B.Com. (Banking and Insurance) Retail Loan Processing and Documentation Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
This is the Fourth Year BBI Honours with Research syllabus under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2026-27. The fourth year is new in 2026-27, and the University runs it as two separate courses: Honours, and Honours with Research.
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Syllabus for Retail Loan Processing and Documentation
Module I: Fundamentals of Retail Lending
- Unit 1: Introduction to Retail Loan Products
- Overview of Retail Lending – Meaning, scope, and significance in banking; growth of retail credit in India.
- Types of Retail Loans – Housing loans, personal loans, auto loans, education loans, and consumer durable loans.
- Loan Lifecycle – Stages from application to closure; role of financial institutions.
- Key Stakeholders – Borrowers, banks, NBFCs, credit bureaus, and regulators.
- Unit 2: Retail Lending Framework in India
- Regulatory Environment – Role of RBI guidelines, prudential norms, and compliance requirements.
- Credit Information Systems – Role of CIBIL, Experian, Equifax in credit assessment.
- KYC and AML Norms – Customer identification, due diligence, and anti-money laundering compliance.
- Ethical Lending Practices – Fair practices code, transparency, and borrower protection.
Module II: Credit Appraisal and Risk Assessment
- Unit 3: Credit Appraisal Techniques
- Principles of Lending – Safety, liquidity, profitability, and diversification.
- Creditworthiness Assessment – Income analysis, repayment capacity, and stability of employment/business.
- Use of Credit Scores – Interpretation of credit reports and scoring models.
- Loan Eligibility Criteria – Parameters for different retail loan products.
- Unit 4: Risk Analysis in Retail Lending
- Types of Risks – Credit risk, operational risk, and market risk in retail lending.
- Risk Mitigation Techniques – Collateral, guarantees, insurance, and co-borrowing.
- Fraud Detection – Red flags in loan applications and documentation.
- NPA Management – Identification, classification, and recovery strategies
Module III: Loan Documentation and Legal Aspects
- Unit 5: Documentation in Retail Loans
- Loan Application Forms – Structure, data requirements, and verification.
- Supporting Documents – Identity proof, income proof, property documents, and bank statements.
- Sanction Letter and Terms – Components, conditions, and legal implications.
- Documentation Errors – Common mistakes and preventive measures.
- Unit 6: Legal and Regulatory Documentation
- Loan Agreements – Structure, clauses, and enforceability.
- Security Creation – Mortgage, hypothecation, lien, and pledge.
- Registration and Compliance – Legal registration processes and stamp duty requirements.
- Recovery Laws – SARFAESI Act, Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs), and legal recourse.
Module IV: Loan Processing Systems and Emerging Trends
- Unit 7: Loan Processing Workflow Loan Processing Stages – Application, verification, appraisal, sanction, disbursement. Role of Technology – Loan origination systems (LOS) and automation. Customer Relationship Management – Service quality and customer retention. Post-Disbursement Monitoring – Repayment tracking and portfolio management.
- Unit 8: Digital Lending and Future Trends
- Fintech in Retail Lending – Digital platforms, peer-to-peer lending, and app-based loans.
- AI and Data Analytics – Credit scoring, predictive analytics, and fraud detection.
- Regulatory Challenges – Data privacy, cybersecurity, and evolving RBI guidelines.
- Sustainable and Inclusive Lending – Financial inclusion, priority sector lending, and ESG considerations.
Reference Books
- 1 Vasant Desai – Indian Banking: Nature and Problems
- 2 H.R. Machiraju – Modern Commercial Banking
- 3 M.Y. Khan – Indian Financial System
- 4 B.S. Raman – Banking Law and Practice in India
- 5 IIBF – Retail Banking (Macmillan Publications)
Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.Com. (Banking & Insurance) under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2026-27. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.
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