Pag-IBIG Overseas Program (POP)

The Pag-IBIG Overseas Program (POP)

 POP SAVINGS PROGRAM

The Pag-IBIG Overseas Program (POP) is a voluntary savings program which aims to provide Filipino overseas contract workers ,immigrants and
naturalized citizens the opportunity to save for their future and the chance to avail of a housing loan of as much as P 2,000,000.00

WHO ARE QUALIFIED TO BECOME MEMBERS OF THE OVERSEAS PROGRAM?

Any Filipino or former Filipino citizen who works overseas is eligible to become a member of the Pag-IBIG Overseas Program by accomplishing
the Members Data Form and paying the required monthly membership contributions

HOW MUCH IS THE REQUIRED MONTHLY SAVINGS UNDER THE OVERSEAS PROGRAM?

Gross Monthly Income of Member Required Monthly Savings

US$ 1000 and below US$ 20.00
Over US$ 1000 to US$ 2000 US$ 40.00
Over US$ 2000 US$ 50.00

The member may remit or deposit either in US$ Dollars or the corresponding Philippine Peso equivalent based on the prevailing exchange rate
as of payment date.

WHAT ARE THE SALIENT FEATURES OF THE SAVINGS PROGRAM?

-Guaranteed by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines
-Tax Free Interest Earnings (No Witholding Tax)
-Fixed Interest Rate of 7.5%/annum for Peso Savings and 3%/ annum for US$ Savings
-Portable ( Even if member change employer/country of work)

WHEN CAN MEMBERS WITHDRAW THEIR SAVINGS?

Upon the occurrence of any of the following:

-membership maturity of 5 or 10 years
-separation from work due to health reasons
-Total Disability or Insanity
-Death

WHERE CAN MEMBERS FILE THEIR APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP, WITHDRAWAL OF SAVINGS, REMIT OR PAY THEIR MONTHLY SAVINGS?

Pag-IBIG Overseas Program Office
POP Overseas Offices
Accredited Overseas Marketing Representatives
Metro Manila and Provincial Offices
Accredited Collecting Banks/Remittance Companies

WHAT DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT TO APPLY FOR REFUND OF SAVINGS?

-Original copy of POP Passbook
-Application for Provident Benefit
-Special Power of Attorney ( if applicable)

HOW LONG IS THE PROCESSING PERIOD?

Three (3) working days

WHERE CAN I PAY?

Remittance of Contributions may be made through our accredited collecting banks:

Europe
PNB London (Savings Acct. No. 0725-219601-401)
ABC UK (UKD 2000097)

Asia Pacific
PNB HK (Savings Acct. No. 0730-475270-501)

United States of America
Oceanic Bank (Savings Acct. No. 3700143)
PNB New York (Savings Acct. No 1713)
ABC Guam (Savings Acct. No. 5000-00355-4)

Middle East
BPI – Atrium (Savings Acct. No. 3124-0221-09) Speed cash
ABC Head Office (Savings Acct. No. 1002-071759)

Canada 
Bank of Nova Scotia (Savings Acct. No. 2164-10)

Remittance may also be made to any of the following banks:
RCBC (Savings Acct. No. 8000-08787-5)
PNB Makati Ave. (Savings Acct. No. 265706641-1)
LBP (Savings Acct. No. 2204-008496)
PCIB (Savings Acct. 5463-00176-8)

POP HOUSING PROGRAM

The Pag-IBIG FUND is a nationwide savings fund established in December 14, 1980, through Presidential Decree No. 1752.

Pag-IBIG is one of the strongest financial institutions in the country today with an asset level of over P112.4 billion (as of Sept 2000). Active
membership stands at 4,884,555 (as of Sept 2000) nationwide.

As a shelter agency, Pag-IBIG has made possible the construction of over 463,318 (as of Sept 2000 housing units all over the Philippines under
its various housing programs.

WHAT IS THE PAG-IBIG OVERSEAS PROGRAM?

