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Documents Required for a Home Loan: Complete Checklist
Comprehensive paperwork checklist for salaried and self-employed applicants—including KYC, banking, income, and legal property title records.
A home loan application involves two independent verification tracks: **Financial Underwriting*
- (evaluating the applicant's borrowing capacity) and **Legal & Technical Verification** (evaluating property clear title, encumbrances, and municipal sanctions). Preparing an organized docket before submission prevents prolonged back-and-forth queries with credit appraisal teams.
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1. Checklist for Salaried Applicants
#### A. KYC & Identification Documents* **PAN Card:** Mandatory tax identity for all primary applicants and co-borrowers.* **Proof of Identity & Address:** Aadhaar Card (with masked Aadhaar number as per UIDAI rules), Passport, Voter ID, or Driving License.
- **Photographs:** 2 passport-sized photographs taken within the preceding 3 months.
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B. Income & Banking Records
* **Salary Slips:** Latest 3 to 6 months of official employer-stamped or corporate digital pay slips showing basic salary, HRA, allowances, and statutory deductions (PF, professional tax, TDS).
- **Form 16 / ITR:** Form 16 (Parts A & B) for the past 2 assessment years or Income Tax Returns.
- **Bank Statements:** 6 months of full bank statements for the salary credit account in official PDF format downloaded directly from net banking (scanned smartphone photos are often rejected).
- **Active Loan Sanction Letters:** Proof of existing EMI schedules and closure letters for recently settled accounts.
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2. Checklist for Self-Employed Applicants (Proprietors, Partners & Directors)
#### A. Business Proof & Registrations* **Registration Certificates:** GST Registration Certificate, Shop & Establishment License, or MSME Udyam Registration.* **Entity Documents:** Partnership Deed for partnership firms; Memorandum & Articles of Association (MOA/AOA) with Certificate of Incorporation for private limited companies.
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B. Financial & Tax Records
* **Income Tax Returns (ITR):** Past 3 financial years of complete ITR forms along with Computation of Income, verified by a Chartered Accountant.
- **Audited Financial Statements:** Balance Sheets and Profit & Loss accounts with schedule notes and Tax Audit Reports (Form 3CA/3CB/3CD) where applicable.
- **Bank Statements:** 12 months of primary business current accounts and personal savings accounts.
- **GST Returns:** GSTR-3B filings for the past 12 months matching reported turnover.
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3. Property Legal & Technical Documents
The lender's legal panel validates property title before loan agreement execution:
- **Allotment Letter / Agreement to Sell:** Formal agreement executed between developer/seller and buyer.
- **Chain of Title Deeds:** Historical conveyance deeds establishing uninterrupted title ownership for 13 to 30 years.
- **Approved Building Plan:** Sanctioned building map and layout approved by the municipal planning authority.
- **Encumbrance Certificate (EC):** Form 15/16 certifying clear title without prior mortgages.
- **NOC from Builder / Society:** No-Objection Certificate permitting the creation of mortgage lien.
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Summary Note
> **Notice:** Required documentation varies according to lender policies, applicant credit score, property location, and loan ticket size. Borrowers are advised to verify requirements with their assigned loan officer.
General Educational Disclaimer: Information published on the PSBLOAN Knowledge Center is provided for general educational purposes and should not be considered financial, legal, or lending advice. Loan eligibility, interest rates, fees, approval, and other terms are determined by the respective lender based on its policies and the applicant's profile.