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NHA beneficiaries may now pay housing amortization fees online

April 17, 2023 Jun I. Legaspi 1576 views

EFFECTIVE Monday, April 17, 2023, National Housing Authority (NHA) beneficiaries nationwide may now pay their housing amortization fees at the comfort of their homes.

This, following the partnership of the NHA with Maya Philippines Inc. on the launching of the online payment.

By downloading the Maya mobile application and registering, housing beneficiaries may settle their dues; receive billing notices and remittance of collected payments through email or via SMS notifications.

In fulfilling the memorandum of agreement signed by NHA General Manager Joeben Tai and Maya Philippines Inc. Associate Director Marvin C. Santos on October 28, 2022 to adopt the new digital online service, the NHA is pushing forward more innovations to make the authority’s processes more accessible to its clientele, leading to a beneficiary-friendly transactions, and collection efficiency.

Apart from efficiency in payments, remittances and billing, the digital payment service will also open up livelihood opportunities to beneficiaries who intend to become merchants in their respective communities for Maya e-wallet cash-ins.

Moreover, the newly-launched online development is in accordance with Republic Act (RA) 8792 or the Electronic Commerce Act of 2000, mandating all government agencies to accept payments through electronic means; and with RA 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018, which directs all offices and agencies to improve their transactions and procedures.

The goal of the Build Better and More (BBM) Housing Program of the NHA under GM Tai’s leadership is not only to provide more quality housing for Filipino families, but also to create sustainable communities within the NHA’s housing projects by providing livelihood opportunities, and easing the authority’s processes for more efficient transactions with beneficiaries.

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