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SIB GEMS Home Loan

Exclusive Home financing Solutions for Government Employees

Turn your dream of owning a home into reality with SIB Gems Home Loan, exclusively for Government Employees. Whether you are planning to buy, build, renovate or transfer your existing home loan, SIB Gems offers affordable home loans with competitive interest rates, enhanced loan eligibility, quick processing, and flexible repayment options.

Key Features and Benefits

Eligibility Starts at Rs. 35000/- Gross Monthly Income
Eligibility Starts at Rs. 35000/- Gross Monthly Income

Enhanced Loan Eligibility with Higher FOIR Limits
Enhanced Loan Eligibility with Higher FOIR Limits

Overdraft Facility for Additional Interest Savings
Overdraft Facility for Additional Interest Savings

Paperless Balance Transfer with Top-Up and Extended Tenure
Paperless Balance Transfer with Top-Up and Extended Tenure

To qualify for a South Indian Bank Home loan, you need to meet the following criteria:

Criteria Details
Age
  • Minimum: 21 years 
  • Maximum: 55 years at the time of availing loan and 70 years at the time of loan maturity 
Loan Amount
  • Minimum:  
    • Rs. 25.00 Lakhs *
  • Maximum:  
    • Rs. 1500 Lakhs (Income program) 
    • Rs. 300 Lakhs (Surrogate Program) 
    • Rs. 50 Lakhs (Repairs & Renovations without enlargement)
Loan Tenure
  • Minimum: 5 years 
  • Maximum:  
    • Income program- Up to 30 years or until the date of retirement, whichever is earlier for income program
    • Repayment track program- Up to 25 years or residual tenure of the loan account to be taken over 
Loan-to-Value (LTV) Ratio
  • Loan amount up to Rs. 30 Lakhs – Get up to 90% of the property value
  • Loan amount between Rs. 30 Lakhs and Rs. 75 Lakhs – Get up to 80% of the property value
  • Loan amount above Rs. 75 Lakhs – Get up to 75% of the property value
Minimum Bureau Score
  • Minimum credit bureau score of 700 for salaried
  • Applicants without a track record (score of 0/-1) are also acceptable.
Employment Norms  All confirmed Government  Employees with minimum gross income of Rs. 35000/-
Category Details
Interest Rates
Additional Charges
  • Attractive Processing fees starting at Rs. 1999.00 
    • (Actual Processing fee - 0.50% +GST of the loan amount, subject to a minimum amount of Rs. 10000.00 + GST and maximum of Rs. 50000.00 + GST)
  • Penal Interest:  
    • Financial default- 6% p.a. on the defaulted amount for the defaulted period
    • Non- Financial Default- 4% p.a. on the defaulted amount for the defaulted period
  • Prepayment / Pre-closure charges - Nil

Here’s a detailed list of KYC, income and property documents required.

KYC Documents
  • Identity Proof
Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, PAN Card, Aadhar Card
  • Address Proof
Passport, Voters ID, Driving License, Aadhar Card
  • Photos
Two passport-size photos of the applicant, co-applicant, and guarantor
  • Additional for NRI Customers
Copy of VISA, Passport, Work Permit, or ID Card (as applicable)

 

Income Documents
  • Salary Slip

Salary slips fo the last 3 months

  • Form 16 or ITRs
Form 16 or ITRs (with Computation) for the last 2 years
  • Bank Statements
Bank statement for the last 6 months' with salary credits

 

Property Documents
Construction of Residential House on Own Land
  • Approved Building Permit
  • Approved Building Plan
  • Construction Estimate 
  • Location Sketch (Village Office/Revenue Office)
  • Possession Certificate (Village Office/Revenue Office)
  • Latest Land Tax Receipt
Purchase of Land with Residential House
  • Sale Agreement
  • Approved Building Plan/Permit (if available)
  • Latest Building Tax Receipt
  • Location Sketch (Village Office/Revenue Office)
  • Possession Certificate (Village Office/Revenue Office)
  • Latest Land Tax Receipt
Purchase of Land and Construction of House Later
  • Sale Agreement
  • Construction Estimate from Engineer (if available)
  • Self-Declaration from Applicant (approx. construction estimate and proposed area)
  • Location Sketch (Village Office/Revenue Office)
  • Possession Certificate (Village Office/Revenue Office)
  • Latest Land Tax Receipt
Purchase of Ready-to-Occupy Flat
  • Sale Agreement
  • Approved Building Permit/NOC from Local Body
  • Latest Building Tax Receipt
  • Latest Land Tax Receipt
  • Completion/Occupancy Certificate (if purchased from builder)
  • Location Sketch (Village Office/Revenue Office)
  • Possession Certificate (Village Office/Revenue Office)
Purchase of Flat Under Construction
  • Registered Sale Agreement
  • Construction Agreement (if applicable)
  • Approved Building Permit/NOC from Local Body
  • Tripartite Agreement (before loan disbursal)
  • Statutory Approvals (e.g., Pollution Control, Fire and Safety, Aviation Clearance)
  • NOC from Project Financing Bank (if applicable)
  • RERA Certificate (if applicable)
  • One-Time Builder Approval
  • Latest Land Tax Receipt
  • Location Sketch (Village Office/Revenue Office)
  • Possession Certificate (Village Office/Revenue Office)
Repairs/Renovation/Extension
  • Repairs/Renovation Estimate
  • Approved Plan and Permit/NOC from Local Body (if applicable)
  • Latest Land Tax Receipt
  • Latest Building Tax Receipt
  • Location Sketch (Village Office/Revenue Office)
  • Possession Certificate (Village Office/Revenue Office)
Takeover of Existing Housing Loan
  • Sanction Order of Existing Housing Loan
  • LOD- (List of Documents submitted for charge creation)
  • Latest 12 months Loan account statement
  • Valid and Necessary approvals for under construction projects
  • Tax paid Receipt for the Completed Projects
Reimbursement for Construction of New House
  • Occupancy Certificate/Tax Demand Notice (Local Govt. Body)
  • Engineer Certificate (investment verification)
  • Construction Estimate from Engineer
  • Approved Building Plan/Permit
  • Location Sketch (Village Office/Revenue Office)
  • Possession Certificate (Village Office/Revenue Office)
  • Latest Land Tax Receipt
  • Latest Building Tax Receipt
Reimbursement for Renovation
  • Repairs/Renovation Estimate
  • Certification by Licensed Engineer (renovation within the past year)
  • Approved Building Plan and Permit/NOC from Local Body (if available)
  • Latest Land Tax Receipt
  • Latest Building Tax Receipt
  • Location Sketch (Village Office/Revenue Office)
  • Possession Certificate (Village Office/Revenue Office)
Reimbursement for Purchase of House/Flat
  • Sale Deed Copy 
  • Approved Building Plan and Permit/NOC from Local Body (if available) 
  • Latest Building Tax Receipt 
  • Latest Land Tax Receipt 
  • Copies of Approval 
Reimbursement allowed for Flats/Villas under construction for expenses incurred within two years

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  • Submit application -  Visit your nearest South Indian Bank branch to fill out the application form
  • Verification and approval - Our team will review and approve your application
  • Disbursement - Receive the loan amount to finance your home 

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