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Mortgage Guarantee Companies Prudential Norms 2008 Updated

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Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2010-11/31 · issued 01 Jul 2010 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI updated the 2008 prudential norms for Mortgage Guarantee Companies as of June 30, 2010. Key definitions include NPA classification from trigger event, doubtful assets after 12 months, and net owned fund calculation. All MGCs must comply immediately.

What changed

RBI issued a consolidated version of the Mortgage Guarantee Companies Prudential Norms Directions, 2008, incorporating amendments up to June 30, 2010. The update brings all current instructions into one place for easier reference. No new policy changes were introduced; it is a compilation exercise.

What it means for you

Mortgage Guarantee Companies must ensure their prudential practices align with the updated definitions, especially for asset classification and net owned fund calculation. The NPA classification from trigger event and doubtful asset aging rules remain critical for provisioning. This circular simplifies compliance by providing a single reference document.

Historical instruction — do not use for current compliance. This is what was required at the time; it no longer reflects current RBI requirements. If no replacement rule is linked above, that only means none is recorded on our register yet — it does not prove no later applicable rule exists. Confirm on the official RBI source below.

What banks were required to do at the time

Who it affects

All Mortgage Guarantee Companies registered with RBI, Compliance officers of MGCs, Auditors reviewing MGC prudential norms

❓ Common questions

Regulatory timeline

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What is the trigger event for classifying a mortgage guarantee asset as NPA?

An asset acquired from a credit institution on the happening of a trigger event is straight away classified as a non-performing asset. Thereafter, it is classified based on its age.

How is net owned fund calculated under these directions?

Net owned fund is paid-up equity capital plus free reserves, minus accumulated losses, deferred revenue expenditure, and intangible assets. It is further reduced by investments in subsidiaries/group companies and loans to them exceeding 10% of the aggregate.

Does this circular introduce new requirements or just consolidate existing ones?

This circular consolidates all existing instructions from the February 2008 directions as amended up to June 30, 2010, into one document. It does not introduce new requirements.

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Repealed by RBI/2025-26/100 — Consolidation of Regulations — Withdrawal of circulars (28 Nov 2025)
RBI’s words: “Official withdrawal register entry #1642: DNBS(PD-MGC)C.C.No.6/23.11.01/2010-11 — "Notification as amended up to June 30, 2010 - 'Mortgage Guarantee Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Direction”
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2010-11/31 DNBS (PD-MGC) C.C. No. 6 /23.11.01/2010-11 July 1, 2010 The Chairman/CEOs of all Mortgage Guarantee Companies Dear Sir, Notification as amended up to June 30, 2010 – “Mortgage Guarantee Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2008” As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank of India issues updated circulars / notifications . The instructions contained in the notification No.DNBS (MGC) 4/ CGM(PK) - 2008 dated February 15, 2008 updated as on June 30, 2010 are reproduced below. The updated Notification has also been placed on the RBI web-site ( http://www.rbi.org.in ). Yours faithfully, (Uma Subramaniam) Chief General Manager -in-Charge RESERVE BANK OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF NON-BANKING SUPERVISION CENTRAL OFFICE CENTRE I, WORLD TRADE CENTRE CUFFE PARADE, COLABA MUMBAI 400 005 Notification DNBS(PD)MGC No.4 /CGM (PK) - 2008 dated February 15, 2008 The Reserve Bank of India, having considered it necessary in the public interest, and being satisfied that, for the purpose of enabling the Bank to regulate the credit system to the advantage of the country, it is necessary to issue the directions relating to the prudential norms as set out below, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 45JA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (2 of 1934) and of all the powers enabling it in this behalf,  gives to every Mortgage Guarantee Company  the directions hereinafter specified. Short title, commencement and applicability of the directions 1. (i) These directions shall be known as the "Mortgage Guarantee Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2008". (ii) These directions shall come into force with immediate effect and shall apply to every Mortgage Guarantee Company which has been granted Certificate of Registration under the scheme of Registration of Mortgage Guarantee Companies by the Reserve Bank of India. Definitions 2.   (1)    For the purpose of these directions, unless the context otherwise requires: (i) “doubtful asset” means an asset which remains a sub-standard asset for a period exceeding 12 months; (ii) “hybrid debt capital instrument”  means capital instrument which possesses certain characteristics of equity as well as of debt; (iii)  “loss asset” means: (a)   an asset which has been identified as loss asset by the mortgage guarantee company or its internal or external auditor or by the Reserve Bank  of India, to the extent it is not written off by the mortgage guarantee company; and (b)  an asset which is adversely affected by a potential threat of non-recoverability for reasons like erosion in the value of security or non availability of security or due to any fraudulent act or omission on the part of the borrower, etc.; (iv)   “Mortgage Guarantee Company” means as defined in paragraph 2(1)(l) of the Mortgage Guarantee Company (Reserve Bank) Guidelines, 2008; (v) (I)  For the purpose of these directions ‘net owned fund’ means: (a) the aggregate of the paid-up equity capital and free reserves as disclosed in the latest balance sheet of the company after deducting therefrom- (i) accumulated balance of loss; (ii) deferred revenue expenditure; and (iii) other intangible assets; and (b) further reduced by the amounts representing- (1) investments of such company in shares of- (i) its subsidiaries; (ii) companies in the same group; (iii) all other non-banking financial companies; and (2) the book value of debentures, bonds, outstanding loans and advances (including hire-purchase and lease finance) made to, and deposits with- (i) subsidiaries of such company; and (ii) companies in the same group, to the extent such amount exceeds ten per cent, of (a) above. (II) "subsidiaries" and "companies in the same group" shall have the same meanings assigned to them in the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956).] (vi)  ‘non-performing asset’ (NPA) in respect of mortgage guarantee asset means, an asset acquired from the credit institution on the happening of trigger event which is straight away classified as non-performing asset and shall thereafter be classified according to the age of NPA; (vii) “owned fund” means paid up equity capital, free reserves including contingency reserves maintained as per paragraph 18 of the Guidelines on Registration and Operations of Mortgage Guarantee Company, balance in share premium account and capital reserves representing surplus arising out of sale proceeds of asset, excluding reserves created by revaluation of asset, as reduced by accumulated loss balance, book value of intangible assets and deferred revenue expenditure, if any; (viii) “standard asset” means the asset in respect of which, no default in repayment of principal or payment of interest is perceived and which does not disclose any problem nor carry more than normal risk attached to the business; (ix) “sub-standard asset in respect of mortgage guarantee asset” means an asset which has been classified as non-performing asset for a period not exceeding 12 months; (x)  "subordinated debt" means an instrument, which is fully paid up, is unsecured and is subordinated to the claims of other creditors and is free from restrictive clauses and is not redeemable at the instance of the holder or without the consent of the supervisory authority of the mortgage guarantee company. The book value of such instrument shall be subjected to discounting as provided hereunder: Remaining Maturity of the instruments
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2010-11/31 · issued 01 Jul 2010. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
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