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House Building Loan Scheme for Employees of Government of Goa

5.0/10

The scheme aims to assist government employees in achieving their dream of owning a house by providing financial support to erstwhile House Building Advance scheme beneficiaries whose loans were operative as on 15th May 2020. The scheme provides loan takeover facility through empanelled banks.

State Cash

States / UT: Goa

Nodal department: Finance Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Housing & Shelter

Sub-categories: Banking and money, Loan, Housing

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Loan, Housing, Subsidy, Interest, Finance

Details

The scheme "House Building Loan Scheme for Employees of Government of Goa" was launched by the Debt Management Division, Department of Finance, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to assist government employees in achieving their dream of owning a house by providing financial support to erstwhile House Building Advance scheme beneficiaries whose loans were operative as on 15th May 2020. The scheme provides loan takeover facility through empanelled banks with shared interest payment mechanism where the employee bears 2% of the interest plus the principal component while the Government bears the remainder of the interest subject to a maximum of 5%. The scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Accounts in coordination with empanelled banks notified separately by the Government. The applications for this scheme are accepted offline.

Benefits

  • Financial Assistance
  • The Government bears the remainder of the interest charged by the empanelled bank, subject to a maximum of 5%, while the employee bears 2% of the interest plus the principal component
  • The loan takeover facility is provided for the amount outstanding as on the date of application after repayment of instalments from May 2020
  • For employees who had availed additional loan over and above the House Building Advance amount, the Government's share of interest is restricted only to the extent of such House Building Advance loan outstanding as on the date of application. Disbursement
  • The Government's share of interest is credited to the empanelled bank in a pool account on a monthly basis
  • The Government's cumulative share of all instalments due for the succeeding month is credited to the bank within a specified date, provided that the bank raises the demand at least 20 days in advance
  • The Government's share commences from the succeeding month of sanction wherein the employee is due for repayment of the loan, provided the demand has been raised by the bank. Duration and Validity
  • The Government's share is continued till the employee attains superannuation or for a maximum duration of 20 years of the total repayment period, whichever is earlier, by considering the already paid instalments by the Government
  • If the duration of the loan ends before superannuation of the employee, the bank submits the closure letter to the concerned Government employee, Head of Department and Directorate of Accounts. Conditions
  • The employee must ensure that his share of Equated Monthly Instalment reaches the bank within the stipulated time
  • Any delay on part of the employee for contributing his share, subject to a maximum default duration of two months, will make the concerned employee ineligible to avail any further benefits under this scheme
  • The employee must carry out all the required documentation and valuation required for compliance from the bank side, and the Government will not bear any costs for the same
Financial Assistance
  • The Government bears the remainder of the interest charged by the empanelled bank, subject to a maximum of 5%, while the employee bears 2% of the interest plus the principal component.
  • The loan takeover facility is provided for the amount outstanding as on the date of application after repayment of instalments from May 2020.
  • For employees who had availed additional loan over and above the House Building Advance amount, the Government's share of interest is restricted only to the extent of such House Building Advance loan outstanding as on the date of application.
Disbursement
  • The Government's share of interest is credited to the empanelled bank in a pool account on a monthly basis.
  • The Government's cumulative share of all instalments due for the succeeding month is credited to the bank within a specified date, provided that the bank raises the demand at least 20 days in advance.
  • The Government's share commences from the succeeding month of sanction wherein the employee is due for repayment of the loan, provided the demand has been raised by the bank.
Duration and Validity
  • The Government's share is continued till the employee attains superannuation or for a maximum duration of 20 years of the total repayment period, whichever is earlier, by considering the already paid instalments by the Government.
  • If the duration of the loan ends before superannuation of the employee, the bank submits the closure letter to the concerned Government employee, Head of Department and Directorate of Accounts.
Conditions
  • The employee must ensure that his share of Equated Monthly Instalment reaches the bank within the stipulated time.
  • Any delay on part of the employee for contributing his share, subject to a maximum default duration of two months, will make the concerned employee ineligible to avail any further benefits under this scheme.
  • The employee must carry out all the required documentation and valuation required for compliance from the bank side, and the Government will not bear any costs for the same.
  • The deed of mortgage or any other collateral security executed in favour of Government earlier must be transferred in favour of the empanelled bank with an undertaking from the employee that he willingly desires to transfer the same in favour of the bank.
  • For employees who have availed benefits under the "One Time House Building Advance Settlement Scheme", the amount to the extent of benefits availed under that scheme would be adjusted in the initial instalments itself, till which the Government will not start contributing its share of interest and the employee has to bear the full burden of instalments.
  • If the employee ceases to be in service for any reason other than normal retirement or superannuation or if he dies before repayment of the loan in full, the entire outstanding amount will become payable forthwith by the Government employee or his successor, as the case may be.
  • Failure to repay the housing loan for any reason whatsoever, either by the Government employee or the successor, as the case may be, will entitle the bank to enforce the mortgage and take action to recover the outstanding housing loan.

