This document provides an overview of housing finance institutions in India. It discusses the National Housing Bank (NHB), which was established in 1987 as the principal agency to promote housing finance institutions. It also describes several major housing finance companies in India, including HDFC, LICHFL, and HUDCO, and outlines their objectives such as promoting home ownership, increasing funds to the housing sector, and providing long-term financing for housing construction. The document concludes by welcoming the reader and providing contact information for the author.