A Bank Charge is one of the charges that the borrower have to settle when getting a home loan. Depending on the bank and the type of loan being applied for, it is generally 2.00% to 3.50% of the total home loan amount.

Here's a sample of the usual items that may comprise bank charges, as well as the estimated percentage of each item.

Real Estate Mortgage

Bank Charges Details

Estimated Percentage

Registration and Handling

1.18%

Documentary Stamps

0.75%

Notarial Fee

0.07%

Processing Fee

0.25%

Insurance

0.57%

*Appraisal Fee (if not paid yet at the time of loan application)

0.35%

Total

3.17%

Construction Loan

Bank Charges Details

Estimated Percentage

Registration and Handling

1.26%

Documentary Stamps

0.75%

Notarial Fee

0.13%

Processing Fee

0.34%

Insurance

0.77%

*Appraisal Fee (if not paid yet at the time of loan application)

0.18%

Total

3.43%

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