Bank Financing
MEEZAN BANK
Power Your Home with Shariah-Compliant Solar Panel Financing
At Meezan Bank, we believe that clean energy is the way forward, and we’re committed to helping you make the switch with confidence. Our Solar Panel Financing Program is designed to provide you with affordable and accessible options to invest in renewable energy while also saving money on your energy bills. With Meezan Bank, you’ll have access to flexible payment plans, competitive pricing, and expert guidance to help you navigate the process with ease.
Meezan Solar offers financing of complete solar panel systems for your home. You can lower your monthly electricity bill by up to 50%, by availing an interest-free solar financing solution. Meezan solar is ideal for homeowners for generating their own source of power. Through net metering, excess power generated by solar energy may also be sold back to the national electricity grid, resulting in a greener environment.
Note: Solar Panel financing will be exclusively available in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi/Islamabad

- Nationality: Pakistani, adult, permanent resident, CNIC holder
- Age of applicant: Minimum 20 years and maximum 60 years or up to the age of retirement at the time of maturity
- Age of co-applicant: Maximum 75 years
- Employment status: Must be permanent
- Income: Minimum monthly gross salary PKR 100,000
- Job Tenure: Current employment for at least 2 continuous years
- Income assessment: Through payslip, bank statement, appointment letter, employment letter and / or audited financials (in case applicant is a paid director)
- Tax payee: Must be an active tax payee with NTN number
- Credit checks: Bank will conduct bureau checks and will conduct verification of residence and office / business place
- References: Two references required
- Financing for flats: Financing for flats / apartments is not available.
- Account in Meezan Bank: Mandatory. If applicant currently does not have any account in Meezan Bank, it will be opened to offer financing.
- Maximum Debt Burden Ratio (DBR):
- 40% for new to industry or having a credit history less than 12 months
- 45% for customers having established history of 12 months or more
- Income: Minimum monthly gross salary PKR 200,000
- Job Tenure: 03 years at current employer and overall, 05 years of experience. Contract must be with direct company, third party contracts are not eligible
- Other aspects: Same as aforementioned for permanent job
- Nationality: Pakistani, adult, permanent resident, CNIC holder
- Age of applicant: Minimum 30 years and maximum 65 years at the time of maturity of financing
- Age of co-applicant: Maximum 75 years
- Income: Minimum monthly gross income PKR 500,000
- Business Tenure: At least 05 years
- Income assessment: Through Bank statement, Audited Accounts, Tax returns. Etc
- Tax payee: Must be an active tax payee with NTN number
- Credit checks: Bank will conduct bureau checks and will conduct verification of residence and office / business place
- References: Two references required
- Financing for flats: Financing for flats / apartments is not available.
- Account in Meezan Bank: Mandatory. If applicant currently does not have any account in Meezan Bank, it will be opened to offer financing.
- Maximum Debt Burden Ratio (DBR):
- 30% for new to industry or having a credit history less than 12 months
- 35% for customers having established history of 12 months or more
- Nationality: Pakistani, adult, permanent resident, CNIC holder
- Age of applicant: Maximum 70 years at the time of maturity of financing
- Age of co-applicant: Maximum 75 years
- Employment status: Retired* pension holder
- Income: Minimum monthly gross pension PKR 100,000
- Income assessment: Through pension book, pension bank statement, documents shall be required from a salaried individual if applicant is still working and getting retired in financing period, etc.
- Tax payee: Must be an active tax payee with NTN number
- Credit checks: Bank will conduct bureau checks and will conduct verification of residence and office / business place
- References: Two references required
- Financing for flats: Financing for flats / apartments is not available.
- Account in Meezan Bank: Mandatory. If applicant currently does not have any account in Meezan Bank, it will be opened to offer financing.
- Maximum Debt Burden Ratio (DBR):
- 40% for new to industry or having a credit history less than 12 months
- 45% for customers having established history of 12 months or more
* For an applicant who is currently on job and is getting retired within the financing period, financing may be allowed for a tenure in which min 75% installments should be paid within employment period and 25% after retirement.
