₦airaland Forum

BY ABBEY MORTGAGE BANK PLC
WHO CAN APPLY

Any Nigerian above the age of 18
Applicant must be a contributor to the National Housing Fund for a minimum period of six months.
Applicant must have satisfactory evidence of regular flow of income to guarantee loan repayment.

PURPOSE

The loan shall be for the purpose of building, purchasing, or renovating a residential accommodation
No loan shall be for refinancing

HOW TO APPLY

Applicant is to apply through a duly licensed and accredited mortgage loan originator (MLO) of his/her choice and not directly to Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN).
The MLO of the applicant’s choice must be accredited by FMBN to access the NHF facility. Application forms for NHF loans are obtainable from the MLO

SECURITY FOR THE LOAN

The property for which the loan is sought shall serve as security for the loan.
The property shall conform with the existing planning laws and regulations (approved building plan).
The property shall possess sufficient value to recover the loan.
A mortgage property shall be insured against hazards
The loan shall be secured by first legal mortgage of the property between the applicant and the mortgage loan originator and assigned to FMBN.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSING AN NHF LOAN

Open a savings account with a registered PMB
Contribution to the fund for at least six months prior to application.
Have satisfactory evidence of regular flow of income to guarantee the loan.
Submit photocopies of valid title documents (e.g. C of O).
Approved survey/site plans
Approved building plans
Priced Bill of Quantities where applicable
Valuation report prepared by a firm of registered surveyors and valuers where applicable
Three years tax clearance certificate
Letter of consent to mortgage to your chosen PMB
Completed prescribed mortgage loan application form
Evidence of NHF participation
Copy of pay slips for the previous three months
Equity contribution of personal stake of 30 percent, 20 percent or 10 percent depending on the loan amount applied for loans of N15 million, N10 million and N5 million respectively
Offer letter/Acceptance and Allocation letter (in case of government projects)
In case of registered self-employed applicant, a copy of Articles and Memorandum of Association and a copy of Certificate of Incorporation as evidence of employment status must be submitted.

HOW MUCH TO APPLY FOR

A borrower is entitled to a maximum loan of fifteen million naira (N15, 000,000.00) or as determined by the Bank.
No individual should be given a loan in excess of 90% of the cost or value of the property to be mortgaged.
Equity contribution based on the new loan amounts is as follows:
N15,000,000.00 – 30%
N10,000,000.00 – 20%
N5,000,000.00 – 10%

INTEREST RATE

Interest rate shall be as prescribed by the National Housing Fund Act which is not more than 6% p.a.

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BY ABBEY MORTGAGE BANK PLC
WHO CAN APPLY

Any Nigerian above the age of 18
Applicant must be a contributor to the National Housing Fund for a minimum period of six months.
Applicant must have satisfactory evidence of regular flow of income to guarantee loan repayment.

PURPOSE

The loan shall be for the purpose of building, purchasing, or renovating a residential accommodation
No loan shall be for refinancing

HOW TO APPLY

Applicant is to apply through a duly licensed and accredited mortgage loan originator (MLO) of his/her choice and not directly to Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN).
The MLO of the applicant’s choice must be accredited by FMBN to access the NHF facility. Application forms for NHF loans are obtainable from the MLO

SECURITY FOR THE LOAN

The property for which the loan is sought shall serve as security for the loan.
The property shall conform with the existing planning laws and regulations (approved building plan).
The property shall possess sufficient value to recover the loan.
A mortgage property shall be insured against hazards
The loan shall be secured by first legal mortgage of the property between the applicant and the mortgage loan originator and assigned to FMBN.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSING AN NHF LOAN

Open a savings account with a registered PMB
Contribution to the fund for at least six months prior to application.
Have satisfactory evidence of regular flow of income to guarantee the loan.
Submit photocopies of valid title documents (e.g. C of O).
Approved survey/site plans
Approved building plans
Priced Bill of Quantities where applicable
Valuation report prepared by a firm of registered surveyors and valuers where applicable
Three years tax clearance certificate
Letter of consent to mortgage to your chosen PMB
Completed prescribed mortgage loan application form
Evidence of NHF participation
Copy of pay slips for the previous three months
Equity contribution of personal stake of 30 percent, 20 percent or 10 percent depending on the loan amount applied for loans of N15 million, N10 million and N5 million respectively
Offer letter/Acceptance and Allocation letter (in case of government projects)
In case of registered self-employed applicant, a copy of Articles and Memorandum of Association and a copy of Certificate of Incorporation as evidence of employment status must be submitted.

HOW MUCH TO APPLY FOR

A borrower is entitled to a maximum loan of fifteen million naira (N15, 000,000.00) or as determined by the Bank.
No individual should be given a loan in excess of 90% of the cost or value of the property to be mortgaged.
Equity contribution based on the new loan amounts is as follows:
N15,000,000.00 – 30%
N10,000,000.00 – 20%
N5,000,000.00 – 10%

INTEREST RATE

Interest rate shall be as prescribed by the National Housing Fund Act which is not more than 6% p.a.