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If my father has a business and no income tax return, how will the education loan process work?

17 Aug 2026 · Answered by Bhuvaneswari Gobinathan · 1 min read
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It can be difficult to get an education loan if your father has a business but no Income Tax Returns (ITR), as most lenders require ITRs to verify income and repayment ability.

However, you may still have options:
- Alternative documents: Some lenders accept bank statements, business registration, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, GST returns, or CA-certified income statements to show business income.
- Collateral-based loans: Offering property or fixed deposits as collateral can increase approval chances even without ITRs.
- Co-applicant with stable income: Adding a co-applicant who has regular income and proper documentation can strengthen your application.
- NBFCs or government schemes: Some non-banking financial companies and government schemes have more flexible documentation requirements.

Loan approval without ITRs is possible but requires strong alternative documentation or collateral.

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