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Advantages or Disadvantages of fixed or floating home loan interest rate

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With the banking system getting digitalized, the popularity of home loan has increased. Along with buying a new house, it also helps in the renovation and extension of a portion of the house. While availing the home loan, you have the option to chose from two home loan interest rate :  1. Under the fixed home loan, the rate of interest does not change irrespective of market changes. 2. Under the floating home loan, the rate of interest fluctuates from time to time.  Both interest rate types are different in their form and nature. Following are the advantages of fixed home loan interest and floating home loan interest: a) under a fixed home loan rate, there is no fluctuations in the rate of interest along with immunity from the changes in the external market. It makes budgeting for the dues easier. b) the floating home loan rate is comparatively lower than fixed rates, so a rise in rate to a certain extent will not have any effect. Disadvantages of fixed and ...

3 Ways to Save your Credit Score as Home Loan Defaulter

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A home loan is a long tenure loan, which means you need to pay your loan EMIs for quite a longer duration. And, if you are going through a severe cash crunch and are not able to pay your installments on time. In such a case, your lender might levy a high penalty on you, which makes it more difficult for you to pay back the loan. To avoid such a situation, you need to take the following steps which might save you from becoming a home loan defaulter and thus keeping your credit score from falling too. 1) You can renegotiate with your lender if you are unable to pay your loan EMIs due to the cash crunch. It might allow you some time so that you make your loan payments later on when you have the cash available with you. 2) You can also opt for a balance transfer facility, which will help you to lower your interest rate on the existing loan along with the enhanced loan tenure. 3) Apply for the loan only after analyzing your budget, as it will be easy for you to pay back the loan well on ...

Easiest Way To Calculate Your Home Loan EMI

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So, now we know how we could easily calculate the EMI on the home loan applied with the lender to buy the dream house of your own. This article will give you a brief understanding of what EMI is, what factor its constitutes, what is the practical approach to calculate EMI in excel as well by using a mathematical formula. Apart from these, one should also be aware of that amount of EMI may differ under two similar circumstances. This may due to the system of calculation followed which may either be a flat-rate system or the reducing balance system while calculating EMI on your home loan. There are a lot of options available with you using which you can calculate EMI on your loan amount in a hassle-free manner which will help you to determine in advance that whether you would be able to pay your loan well on time or not before it falls due which might attract you a penalty. So, before you make a plan to apply for a home loan to meet your housing requirements and the several expense...

Public Bank vs Private Bank: Home Loan Application

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A home loan has a lengthy process and contains numerous conditions. That is why here we assess five major points in the home loan with low interest rate process of public and private banks. a) Interest rate Updation: Private banks are slow to move their interest rate even for existing customers as per the changes in repo rate by RBI. Whereas, in the case of public banks with the change in repo rate interest rate for new as well as existing customers is normally moved. b) Prepayment Charges: Private banks charges an additional percentage fee on outstanding loan amount when you prepay your existing loan. Public banks do not have any prepayment charges. c) Prepayment Limit: Private banks also tend to set the limit on the amount of prepayment which can be done at one time. They would for example have. 25% of outstanding loan as a limit for one-time prepayment. Public banks do not have such conditions. d) Prepayment Period: Private banks have a lock-in of 6 months to 1 year bef...

Tips For Home Loan Under-Construction Projects

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If you want to take a home loan for under-construction projects, there are several things you should be aware of before you apply for a home loan at low-interest rates with the concerned lender. As having the knowledge of these factors will benefit you in the long run as well as the future prospect of your property when you resale it. Usually, lenders sanctions home loan to the builder directly after assessing their creditworthiness and checking whether they have the commencement certificate with them or not. Not having this certificate will allow the lender to not give the loan to your builder. Before making any investment in property, you should be very well aware of certain things like what is the real worth of your property in your location and what price the builder is quoting to you. Also, analyze its resale value when you plan to sell off your property and buy a new one. Make sure that the property should be easily accessible for the buyer who buys it.  Always try to keep ...

Home Loan Borrowers Rights in case of Loan

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Nobody wants to be defaulter but situations arise in life when fulfilling the commitment become difficult due to some unforeseen situation and you become a defaulter. At that time you become financially broken. You should always prepare yourself in advance for all the worst scenario. You must aware about the rights of the defaulter. Some of the rights for home loan borrowers are: Right to have noticed. It is a right in which defaulter has a right to get a notice before starting of a loan recovery process. He/she must get a notice period of 60 days. If within the notice period lender didn't get any response then the lender has a right to take legal action against the borrower. Defaulter has a right to raise his voice if his property get possessed by the lender and he feels that his property is being undervalued. You can raise the objection and declare the price which you feel reasonable. The borrower has a right to check the Identity card of the collection agents, agents ...