Product Details
- Islamic Mode: Financing to be provided on Islamic concept of Musawamah
- Installment: Un-equal monthly installments
- Discount: Special Discount will be offered to Premium Customer
- Financing Tenure: Minimum 12 months (1 year) and Maximum upto 60 months (5 years)
- Allowed Capacity: From 1KW upto 1000KW
- Financing Amount: Minimum PKR 100,000 and Maximum up to PKR 2,500,000
- Security Collateral: HPA on solar panel and 3 cheques
- Residence Ownership: Property where solar has to be installed must be owned by applicant. If the place is owned by an immediate family member, in such case house owner(s) will become co-applicant. In case of 2 or more owners of property, each and every owner will become co-applicant.
- Co-applicant: In case of co-applicant there will be no income requirement from co-applicant
- On-Grid System Down Payment
- With credit history ≥ 12 month – Minimum 15% maximum up to 50%
- With credit history < 12 months – Minimum 30% maximum up to 50%
- Off-Grid System (No Net Metering) Down Payment
- Minimum = 30% and maximum up to 50%.
- Takaful / After sale: Risk & reward will be transferred to customer after execution of Musawamah contract, so any damage/loss/malfunction/after-sale services will be between financing customer & selected energy partner of the Bank.
Alfalah Green Energy
A term finance facility for customers willing to install solar energy equipment for the generation of electricity ranging from 4 KW to 1000
KW with net metering.
Features and Benefits:
- Customized financing solutions
- Affordable mark-up rates
- Repayment tenure of up to 5 years
- Limit Enhancement facility
- Replacement Financing (Post Facility Pay-off)
Target Market & Eligibility Criteria / Documentary Requirements:
Individuals / Staff (preferred companies) with an intent of net-metering:
- Clean e-CIB report
- Income proof/salary slips/bank statement
- Utility bills for the last 1 year
- Non-objection certificate from all owners in case of joint property
- The installment amount should not exceed 20-30% over and above the 3-month peak bill average
- Load applicability assigned by respective DISCO & Vendor survey report
Commercial, SMEs & Agri-Business:
- Clean e-CIB report
- Proof of being in the business for at least three years (not applicable for Agri customers)
- Utility bills of last 1 year (not applicable for Agri customers)
- Non-objection certificate from all owners in case of joint property
- Installment amount not to exceed 20-30% over and above the 3-month peak bill average (not applicable for Agri customers)
- Load applicability assigned by respective DISCO & Vendor survey report
Suppliers:
Must be registered by the Alternative Energy Development Board. Payments shall only be made to pre-approved vendors/suppliers
Mark-up Rate:
- 6% per annum
Frequency of Payments:
- Principal: Monthly / Quarterly / Bi-Annually
- Mark-up: Monthly / Quarterly
Financing Tenure:
- Up to 5 years with a 3-month grace period
Down Payment:
- Self-Owned Premises & Agri Facilities: 20%
- Rental & Leased Facilities: 25%
- Staff (with an intent of net-metering): 10%
Security:
- Hypothecation of Equipment
- Personal Guarantees
- Security Cheques
- Insurance
- Mortgage of property, cash/cash equivalent securities (shall be case dependent)
Limit Caps:
(adequate collateral as per bank policy is required for the following cases)
- Rental Premises Residential customers: above 2.5 million
- Owned Premises Residential customers: above 4.0 million
- SMEs & Commercial businesses: above 10.0 million
- Agri Customers / Business (Farming / Non-Farming) collateral equivalent to loan amount shall be taken for all cases
- Maximum Loan Amount for single borrower: 400 million
Processing Charges:
Processing charges Rs. 5,000/- or 0.2% of the loan amount whichever is higher, non-refundable per application
Insurance:
Insurance for the first year will be charged upfront with a down payment and will be built in instalments for the remaining years