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be an erstwhile beneficiary of the House Building Advance who had their loans operative as on 15th May, 2020.
  • The applicant must fulfill the eligibility criteria put forth by the empanelled bank for being eligible for housing loan under this scheme.
  • The applicant who had shifted his housing loan to other bank upon closure of earlier scheme must ensure that the loan account shall now be operated in any of the banks empanelled for the purpose of this scheme.
  • The applicant must approach any of the empanelled banks for takeover of the existing loan for a maximum loan amount restricted to the tune of amount outstanding as on date after repayment of instalments from May 2020.
Special Categories
  • The applicant who had availed top-up additional loan over and above the House Building Advance amount sanctioned by Government is eligible only to the extent of such amount of House Building Advance loan which is outstanding as on the date of application.
  • The applicant who is among the 45 employees whose cases were sanctioned but were awaiting drawal of advance as on 15th May, 2020 is eligible to apply under this scheme.

Exclusions

The applicant who has foreclosed their earlier loan upon withdrawal of earlier scheme is not eligible for any benefits under this scheme.

How useful is this scheme?

Public benefit analysis

A practical look at this scheme for citizens

AI-generated insights showing how useful, accessible, and practical this scheme may be — combining deterministic scoring rules with a public-policy LLM analyst.

5.0
/ 10
Public Benefit Score
Accessibility 5.0/10 Moderate
Rural usefulness 6.0/10 Moderate
Application complexity 6.0/10 Moderate
Financial impact 4.0/10 Moderate
Literacy barrier 2.0/10 Good
Women inclusivity 5.0/10 Moderate
Awareness 4.5/10 Moderate
Implementation reliability 7.0/10 Good
Bigger shape means a better fit for citizens
  • Accessibility5.0
  • Financial impact4.0
  • Rural utility6.0
  • Awareness4.5
  • Simplicity4.0
  • Inclusivity5.0

What problem does this scheme solve?

The scheme provides financial support to government employees in Goa for housing loans, facilitating home ownership.

Key challenges addressed

  • Assists government employees in acquiring housing loans
  • Reduces financial burden of interest payments

Most beneficial for

  • Government employees in Goa
  • Individuals seeking housing loans

Likely challenges

  • Complex application process
  • Limited awareness among potential beneficiaries

Practical insights for citizens

The scheme is practical but may face challenges in rural implementation due to access and awareness.

Rural challenges

  • Limited access to empanelled banks
  • Awareness of the scheme in rural areas

Digital challenges

  • Low digital literacy among some beneficiaries
  • Limited online application options

Implementation bottlenecks

  • Dependence on departmental verification
  • Potential delays in processing applications

Awareness challenges

  • Low awareness among eligible employees
  • Need for outreach programs

Application analysis

Application mode
Offline office
Documents burden
Moderate, requires several documents
Verification complexity
Moderate, involves departmental verification
Office dependency
High, requires submission to Head of Department
DBT dependency
None
CSC support
Limited
Estimated citizen effort
Moderate, requires multiple steps

Estimated beneficiary reach

  • Rural / urban reach Moderate
  • Gender reach Equal
  • Target income group Low to middle-income government employees
  • Occupation reach Government employees

Benefit analysis

Benefit type
Cash
Benefit frequency
Monthly interest support
Benefit practicality
Practical for eligible government employees
Financial meaningfulness
Significant, as it reduces interest burden
Long-term impact
Positive, promotes home ownership among employees

Plain-language guidance

This scheme helps government employees in Goa take over their housing loans with financial support from the government. It reduces the interest they need to pay, making home ownership more affordable.