Know All types of Home Loans in India

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Everyone desires to buy his/her own house. In present times due to the persistent rise in prices over a period of time, it has become very difficult to buy your own dream house. Buying a house requires a lot of funds, if you don't have sufficient savings for the same then you can take a home loan. There are different kinds of home loan available like a new home loan taken for the purchase of a new house or plot. Home extension loan which can be availed if you wish to extend a portion of your like you want to construct a new house or for adding new balcony etc. If you desire to change the interiors of your house or you wish to change the floor tiles etc., then it would require a huge amount of funds which can be met by borrowing a home improvement loan. If you have a fluctuating income then you can take a home loan overdraft, as you can deposit the additional funds available any time in the overdraft account.  Additional Reading:-  What are the types of Home Loan ...

Know Advantages of taking a home loan

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If you are planning to buy a new home, but are still having second thoughts about it, then just sit back and relax. The best and easy option for you is to apply for a home loan . A home loan should not be looked as a mere debt but as a tool of convenience. We have listed a few reasons which prove that a home loan can be beneficial for you. You will benefit from the rise in prices of the property over time. Your home’s appreciation, in most cases, is likely to surpass the amount of interest you end up paying over the home loan tenure. Also, you have the option to rent it out and earn income. There are no prepayment penalties in case of floating rate home loans. So, whenever you have surplus funds, you can use it for making prepayments on your home loan. A home loan can also help you save a tremendous amount of tax. As a borrower, you can claim deduction both on interest paid and the principal amount of the loan under Section 24 and Section 80C respectively of the Income Tax Act. In...

Get a Joint Housing Loan to finance your Property

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Every individual has a dream of his own house, but purchasing a home is a herculean task because it requires a huge investment. To fulfill the dream of own house, a requirement of joint home loan arises. A joint home loan is a housing loan which is taken by more than one person and the repayment is done with equal financial responsibility. The co-applicant for the join home loan can be the family members, including spouses, siblings etc. Buying a home is not an easy task because it is the biggest financial commitment that an individual makes in his life as the tenure of repayment of the home loan goes up to 30 years. There are various benefits of taking joint home loan such as your loan eligibility become better when you take a joint home loan because of the income of two individual involved in it. Banks are ready to offer higher loan amount as you the repayment capacity increases because more than one person is involved in repayment. Special rates are offered for the women applica...

Check importance of CIBIL Score while taking a Home Loan

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CIBIL score represents the customer's past loan history. Based on this score, lenders assess the risk they face in a lending loan to a customer. If you are looking for a home loan, having a good credit score is important as it brightens the chance of approval of your loan application. On the other hand, with a poor score, your application may or may not get approved. In case your loan gets approved, the rate of interest will be a bit high for you. A lender will give you a lower LTV. Hence, it is advised that you work on your CIBIL score first if it is low as it will improve your bargaining power in terms of getting a lower home loan interest rate and higher LTV. Let's discuss how you can improve your CIBIL score: First is pay all your loan EMIs and credit card bills on time. As late payments and defaults affect your credit score. Avoid multiple loan queries. Avoid settling the previous loan and credit card bills, instead, choose a late payment if necessary. As a late paymen...

Why Flexible Home Loan Interest Rates is a Better Option for Borrowers

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Owning a house is everyone's dream and buying a house requires an adequate amount of funds. If you don't have the much-required funds then you can easily avail a home loan, as there are numerous lenders offering home loan at affordable interest rates. Lenders offer varied kind of offers to seek customer's attention. As a loan applicant, your major concern would be the interest rate applicable. Different lenders charge a different rate of interest while selecting lender you should check home loan interest rate across different lenders.   Home loan is available at two types of interest rate. First is the fixed interest rate, it remains fixed during the entire loan tenure irrespective of the market conditions. Second is a floating interest rate, it keeps changing in response to changes in market conditions. Floating interest rates are low in comparison to the fixed interest rate. Home loans are available at a flexible interest rate as well. A flexi home loan is a ki...

how to sale home with an existing loan on the property

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Planning to sell your house but have an outstanding loan to pay? Here are a few options that can help you with the sale of your home, even when you have an outstanding loan against it. The first option is when the buyer pays from his own savings. In this process, the seller can request the bank to provide a loan outstanding certificate. In return, the buyer can directly pay the down payment to the seller's loan account. So, when the liability is cleared, the bank will hand over the property documents to the seller. Thereafter, the seller will transfer the property in the name of the buyer. The second option is when the buyer takes home loan from the seller’s lender. In such situations, the buyer, the seller, and the bank will enter into the tripartite agreement. If a buyer’s home loan is approved, the amount required to settle the loan of the seller is taken care of and the residual amount is given to the seller. Lastly, the buyer can also take a loan from a different lende...

tips to consider while taking an apartment

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Buying a new flat or apartment for yourself is one of the most crucial decisions of your life. It involves huge financial investment and hence, you must keep few things in mind before buying the property. Before looking for an apartment, it is important to set a budget for yourself and look for the property in that price bracket. Once the builder quotes the price for the apartment, compare it with neighbouring areas to verify the price. Next, you should check the location of your apartment. You should look for a place that is conveniently located near your place of work or an educational institute that you’re attending. You must also make serious inquiries about the plot of land, its legalities, and various other aspects to avoid any legal disputes in the future. As a buyer, you should have a clear knowledge of the timeline for possession. Generally, most developers seek a 3-6 month grace period for final delivery of the project. If you don’t get the possession on time, they will be...

