HOUSING OWNERSHIP ORGANISATION · BENIN CITY, EDO STATE

CALGI
Charis Advantage Life Group International · Own a Home in 12 Months

CALGI helps members buy a ready-built home, build one from scratch, complete a house that's already started, or secure financing to make it happen — through a simple membership model built around one goal: getting you into your own home within 12 months. Pre-qualify in under two minutes and follow your application from sign-up to allocation.

12 Mo.
Path to homeownership
3
Ways to own — Buy, Build, Loan
3
Steps to your PQ code
~90s
Pre-qualification time

ABOUT CALGI

What is Charis Advantage Life Group International?

Charis Advantage Life Group International (CALGI) is a housing ownership organisation based on Ogbelaka Street, Benin City, Edo State. CALGI exists to help everyday members buy a ready-built home, build one from the ground up, complete a house that's already under construction, or secure financing to do any of the above — with one goal: getting members into their own home within 12 months. Every applicant, whatever track they're applying into, moves through the same clear process, from pre-qualification to allocation.

Pre-qualification Assessment

Find out if you qualify to apply — instantly.

Apply for Your Track

Submit your Buy, Build & Complete, or Loan application for review.

Documentation Review

Our team reviews your application and supporting documents.

Get Your Approval

Accepted members begin their 12-month path to homeownership.

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

Four pillars, one membership

Everything CALGI offers works together toward the same goal — every member saving, building shares, borrowing, or investing is working toward homeownership within 12 months.

Savings Plans

Daily, weekly, or monthly contribution plans that build toward your deposit — track progress and top up anytime.

Share Capital

Buy shares in the cooperative to grow your stake and unlock better rates on loan facilitation.

Loan Facilitation

Structured financing for buying, building, or completing a home — with guarantor and repayment options.

Investment Options

Put idle savings to work in cooperative-backed investment plans while your homeownership plan matures.

MEMBERSHIP ENROLMENT OPEN

Become a Founding Member of Charis Advantage

Early members who complete pre-qualification are reviewed first when applications open for their chosen track — Buy, Build & Complete, or Loan Facilitation. Speak to our team for current membership plans and pricing.

Check Eligibility

WATCH & LEARN

See how Charis Advantage works

A quick overview of the three tracks — Buy, Build & Complete, and Loan Facilitation — and the journey from membership to homeownership.

Overview — Buy · Build · Complete · Loan 2:14

HOW IT WORKS

Five steps, from interest to homeownership

The same sequence for every track — pre-qualification, application, review, committee decision, and approval.

01INSTANT

Pre-qualification

Answer a few short questions about which track fits you. Get an instant match result — qualifying applicants receive a Pre-Qualification Code on the spot.

Result in seconds
0210–15 MIN

Track application

Enter your Pre-Qualification Code into the in-site application form for your track — Buy, Build & Complete, or Loan Facilitation.

03WITHIN 3 DAYS

Documentation & application review

Your submitted form and supporting documents are checked against the requirements for your track.

04WITHIN 3 DAYS

Membership committee review

Our team weighs your application and confirms your place in the program.

05BY EMAIL

Decision & activation

You'll receive a decision by email within 3 days of submitting the form. On acceptance, your 12-month homeownership plan is activated.

APPLY

Choose your track

Each track has its own pre-qualification questions and in-site application form.

Buy a Home

Ready-built homes for outright purchase or structured instalments, matched to your household size and budget.

TRACK · BUY

Build & Complete

Support to build a home from scratch, or complete an already-started house — from foundation to finishing.

TRACK · BLD

Loan Facilitation

Help securing financing for your home — structured payment plans, mortgage guidance, and lender introductions.

TRACK · LOAN

MY ACCOUNT

Track your application

Enter the Pre-Qualification Code and the email you used when applying to check your status.

CONTACT

Get in touch

Questions before or after you apply? Reach the CALGI team directly.

Office

2nd Floor, No1,
Ogbelaka Street,
Opp The High Court of Justice,
Benin City, Edo State,
Nigeria.

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