Who should apply
Government employees in Goa with existing housing loans.
Who may struggle
Individuals unfamiliar with loan processes or those with limited literacy.
Best application route
Apply via your Head of Department with the required documents.

This intelligence section is generated by an AI policy analyst combined with rule-based scoring. Scores and narrative are estimates derived from the publicly available scheme information shown on this page; actual experience may vary by state, district, and department. Always confirm details on the official portal before you apply.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed proforma. Alternatively, the interested applicant may approach an empanelled bank and obtain the prescribed proforma.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Head of Department, who after verification, will forward the application to the Directorate of Accounts along with the prescribed proforma.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

What is the maximum duration for which the Government will continue to bear its share of the interest on my housing loan?

The Government's share of interest will continue until you attain superannuation or for a maximum duration of 20 years of the total repayment period, whichever occurs earlier, by considering the instalments already paid by the Government.

If I had shifted my housing loan to another bank after the earlier scheme was closed, can I still apply for benefits under this new scheme?

Yes, you are eligible to apply provided that you now transfer your loan account to any of the banks that have been empanelled specifically for the purpose of this scheme.

What happens if I fail to pay my share of the Equated Monthly Instalment for two consecutive months under this housing loan scheme?

If you delay contributing your share for a maximum default duration of two months, you will become ineligible to avail any further benefits under this scheme, and the Government will not bear any additional liability.

How much of the interest charged by the bank will I need to bear personally, and what portion will the Government contribute towards my loan?

You will bear 2% of the interest plus the principal component charged by the empanelled bank, while the Government will bear the remainder of the interest, subject to a maximum of 5% throughout the scheme duration.

If the bank's interest rate increases above a certain level, will the Government still cover the entire remaining interest beyond my 2% share?

No, the Government's contribution is restricted to a maximum of 5% throughout the scheme duration, so if the interest rate increases beyond 7%, you will have to bear the additional interest beyond the Government's 5% share.

Can I apply for this housing loan scheme if I had already foreclosed my earlier loan when the previous scheme was withdrawn?

No, employees who have foreclosed their earlier loan upon withdrawal of the earlier scheme are not eligible for any benefits under this scheme.

What is the maximum loan amount that can be taken over under this scheme from the empanelled bank?

The maximum loan amount is restricted to the tune of amount outstanding as on the date of application after repayment of instalments from May 2020.

If I had obtained a top-up or additional loan over and above the original House Building Advance amount, will the Government bear interest on the entire loan?

No, the Government's share of interest will be restricted only to the extent of the House Building Advance loan amount that is outstanding as on the date of your application, and you will bear the liability of the additional loan amount.

What documents am I required to submit along with my application form when applying through my Head of Department for this loan takeover?

You must submit a copy of the sanction order of House Building Advance, loan account statement from your bank, and a letter from the empanelled bank to which the loan is being applied along with repayment period and Equated Monthly Instalment details.

If I had availed benefits under the One Time House Building Advance Settlement Scheme earlier, how will that affect my repayment under this new scheme?

The amount you received under the One Time Settlement Scheme will be adjusted in the initial instalments itself, and until this amount is exhausted, you will have to bear the full burden of instalments without any Government contribution.

What will happen to my outstanding housing loan if I cease to be in government service due to reasons other than normal retirement or superannuation?

If you cease to be in service for any reason other than normal retirement or superannuation, or if you die before full repayment, the entire outstanding amount will become payable forthwith by you or your successor.

Am I eligible to apply under this scheme if my loan case was sanctioned but I was waiting for the disbursal of advance as on 15th May, 2020?

Yes, all 45 employees whose cases were sanctioned but were awaiting drawal of advance as on 15th May, 2020 are eligible to apply under this scheme.

Who will bear the costs of documentation, valuation, and other compliance requirements that the empanelled bank may demand for processing my loan takeover application?

You will be responsible for carrying out all required documentation and valuation needed for compliance from the bank's side, and the Government will not bear any costs for the same.

What should I do with the deed of mortgage or collateral security that I had earlier executed in favour of the Government when applying for this scheme?