The Pag-IBIG Overseas Program aims to provide Filipino Overseas workers/immigrants the chance to avail of a housing loan of as much as
P2,000,000 and the opportunity to save for their future.

AM I ELIGIBLE TO AVAIL OF THE POP HOUSING LOAN?

If you are active POP member who has remitted at least 12 monthly membership contributions, you may avail of a housing loan provided that:

You are insurable and are not more than 65 years old at loan maturity. You have the legal capacity to acquire and encumber real property. You
have no outstanding Pag-IBIG housing loan either as a principal borrower or as a co-borrower. You are updated with your Pag-IBIG multipurpose
loan payment, if applicable.

CAN I USE THE LOAN TO BUY A HOUSE AND LOT OR CONSTRUCT A HOUSE ON MY LOT?

YES. You may use your POP Housing Loan to finance any of the following projects:
Construction or completion of a residential unit on your own lot. Purchase of a lot and construction of a residential unit thereon. Purchase of a
residential house and lot, townhouse, or condominium unit. Purchase of a fully developed residential lot not exceeding 1,000 square meters.
Major repairs, expansion or renovation of an existing residential building, townhouse or condominium. Refinancing of an existing loan with an
institution acceptable to Pag-IBIG Fund provided the said account is current and updated for the past 24 months.

LOAN-TO-COLLATERAL RATIO

The ratio of the loan amount to the appraised value of the collateral shall not exceed the following rates:


LOAN AMOUNT                      With Buyback Guaranty              Without Buyback Guaranty
Up to P 150,000                                       100%                                                 100%
Over P 150,000 to P 225,000                  100%                                                  100%
Over P 225,000 to P 500,000                  100%                                                    90%
Over P 500,000 to P 1M                            90%                                                   80%
Over P 1M to P 2M                                    90%                                                   70%

A maximum of three (3) qualified Pag-IBIG members may be tacked into a single loan which is secured by the same collateral, provided they are
related within the first civil degree of consanguinity or affinity.

WHAT IS THE INTEREST RATE FOR THE POP HOUSING LOAN?

The interest rate will vary depending on the loan amount of consanguinity or affinity.

DO I HAVE AN INCENTIVE FOR PROMPT PAYMENT OF MY MONTHLY LOAN AMORTIZATION?

YES. As an incentive for prompt payment of your housing loan amortization,Pag-IBIG will charge a lower interest rate on loans, which shall be
paid on or before the due date as follows:

LOAN AMOUNT              If the payment is made             If the payment is made
                                            on or before  due date                    after due date
Up to P 150,000                                   6%                                            8%
Over P 150,000 to P225,000               9%                                           11%
Over P 225,000 to P500,000              10%                                          12%
Over P 500,000 to P 2M                     12%                                          14%

CAN I BORROW UP TO Php 2 MILLION?

YES. You may borrow up to P 2,000,000 subject to your actual need, your capacity to pay and the loan to collateral ratio. Likewise, there is a
corresponding loan ceiling for your monthly contribution:

Monthly Membership Contribution                         Loan Ceiling
US$ 20.00                                                             up to P1, 000,000
US$ 40.00                                                            over P 1,000,000 - P 1,500,000
US$ 50.00                                                            over P 1,500,000-P 2,000,000

Based on the capacity, to pay the monthly amortization on your loan shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of your net disposable income as
supported by the Employment Contract or the Certificate of Income duly certified by your employer. The net disposable income shall be your
gross family income less the statutory deductions and monthly amortization on outstanding obligations. The gross family income shall pertain
top your income, the income of your legitimate spouse and unmarried children, provided they are living with you and are Pag-IBIG members.

"POP HOUSING LOAN SEMINAR"

When :Held every Saturday 10:00AM

Venue: Room 608, Atrium of Makati Building, Makati Avenue, Makati City.

For inquires/confirmation: call tel number:8114031 Ms. Jo Leonin or email us at: housing@pagibigoverseas.com

The seminar is free and open to all.

Source: http://www.pagibigoverseas.com/.