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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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Major · Semester 8 · Fourth Year BBI Honours with Research · 4 credits · 100 marks

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Syllabus for Retail Loan Processing and Documentation

Major · Semester 8 · Fourth Year BBI Honours with Research · 4 credits · 100 marks

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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