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NHF Loan Guide

Everything you need to know about the National Housing Fund loan — Nigeria's most affordable home financing scheme.

What is the NHF Loan?

The National Housing Fund (NHF) is a Federal Government of Nigeria scheme that enables workers in both public and private sectors to access long-term housing loans at a subsidised interest rate of 6% per annum. Monthly contributions of 2.5% of your basic salary are deducted and remitted to the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN).

To be eligible, you must have contributed to the NHF for a minimum of 6 months. The maximum loan amount is ₦15 million for residential property.

Key Benefits

Interest rate of 6% per annum — among the lowest available
Loan tenure of up to 30 years
Available to all registered NHF contributors
Covers purchase, construction, and renovation
Employer deductions make repayment seamless

Application Process

01

Confirm NHF Registration

Verify you are registered with the National Housing Fund and have been contributing for at least 6 months.

02

Get an Offer Letter

Obtain a property offer letter from a verified developer. The property must be approved by Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN).

03

Apply Through Apex

Submit your NHF loan application via our platform. We handle all correspondence with the mortgage bank.

04

Credit Assessment

Mayfresh Mortgage Bank conducts a credit and income assessment to determine your loan eligibility and amount.

05

Bank Approval

Once approved, you'll receive an official letter from Mayfresh Mortgage Bank with loan terms and conditions.

06

Disbursement

Loan funds are disbursed directly to the property developer upon completion of all documentation.

Required Documents

NHF number / evidence of contribution
Valid government-issued ID
Passport photograph
Last 3 months payslips
6 months bank statement
Letter of employment
Property offer letter
Valuation report

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