Government of Jamaica

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to some frequently asked questions here. 
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With the NHT's change in policy, points are only considered when one applies for a scheme loan. You get 20 points for every 52 weeks of contributions made. Additionally, when you have applied for a scheme loan, you will be get between 110 and 70 points depending on the income bracket in which you fall.

Yes, the NHT assists with the deposit in two ways. 1. If you have paid the 5% minimum deposit, and the vendor requires a larger deposit amount, the NHT will assist if the house/lot being purchased is less than the loan that you are eligible for. 2. The NHT will allow you to use contributions not yet due for refund to offset your deposit under the Contribution Refund Towards Deposit (CRTD) facility. Up to 6 years contributions can be used.

Starting July 1, 2025, eligible "private sector" mortgagors can apply for their 2017 contributions refund. These refunds were previously reversed from their loan accounts, effective January 1, 2025, and posted to their savings accounts for possible refund in hand.

You can get back your total contributions if you fall in any of the following categories Retirees Invalidity Pensioners Expatriates who are leaving the island Agents/Nominees of deceased contributors This is called Special Contributions Refund (According to Section 22 of the NHT Act).

Persons who qualify for a Special Refund are : Retirees Invalidity pensioners Migrating expatriates Agents of deceased contributors A Special Refund gives you access at one time, to all the contributions you have made to the Trust.

No, payments must be made at the NHT cashier or to the external attorney who is handling the case on NHT's behalf.

(a) You must be a first-time homeowner, and currently making contributions to the Trust. However, for more details of the eligibility requirements you may either visit the Customer Service Department at the nearest Branch Office, or visit the Loans section of the website by clicking on the  “ Loans”  link in the menu for more information. N.B. If you are not qualified for a NHT loan, you may still be allowed to purchase a property; however, we will not grant you the loan. Financing must therefore be sought from another source. (b) You may use the Fifteen (15) Plus Loan to purchase a property being sold by Private Treaty provided: the previous NHT loan was obtained at least 15 years ago; you are not currently a home-owner; your current non-home -owner status is not as a result of failure to meet NHT’s required mortgage payments. (c) If you are successful in bidding on more than one property, you will be allowed to purchase these properties, subject to proof that you can afford to pay for each one. However, we will grant you a mortgage loan on only one (1) property, if you are eligible for a non-home-owner’s loan or a loan as outlined at item (b) above.

The NHT may offer a successful applicant, with or without a co-applicant, a short-term Lease, not exceeding three (3) years. The Lessee has the option to purchase the Unit at its original selling price, at anytime during the Lease period. If you would like to know how the NHT can help you in owning one of these units, then contact us

This facility is available to a contributor, whose income cannot afford the full purchase price of a scheme unit. Under this arrangement, the NHT will defer payment of up to 40% of the cost of the unit.

Once you are selected, you will be contacted by the NHT by mail  and advised of the required documents you will need to submit, including: NIS and TRN cards If employed to a company:  Verification of Gross Income and Contributions letter from past and present employers Proof of Age and  Identification. 

Only the points of the primary applicant will be used for selection. So, ensure that the person with the highest points is the primary applicant.