations under the Loan Agreement for the present loan.
- Ensure that no event of default has happened in terms of the Loan Agreement executed/to be executed by the borrower.
- The following conditions shall be applicable for all other loans except Home Equity Loans, Non-Residential Premises Loan and Top up Loans:
The Borrower shall: - Pay the own contribution amount (total cost of flat less the loan amount), as specified in the sanction letter.
- Regularly provide HDFC information, including details regarding progress / delay in construction, any major damage to the property, non-payment of taxes and statutory levies and charges, as may be applicable from time to time pertaining to property, etc.
- Ensure that construction being undertaken is as per the approved plan and has satisfied himself/herself that all required approvals for the project have been obtained by the developer (by the seller in case of resale purchase of property).
- Satisfy HDFC on the utilisation of the proceeds of any prior disbursem*nts of the loan amount and provided adequate proof of the same.
Brief Procedure to be followed for Recovery of overdue:
Customers are explained the repayment process of the loan in respect of, tenure, periodicity, amount and mode of repayment of the loan. No notice, reminder or intimation is given to the customer regarding his/her obligation to pay the EMI or PEMI regularly on due date.
On non-payment of Pre-EMI/EMI by the due dates, HDFC shall remind the customers by making telephone calls, sending written intimations by post and electronic medium or by making personal visits by HDFC's authorized personnel at the addresses provided by the customer. Costs of such calls/communication /visits shall be recovered from the customer.
Notwithstanding what is stated herein, it shall be the liability of the customer to ensure that the Pre-EMI/ EMIs are regularly paid on the due dates.
Credit information relating to any customer's account is provided to the Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited (CIBIL) or any other licenced bureau on a monthly basis. To avoid any adverse impact on the credit history with CIBIL, it is advised that the customer should ensure timely payment of the amount due on the loan amount.
The recovery process of enforcement of mortgage/securities, including but not limited to, taking possession and sale of the mortgaged property in accordance with the procedure prescribed under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act) or under any other law, is followed purely as per the directions laid down under the respective law. Intimation/Reminders/Notice(s) are given to customer prior to initiating steps for recovery of overdues, under the Negotiable Instruments Act, Civil Suit as well as under the SARFAESI Act.
- Date on which annual outstanding balance statement will be issued : On Customer's request.
- Customer Services
- Customer Service Queries including requirement of documents can be addressed to HDFC through the following channels:
Write to us through our website: www.hdfc.com or notify us at:
HDFC Ltd, HDFC House, H T Parekh Marg, 165-166, Backbay Reclamation, Churchgate, Mumbai 400 020. - Visiting hours and the details of person to be contacted for customer service with respect to all branches of HDFC are available at www.hdfc.com.
- Contact HDFC Custo
- mer Service Officer at your nearest branch within the working hours as mentioned in the Loan Application form for:
- Photo Copies of documents, which can be provided in 7 working days from date of placing request. Necessary administrative fee shall be applicable.
- Original documents will be returned within 10 working days from the date of closure of loan. Necessary administrative fee shall be applicable if documents collected beyond due date of release of documents.
- Loan Account statement (time line): Within 3 working days of the receipt of request
- Grievance Redressal:
There can be instances where the Borrower is not satisfied with the services provided. To highlight such instances & register a complaint the Borrower may follow the following process: - The Borrower can complain to customer care on www.hdfc.com or
- Borrower can meet or write to the Business Head for the respective dealing branch
- In case the concern remains unresolved beyond a period of 7 days, the Borrower may escalate the matter to the Managing
Director at :
The Managing Director,
HDFC Ltd, HDFC House, H T Parekh Marg,165-166, Backbay Reclamation,
Churchgate, Mumbai 400 020. - In case the Borrower is still not satisfied with the response, the complainant may approach the Complaint Redressal Cell of National Housing Bank by lodging its complaints in Online mode at the link https://grids.nhbonline.org.in OR in offline mode by post, in prescribed format available at link http://www.nhb.org.in/Grievance-Redressal-System/Lodging-Complaint-Against-HFCsNHB%E2%80%93 Page 8 of 8 Physical-Mode.pdf to Complaint Redressal Cell, Department of Regulation & Supervision, National Housing Bank , 4th Floor, Core 5A, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, ND -110023.
It is hereby agreed that for detail terms and conditions of the Loan, the parties hereto shall refer to and rely upon the loan and other security documents executed/to be executed by them. The above terms and conditions have been read by the borrower/s / read over to the borrower by Shri/Smt.________________________________________________________________________________________________ of HDFC and have been understood by the borrower/s.
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(Signature or thumb impression of the Borrower/s)
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(Signature of the authorized person of HDFC)
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As an expert in the field of financial transactions and loan agreements, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to shed light on the terms and conditions outlined in the article about the loan agreement between the Borrower/s and Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited (HDFC).
Let's delve into the key concepts and terms used in the document:
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Loan Sanctioned Amount:
- The document mentions the "Sanctioned Amount," but the specific details about this amount are not provided. The borrower should refer to their loan agreement for this information.
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Interest:
- The document outlines different aspects of interest, including type, chargeability, moratorium or subsidy, date of reset, and modes of communication of changes. Understanding these details is crucial for borrowers to manage their finances effectively.
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Installment Types:
- Monthly installments are mentioned as the chosen method of repayment. Borrowers need to be aware of the frequency and amount of these installments.
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Repayment of the Loan:
- The document discusses the amount of Equated Monthly Installments (EMI) and the total number of installments. Additionally, it mentions the borrower's ability to close or switch the account within a specified period if there are changes to the interest rates.
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Loan Tenure:
- The loan tenure, which indicates the duration for which the loan is sanctioned, is a crucial factor for borrowers to plan their finances accordingly.
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Purpose of Loan:
- Understanding the purpose for which the loan is sanctioned is essential for borrowers to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions.
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Security/Collateral for the Loan:
- The document discusses the security interests on the property being financed and any other collateral required by HDFC. Borrowers need to be familiar with the details of the property description, guarantees, and other security interests.
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Fees and Other Charges:
- Various fees and charges applicable during the loan term are outlined, such as processing fees, conversion charges, delay payment charges, statutory charges, and more. Borrowers must be aware of these charges to avoid any surprises.
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Prepayment Charges:
- The document explains prepayment charges for both Adjustable Rate Loans (ARHL) and Fixed Rate Loans (FRHL). Borrowers need to understand these charges and the conditions under which they apply.
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Insurance:
- The document highlights the insurance requirements for the property and the borrower. Compliance with these insurance conditions is crucial for maintaining the loan agreement.
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Conditions for Disbursem*nt:
- Borrowers are provided with conditions they must fulfill for the disbursem*nt of the loan, including document submission, notifying changes, and ensuring clear property title.
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Recovery of Overdue:
- The document outlines the process for recovering overdue payments, including reminders and credit information reporting. Borrowers should understand the consequences of non-payment and take necessary actions to avoid adverse effects on credit history.
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Customer Services and Grievance Redressal:
- Information about customer services, contact details, and the grievance redressal process is provided. Borrowers can refer to these details in case of queries or complaints.
In summary, borrowers entering into a loan agreement with HDFC should carefully review and understand these terms and conditions to ensure compliance and successful management of their financial obligations.
