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Iran Expands Support for Retirees: Marriage Loans for Children & Pension Adjustments Announced
New Marriage Loan Initiative for Retirees’ Children
The National Pension Fund of Iran, under the leadership of CEO Hojat Mirzaei, has launched a new loan program to support the children of retirees and pension recipients for marriage expenses. The initiative aims to alleviate financial burdens on retirees’ families while encouraging social stability through family formation.
Key Loan Details:
- Eligibility:
- Marriage contracts must be dated March 2024 or later.
- Applicants must be covered under the National Pension Fund.
- Only children of retirees or surviving spouses qualify.
- Loan Amount: 600 million rials (60 million tomans).
- Terms:
- 5% service fee.
- 60-month repayment period (5 years).
- Disbursement after document verification by the designated bank.
Required Documents:
- Retiree’s national ID and birth certificate.
- Couple’s (bride & groom) national IDs and birth certificates.
- Marriage certificate and details page.
- Retiree’s bank account details (Bank Saderat Iran) and contact information.
How to Apply:
Applications are exclusively online via the National Pension Fund’s portal (eservices.cspf.ir):
- Select “Marriage Loan” from the main menu.
- Upload scanned documents.
- Submit and receive a tracking code.
Registration opened on July 22, 2024, with periodic extensions through the year.
Pension Adjustments for Retired Educators
In a parallel development, Deputy Director of the National Pension Fund Oghani Arani confirmed the allocation of funds for the second phase of pension adjustments for retired teachers from 2021. Payments will be processed alongside August 2024 pensions, fulfilling the government’s commitment to retirees’ welfare.
Collaboration with Retailers for Retiree Benefits
A new agreement was signed with Tara Platform to provide retirees with:
- 10 million tomans in credit for purchases at partner stores (e.g., Digikala, Hyperstar, Ofogh Koorosh).
- Two-month repayment via automatic pension deductions.
- Launch details will follow technical preparations.
Government’s Commitment to Retirees
Mirzaei emphasized these measures reflect Iran’s ongoing efforts to support retirees through financial relief and social programs. The initiatives align with broader policies to strengthen household economies and honor pension obligations.
Stay updated via the National Pension Fund’s official channels.