How Transfer Your Home Loan Balance Helps to Reduce Your EMI

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Home loan balance transfer is the process of paying off one home loan by getting another loan at a cheaper interest rate. The primary motive to opt for a balance transfer is to save money on interest payments. If a new lender is offering you a lower interest rate, then you can save considerably on the interest payments and you can surely make a switch. However, a small difference in the interest rate is of no benefit as banks charge 1% processing fee in the case of loan transfer. If there is a significant difference then a switch is worth the effort and cost involved. Further, before applying for a home loan balance transfer, you are required to fulfil certain eligibility criteria such as the minimum age at the time of application must be 21 years or above and repayments have to be completed before the age of 70. You should have been in employment/ business for at least 3 years of which current employment should account for at least 1 year. In addition, you must be running a hom...

Factors Which Affect your Housing Loan Eligibility

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Before applying for a home loan, it is important to determine your home loan eligibility which is dependent on several factors. The first important factor that you need to keep in mind is your age. The early you apply for a home loan, the more is the possibility of a bigger amount getting sanctioned to you by the bank. Next is your qualification and experience. If your academic credentials and work experience are impressive, the banks may sanction a higher amount of loan. Your qualification and work experience predict stability and progress fairly well. Also, a credit score of 650 and above is considered good for a housing loan. A lender can use credit score to assess your repayment capacity before approving the loan. Further, having a regular and stable income is a necessity if you want to get your loan approved. This varies according to your profession. Missing EMIs regularly on your existing loans, or making EMI payments after the due date are also a cause of concern for you...

Tips To Apply For a Best Home Loan in Delhi

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Delhi, India's national capital is well known for its cultural heritage. The desire for better jobs and higher education has led to an increase in migration of population from other parts of India. This had further led to an increase in demand for owned houses. But due to rising prices of property, purchasing a housing loan  in Delhi ain’t an easy thing. You can turn your dream of owning a house in Delhi into reality, as there are many lenders offering home loans at attractive prices. Following tips will help you to get best home loan deals in Delhi:  Before applying for a home loan always compare interest rates offered by different lenders. Along with interest rates compare tenure, eligibility criteria, processing fee and various other factors of different lenders.  Having a good credit score is an important factor, as it can help you in getting a home loan at the lowest interest rate. Usually, a credit score of 650+ is considered good for a home loan. Use...

How Can you Build Better Future For Your Children's

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In order to build a secure financial future for your child, it’s important to plan the investments which you think will help you to meet your financial goals. We have listed few investment options that you can choose from. A life insurance cover is an important component of your financial plan because you can name your child as a beneficiary. Your child can make the use of funds in case of a parent’s untimely demise. You can also buy a property for your kid as it will not only help them save their income by eliminating the need for buying a new house but will also secure their future housing Loan . You can also open a savings account in the name of your child if he is less than 18 years of age. It is also known as ‘minor account’. For accounts of minors below the age of 10 years, the guardian must operate the account. They are also allowed to set the limit on the withdrawal amount. Next on the list is Fixed Deposits – they offer a higher rate of interest than a regular savin...

planning to take a home loan at better interest rates in Mumbai

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Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra and is one of the fastest growing cities in India. From Bollywood to fashion to delicious street foods, Mumbai has something to offer for everyone. If you are also planning to move to Mumbai and need funds to buy your dream house, you have the option to avail a home loan in mumbai .  There are several banks and NBFCs that offer home loans at attractive interest rates. However, before applying for a home loan, you are required to fulfill certain eligibility criteria such as – you should be 21 years or above at the time of application and repayment have to be completed before the age of 70. In addition, you must have a regular source of income along with a good credit score of 700 and above. You are also required to submit few important documents to avail a home loan in Mumbai. The important documents that you need are: KYC documents (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Driving License, Passport), bank statements and latest ITR with the computati...

9 Steps to Understand Well About SBI Home Loan

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When we talk about home loans, SBI is one of the largest facilitators of home loan in India . It offers a wide variety of home loan products meeting the requirements of different customers. The bank offers lowest interest rate with a tenure of up to 30 years. Some of the salient features of SBI home loan are: Special discount for women borrowers, flexible payment options, no hidden charges, exclusive packages depending upon individual needs of customers. You can apply for SBI home loan online as well as offline. Process to get offline home loan from SBI is as follows: You are required to keep all property related documents ready which includes booking receipt as well as the copy of the cheque. Then you need to visit the advocate to get the property documents verified. Post legal stage, a property valuator from the SBI panel will evaluate the property and issue a letter to the borrower. After this, the borrower must visit SBI along with all the required documents and the applic...

Benefits of Tranfering Home Loan | MyLoanCare | Housing Loan

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Home loans are quite in demand because they allow you to become the owner of your dream home. Borrowers of the home loan have a facility of transferring their home loan from one bank to another. This is called home loan balance transfer . Choosing balance transfer is beneficial for borrowers in a number of ways. Borrowers of home loan can opt for balance transfer if they find interest rates of other lenders low.