How to apply for a PAGIBIG calamity loan

Those recently affected by typhoon Glenda or other calamities and natural disasters may now avail of PAGIBIG Fund’s Calamity Loan.
Here are important details related to this loan program.

Who are eligible to avail of PAGIBIG’s calamity loan?

The calamity loan program is open to any Pag-IBIG member who:

  • Has made at least 24 monthly savings;
  • Is an active member with at least 5 monthly savings for the last 6 months as of month prior to the date of loan application; and
  • Resides in an area which is declared by the Office of the President or the Local Sanggunian concerned as under a state of calamity.

If the applicant has an existing Housing Loan, Multi-Purpose Loan (MPL) and/or Calamity Loan, the account must not be in default as of the date of application.

How much is the available loan amount?

An eligible member may borrow up to a maximum of 80% of his Total Accumulated Value (TAV) subject to the terms and conditions of the program.

How much is the interest rate charged to the loan amount?

The Calamity Loan is currently charged an interest rate of 5.95% per annum.

How long is the payment period?

The loan is amortized over a period of 24 months with a grace period of 3 months. Payment of the monthly amortization starts on the 4th month following the issue date of the check.

I already have an existing MP or Calamity Loan. Am I eligible to avail of the calamity loan?

Yes, the member can still avail of a Calamity Loan subject to certain conditions. For one, the existing PAGIBIG loans must not be in default.
In addition, in no case will the aggregate short-term loan (MPL and Calamity Loan) exceed 80% of the borrower’s TAV.
Also, proceeds from the new calamity loan will first be used to pay off the existing calamity loan. For example, if the member already has an outstanding calamity loan of P2,000 and was granted a new calamity loan of P3,000, the member will only receive P1,000 because the P2,000 will be used to pay off the existing calamity loan balance.
This means that at any given time, a member can have both MPL and calamity loan, but only one calamity loan.

Until when can I avail of the calamity loan?

Eligible borrowers can avail of the Calamity Loan within a period of 90 days from the declaration of the state of calamity.

How do I apply for a PAGIBIG calamity loan?

Please submit the following documents at any Pag-IBIG Office nationwide:

  • Filled-up Calamity Loan Application Form
  • Photocopy of at least 2 valid IDs
  • Proof of Income
  • For formally employed members, duly accomplished Declaration of Being Affected by Calamity

The application form and declaration of being affected by calamity may be downloaded from the Pag-IBIG Fund website or secured for free at any Pag-IBIG branch.
For any inquiries, you may contact the Pag-IBIG Fund’s hotline at (02) 724-4244. E-mails may also be sent to oublicaffairs@pagibigfund.gov.ph.

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9 thoughts on “How to apply for a PAGIBIG calamity loan”

  1. Gud pm. May I request to update my calamity loan. I apply it last February 15, 2018. May I asked what is the status of my application? When will be approved?

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  2. Gud pm. May I request to update my calamity loan. I apply it last February 15, 2018. May I asked what is the status of my application? When will be approved? How many days that it takes for the processing.? Pls help me.

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  3. GOOD DAY, MAY I REQUEST AN UPDATE OF MY CALAMITY LOAN . I SUBMIT IT LAST FEBRUARY 15, 2018. UNTIL NOW APRIL 3, I DID NOT YET RECEIVED. MAY I REQUEST FOR INQUIRY ABOUT THE STATUS OF MY APPLICATION . WHAT IS NOW THE STATUS.PLEASE REPLY. I AM FROM DEPED FAMILY.

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  4. My officemate wants to avail the calamity loan.
    he just filed his provident claim. Is he still eligible to apply for calamity loan?

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  5. I just received my provident benefits 3 years ago, i have a loan last year php 7,900.00, can i avail the calamity loan?

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  6. Hello po, tanong ko lang po if pwede po mag apply ng calamity loan kahit na may existing PAGIBIG Salary Loan? Unang kaltas po ng loan sa june 2019

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    • Yes! Ang alam ko pwede! Kahit nga sabay mong applyan ung Loan na yan pwede, kase separate category and MPL/STL sa CALAMITY Loan ni PAG_IBIG Fund. Or much better to Call them on their Hot Line (02) 724-4244.

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