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Union Bank Awas Home Loan

The Union Bank Awas Home Loan is specially tailored for individuals residing in rural and semi-urban areas, offering readily available financing for the purchase, construction, and renovation of homes, thereby providing a comfortable and dignified environment for all.

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Last Updated: Jun 24, 2026

Education — BTech (IIT Guwahati), IIM Bangalore

With 7 years of hands-on experience structuring home loans across both public and private lending institutions, Suraj Mudaliar brings sharp, practical expertise to every borrower's journey. He specializes in loan eligibility assessment, balance transfers, and EMI optimization — helping customers not just get a loan, but get the right loan for their financial situation.

Union Bank Awas Home Loan

In India’s fast-evolving housing ecosystem, rural and semi-urban regions often remain underserved. Union Bank of India addresses this gap with a thoughtfully designed product — the Union Awas Home Loan Scheme, a tailored financial solution aimed at empowering rural and semi-urban residents to own, construct, or improve their homes.

Whether you’re a salaried employee in a small-town school or a progressive farmer with a steady income, Union Bank Awas offers you the financial support to build a safe and dignified living space.

Union Bank Home Loan Interest Rate

Rate of Interest Max funding
Credit Score ROI Loan Amount Funding %
≥ 800 7.35% – 7.60%*
≤ 30 Lakh
90%
750 – 799 ~7.50% – 7.60%
700 – 749 8.10% – 8.40%
30 Lakh – 75 Lakh
80%
650 – 699 8.40% – 8.70%
< 650 9.20% – 9.50% ≥ any (LTV drops)
75%
NTC / –1 Case‑by‑case ~9.25%+ Any amount
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Union Awas Home Loan Summary

Feature Details
Purpose Purchase, construction, repair, or extension of homes in rural/semi-urban areas
Target Audience Residents of rural/semi-urban areas; salaried & agriculturists with minimum ₹48,000 annual income
Loan Amount Up to ₹20 lakh (semi-urban), ₹15 lakh (rural); ₹10 lakh for repairs
Tenure Up to 30 years (purchase/construction), 15 years (repair)
Processing Fee As per standard home loan rates; up to 0.50% + GST
Moratorium Period 12 to 48 months, depending on the loan type
Security Simple or equitable mortgage of residential property
Prepayment Charges Nil
Repayment Mode EMI, or seasonal payments (for agricultural borrowers)

Purpose of the Scheme

The Union Awas Home Loan is tailored to meet the needs of individuals in rural and semi-urban areas who are looking to:

  • Purchase or construct a residential property
  • Repair, renovate, or extend their existing house

This scheme supports the vision of inclusive development by making housing finance accessible in India’s heartlands.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following:

  • A resident of a rural or semi-urban area
  • Permanent employee of an educational institution or establishment, or a farmer with regular income (minimum ₹48,000 annually)
  • Minimum age: 18 years
  • Maximum age at loan maturity: 75 years
  • Can apply singly or jointly with other eligible individuals

Repayment capacity is assessed based on an income certificate issued by the Tehsildar or Mandal Revenue Officer.

Loan Amount and Margin Requirements

Loan Purpose Area Type Max Loan Amount Margin Required
Purchase/Construction Semi-Urban ₹20 lakh 10%
Purchase/Construction Rural ₹15 lakh 10%
Repairs/Improvements Both ₹10 lakh 20%

The actual eligibility depends on the applicant’s repayment capacity and property value.

Moratorium and Repayment

  • Moratorium Period:
    • Up to 36 months for purchase or construction
    • Up to 12 months for repairs
    • Up to 48 months for composite loans (plot + construction)
  • Repayment Tenure:
    • Up to 30 years for purchase/construction
    • Up to 15 years for repairs
  • Repayment Modes:
    • Equated Monthly Instalments (EMI)
    • Quarterly, Half-Yearly, or Annual Instalments (for borrowers engaged in agriculture or allied activities)

Interest Rates

As per Union Bank’s official rate sheet (effective from 01.01.2024), the interest rates vary by credit score:

Credit Score Range Male Borrower ROI Female Borrower ROI
800 & above 8.35% 8.35%
750 to 799 8.50% 8.50%
700 to 749 9.15% 9.10%
650 to 699 9.45% 9.40%
600 to 649 10.25% 10.25%
Below 600 10.75% 10.75%

Security and Guarantee

  • The primary security is a simple or equitable mortgage of the financed property.
  • Interim security may be required if the property is under construction and not part of a project with an approved builder tie-up.
  • One or two guarantors with financial worth equivalent to the loan amount are required.

Insurance Requirement

The financed property must be comprehensively insured (excluding the land value) against all construction-related risks, with the insurance policy endorsed in favor of Union Bank.

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Top questions asked

Yes, given that at the end of the loan period, their age must not exceed 75 years and must have a regular income source, i.e. a pension.
The property must be legally mortgaged by the applicant. In case ownership is joint or unclear, additional paperwork may be required, or interim security may be demanded.
Yes, as long as the property is in a rural or semi-urban area and has all the statutory approvals and documentation in place.
Yes, particularly in the case of farmers. The income certificate from the Tehsildar or Mandal Revenue Officer is required in such cases.
A floating interest rate applies, as a default, which is linked to an External Benchmark Lending Rate (EBLR). Fixed-rate options may be provided for tenures of short duration.

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