RBI : RBI has revised prudential norms for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs), raising small loan limits to Rs. 25Lac or 0.4% of Tier I capital, whichever is higher and subject to a max of 3 Cr. per borrower. Further, Housing loans exposure limits stands revised, with individual caps of Rs. 60L – Rs. 3Cr based on UCB tier. Aggregate exposure to residential mortgages (non-priority) is capped at 25% and real estate at 5% of total advances. The changes are applicable with immediate effect. (27.02.2025)

RBI Updates:

RBI has revised prudential norms for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs), raising small loan limits to Rs. 25Lac or 0.4% of Tier I capital, whichever is higher and subject to a max of 3 Cr. per borrower. Further, Housing loans exposure limits stands revised, with individual caps of Rs. 60L – Rs. 3Cr based on UCB tier. Aggregate exposure to residential mortgages (non-priority) is capped at 25% and real estate at 5% of total advances. The changes are applicable with immediate effect.

[RBI CIRCULAR NO. RBI/2024-25/118 DOR.CRE.REC.62/07.10.002/2024-25 dated on 24.02.2025]