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Getting A Home is Simpler With Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

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The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana has made the home buying much more convenient and affordable. The scheme aims to provide houses to about 20 million people, from urban and rural areas, latest by March 30, 2022. As per the policy, the low-income groups get housing loans at 6.5%, for a period of up to 20 years. The scheme covers people under three categories- EWS and LIG Group- People with an annual income of up to Rs 6 lakhs are covered in this group, The group avails a subsidized interest rate of 6.5%, on a loan amount of 6 lakhs. MIG-1 group- The group covers people with an annual income of up to Rs 12 lakhs. The subsidized interest offered is 4% on an amount of up to Rs 9 lakhs. MIG-2 group- People earning up to Rs 18 lakhs annually are covered in this group. The group enjoys a subsidy of 3% on the loan amount of up to Rs 12 lakhs. To avail the subsidies linked with the scheme, the applicants, however, need to fulfill certain eligibility criteria, as listed below: No member of...

Difficulties Faced by Pregnant Women for Availing a Housing Loan

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Getting a home loan is very easy nowadays if you meet the eligibility criteria as prescribed by the lender. A home loan can be availed by a salaried individual, self-employed professional, or any woman who is about to deliver a baby. There are certain misconceptions and myths regarding pregnant women availing home loans, which make it pretty tricky for women to avail of a housing loan . Some Difficulties to Avail for Home Loan are:-  Like there is a myth that pregnant women would not be able to pay back the loan to the lender, which is not at all correct. If she was a salaried woman and had a considerable amount of savings, she can pay off the loan back in time. Another hurdle that comes in the way of pregnant women is the general assumption f the lender towards the women, and it is her faithfulness towards the job after giving birth to the baby. If any lender does not approve of the home loan to pregnant women, she can apply for a home loan with an NBFC to get better flexib...

Why taking a joint home loan is a good idea?

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Joint home loans with co-applicants help in improving your loan eligibility. In a joint home loan application, the eligibility is improved by the co-applicants independent source of income and credit history. When you take a home loan jointly with your wife, daughter or mother, and the property is owned by her individually or jointly, some states offer a lower fee for property registration. Succession and other legal issues are reduced if you jointly own home with your husband or wife. If one of the applicants is unable to pay the loan amount due to unforeseen situations, the bank doesn’t need to fear about defaulting on loan payment since there is another borrower who can pay the EMI. The bank combines incomes of both the applicants involved which means a proportionately higher loan amount of loan will be sanctioned to them. You can also earn tax benefits if you opt for a joint home loan. Each co-applicant is required to fill separate application forms and provide individual do...

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...

7 Reasons For Home Loan Rejection

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Taking a home loan is one of the most crucial steps in building or buying a new house. Hence, it is important to be aware of the reasons that might impact the approval of the same. We have listed a few reasons for which your home loan can be rejected. The first and foremost reason for your home loan getting rejected is a poor credit score. A low credit score means that you have a history of defaulting on loans or credit card bills repayments. Thus, always make sure to pay your EMIs and credit card dues on time. Job stability is also an important aspect that lenders check before approving the home loan. As per the bank’s requirements, you should be employed in a particular organization for at least three years to apply for a home loan. Further, your home loan may get rejected if your age is close to the retirement age. Try to rope in your spouse or employed children to increase the chances of your loan approval. Banks also do not accept all types of properties as securities for ho...

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...

Tips To Get Quick Home Loan Approval

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Home loan provides the necessary funds required to help you invest in a home to fulfill your dream of own house. By doing some basic homework, you can easily get your home loan application approved.  Let’s discuss some simple preparatory steps you can follow for the easy approval of your home loan application:  Having a good credit score (650 and above) is considered good. Check your credit score before applying for the home loan . In case of a bad credit score, it can be improved by paying your existing loans and credits on time without fail. The amount of loan you are eligible for is directly proportional to your disposable income and inversely related to your EMIs on existing debt. So try to get rid of your existing debts. Home loan is usually allowed 75% to 90% of the property’s value.  The rest is to be paid as down payment. So keep your down payment ready for the quick approval of your application. Prepare the list of the documents required and...