The deed of mortgage or any other collateral security executed in favour of the Government earlier must be transferred in favour of the empanelled bank with an undertaking that you willingly desire to transfer the same.

References

Guidelines
https://ahvs.goa.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/financial-assistance-Dairy-equipment.pdf

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Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of House Building Loan Scheme for Employees of Government of Goa?
House Building Loan Scheme for Employees of Government of Goa is a government welfare initiative designed to support Individual, Individual through benefits related to Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, financial assistance, subsidies, social welfare, healthcare, education, or livelihood support.
Who can apply for House Building Loan Scheme for Employees of Government of Goa?
Eligibility for House Building Loan Scheme for Employees of Government of Goa may depend on factors such as income category, age, gender, occupation, state of residence, social category, and government-defined beneficiary criteria.
What benefits are offered under House Building Loan Scheme for Employees of Government of Goa?
Benefits under House Building Loan Scheme for Employees of Government of Goa may include financial assistance, subsidies, scholarships, insurance support, healthcare benefits, pension support, training assistance, or welfare services depending on the scheme guidelines.
Which department manages House Building Loan Scheme for Employees of Government of Goa?
House Building Loan Scheme for Employees of Government of Goa is managed by Finance Department and may be implemented through district offices, online portals, CSC centres, banks, or authorised government agencies.
Can users apply online for House Building Loan Scheme for Employees of Government of Goa?
Yes, eligible applicants may be able to apply online for House Building Loan Scheme for Employees of Government of Goa through official government portals, authorised service centres, or digital application systems depending on the implementation process.
Is Aadhaar mandatory for House Building Loan Scheme for Employees of Government of Goa?
Many government schemes may require Aadhaar verification, identity proof, or linked bank account details for beneficiary validation and direct benefit transfer processing.
Where can users apply for House Building Loan Scheme for Employees of Government of Goa?
Applications for House Building Loan Scheme for Employees of Government of Goa may be submitted through government departments, official scheme portals, CSC centres, district offices, welfare departments, or authorised service centres.
What documents may be required for House Building Loan Scheme for Employees of Government of Goa?
Applicants may need Aadhaar card, income certificate, residence proof, bank account details, caste certificate, photographs, educational records, or occupation-related documents depending on scheme eligibility requirements.
Is House Building Loan Scheme for Employees of Government of Goa available in all states?
No, House Building Loan Scheme for Employees of Government of Goa is primarily available for eligible residents of Goa and may be implemented through state government departments and local administrative offices.
Can residents outside Goa apply for House Building Loan Scheme for Employees of Government of Goa?
Eligibility for House Building Loan Scheme for Employees of Government of Goa is generally limited to residents of Goa unless otherwise specified in the official scheme guidelines.
Does House Building Loan Scheme for Employees of Government of Goa provide healthcare or insurance support?
House Building Loan Scheme for Employees of Government of Goa may provide healthcare assistance, insurance coverage, cashless treatment support, medical reimbursement, or hospital-related benefits depending on the scheme structure.
Can beneficiaries use House Building Loan Scheme for Employees of Government of Goa at government hospitals?
Eligible beneficiaries may be able to access services at empanelled hospitals, government healthcare facilities, or authorised healthcare providers depending on scheme participation rules.
Can CSC centres help users apply for House Building Loan Scheme for Employees of Government of Goa?
Many government schemes may be accessible through nearby CSC centres, authorised digital service centres, or welfare facilitation offices.
How can users check the latest updates for House Building Loan Scheme for Employees of Government of Goa?
Users should verify official notifications, department announcements, application deadlines, and eligibility updates through authorised government portals or implementing agencies.
Can beneficiaries track application status for House Building Loan Scheme for Employees of Government of Goa?
Certain schemes may provide online application tracking, beneficiary verification systems, or status-check facilities through official portals.
Where can users get help for House Building Loan Scheme for Employees of Government of Goa in Goa?
Users in Goa may seek assistance through CSC centres, district welfare offices, government departments, agriculture offices, social welfare departments, or authorised facilitation centres.
Which nearby public services may help with House Building Loan Scheme for Employees of Government of Goa applications?
Depending on the scheme, users may require support from Aadhaar centres, CSC centres, banks, hospitals, post offices, or government welfare offices for document verification and application assistance.