Title
Loanable Amount Rules for Pag-IBIG Home Loans
Law
Circular No. 402
Decision Date
May 29, 2018
Circular No. 402 establishes guidelines for determining loanable amounts under the Pag-IBIG Fund's home financing program, limiting loans to 35% of a borrower's gross monthly income and setting loan-to-appraised value ratios of up to 95% for economic housing and 90% for higher amounts.

Law Summary

Loanable Amount Based on Loan-to-Appraised Value (LTV) Ratio

  • The loan amount must not exceed specified percentages of the appraised value of the collateral.
  • For loans up to the Economic Housing Limit, the maximum LTV ratio is 95%.
  • For loans exceeding the Economic Housing Limit but up to P6,000,000, the LTV ratio is capped at 90%.
  • For developer-assisted housing loans up to the prevailing maximum limit for socialized housing, the LTV ratio may be 100%, provided the developer has a License to Sell for a socialized housing project and the loan is for purchasing a residential unit.

Repeal and Continuation of Previous Guidelines

  • Item Nos. 4.1.2 and 4.2.1 of Pag-IBIG Fund Circular No. 396 are repealed by this Circular.
  • All other terms and conditions of Circular No. 396 that do not conflict with these provisions remain effective.

Effectivity of the Circular

  • The Circular takes effect 15 calendar days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.

Important Definitions and Concepts

  • "Borrower" refers to the individual(s) applying for the home financing loan.
  • "Gross monthly income" means the total monthly income before deductions.
  • "Tacked loans" indicate loans applied for by multiple borrowers jointly.
  • "Economic Housing Limit" refers to the threshold value defining categories of housing financing limits under Pag-IBIG Fund programs.
  • "Loan-to-Appraised Value (LTV) Ratio" measures the proportion of the loan amount relative to the appraised value of the collateral property.

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