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8 Things You Must Do for Successful Home-Condo Loan Approval

Previously, we discussed the common reasons why home or condominium loan applications are rejected. This time, we’ll focus on clear and practical techniques that can significantly increase your chances of getting approved for a home or condominium loan. In other words, this is about proper preparation before applying for a housing loan.

For buyers who purchase a home or condominium with a down payment plan, there is usually sufficient time to prepare. However, for those buying a ready-to-move-in home—especially single houses, which are mostly completed units—many buyers fail to prepare properly before submitting their loan application. As a result, their loan may be rejected or approved for less than the expected amount.

Before applying for a home loan, proper preparation is essential. Here are 8 key techniques that can greatly improve your chances of loan approval.

1. Evaluate Your Income Carefully

You should choose a home or condominium that matches your income level so the requested loan amount aligns with your financial capacity. Whether applying alone or with a co-borrower, you must consider total income, existing expenses, outstanding debts, and realistic monthly repayment ability. Avoid purchasing a property that is beyond your financial capacity or applying for an excessive loan amount.

In some cases, certain banks may offer a loan amount higher than the property’s actual price to boost lending volume. For example, if a property costs 2.5 million baht but you are eligible for a 3 million baht loan, some borrowers may choose to borrow the maximum amount. In reality, a 3 million baht loan may be financially stressful in the long term and could lead to repayment difficulties.

2. Maintain Adequate Savings

Home and condominium buyers should ideally have savings of at least 10% of the property price. This reserve can be used to cover the difference if the loan is not approved in full or to pay ownership transfer fees. Buyers should not rely solely on the assumption that the loan will be approved at 100%.

There are many cases where buyers lack savings. When the approved loan amount is lower than expected, they cannot afford the difference. For example, if a property costs 3 million baht but the loan is approved for only 2.5 million baht, and the buyer cannot cover the remaining 500,000 baht, the purchase may have to be cancelled. For condominium buyers who have already paid partial down payments, this could result in unavoidable losses. The more cash contribution a borrower has, the higher the chance of loan approval.

3. Build a Strong Financial History

Even salaried employees—who generally have higher approval chances than freelancers—need a solid financial record. Before applying for a loan, your salary account should show consistent activity. Ideally, at least 3–6 months prior to application, the account should maintain a minimum balance of 500–1,000 baht. Avoid withdrawing your entire salary immediately after it is deposited, as this results in poor account movement and weak financial credibility.

4. Organize Your Income Records Professionally

For freelancers or self-employed individuals, irregular income already makes loan approval more challenging. If there is no income record through a bank account, the chance of approval is essentially zero. Therefore, freelancers should deposit income into a bank account consistently and maintain detailed income–expense records for at least 6–12 months before applying for a loan.

For salaried employees who do not receive salary slips—such as those working in family businesses or receiving cash payments—it is crucial to deposit the salary into a bank account every month for at least 6–12 months. During the loan application, an income or salary certification letter from the employer should be provided along with the bank statements. If the business has long-term operational stability, it further strengthens income credibility.

5. Clear Existing Debts

For general debts that are still in good standing (not classified as non-performing loans), it is advisable to clear installment debts—especially consumer product loans—before applying for a home loan. Ideally, debts should be cleared at least 3–6 months in advance, as banks report updated debt status to the credit bureau. Clearing debts only a few days before applying may not yet reflect in the system and could reduce approval chances.

6. Address Credit Bureau Blacklist Issues

If you currently have unpaid debts listed in the credit bureau, loan approval is impossible. If debts were recently settled, approval chances remain low. However, if bad debts were cleared some time ago and repayment behavior has since been consistently good, there may still be a chance—depending on the lender’s discretion.

For buyers who purchase homes or condominiums via installment down payments and maintain an excellent payment record without defaults, along with a strong repayment history after clearing bad debts, approval chances improve significantly.

7. Avoid New Installment Purchases Before Applying

This is a critical rule. At least 3 months before submitting a loan application, avoid purchasing any products on installment plans—regardless of the amount. Even small installments can reduce your eligible loan amount and negatively impact approval results.

8. Prepare All Documents in Advance

Complete documentation plays an important role in speeding up loan approval. Required documents include income-related documents such as salary certificates, salary slips, income records, and bank statements for at least 3–6 months, as well as personal documents such as ID cards, house registration, name change certificates, or marriage certificates. Submitting complete documents on the application date increases processing speed and approval efficiency.

If you follow all 8 steps carefully, your chances of loan approval can exceed 85%.

If a Loan Is Rejected, Will You Get a Refund?

If all efforts have been made and the loan is still not approved, whether reservation fees, contract fees, or down payments are refunded depends on the project’s terms and conditions. Some projects offer a 100% refund, while others may refund only 80%, depending on project policies.

Therefore, buyers should clarify refund conditions before paying reservation fees, contract fees, or down payments. It is advisable to clearly state refund terms in the reservation agreement to avoid future disputes.

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