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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How does SCB Home Purchase differ from SCB Home credit?
Home Purchase is a facility to purchase a property for the purpose of owner occupation whereas Home Credit facilitates financing needs of existing homeowners for the purpose of educational, medical and renovation / extension.
Q. Can I purchase property against this product?
No! Home credit is available for predefined purposes of educational, medical and renovation/ extension. In order to purchase a property you can go for SCB Home Purchase.
Q. Can I settle my loan early or make any partial payments?
Yes. You have the convenience to make partial or full prepayments at the time of loan re-pricing. E.g. for 1 yr re-pricing, annually
Q. What security and collateral does your bank require?
Original documents of owner-occupied, residential property.
Q. Is insurance necessary for SCB Mortgage Loan?
Yes, Life and Property insurance is compulsory.
Q. Does SCB Home Credit pertain to home renovation only?
No, it can be availed for medical, educational and home extension & renovation purposes.
Q. What does the appraiser do?
The appraisal firm assesses and evaluates the true and correct value of the property based on the condition and market value of the property.
Q. What additional things I need to do in order to avail this loan?
You would require estimates for medical, extension / renovation and education from accredited medical / education institutions and from renovators.
Q. What is the lawyer’s job?
The lawyer’s job is to ensure that all legal documentation pertaining to the property is in place and it is free from all encumbrances. Hence, it ensures that there are no issues with the property being purchased by you.
Q. Why should I choose SCB Mortgages over any other bank’s mortgage facility?
Some of the reasons are listed here:
- Fastest turnaround time
- Longest tenor
- Attractive rate and widest pricing options
- Clubbing of family income
- Superior Quality Service
- Greatest value for the customer
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