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  • Can you get a home loan after 60? Here is what really matters

    Can you get a home loan after 60? Here is what really matters

    Banks do lend to senior citizens, but the real question is whether the loan will make your life easier or more stressful.

  • Should you switch your home loan to another bank? Here’s how to decide

    Should you switch your home loan to another bank? Here’s how to decide

    Lower interest rates can look tempting, but switching your home loan is not always the smart move. Here is how to decide.

  • That home loan rate you chose years ago? It could be costing you more than you think

    That home loan rate you chose years ago? It could be costing you more than you think

    A small difference in interest rate doesn’t feel like much at first, but over 20 years it can quietly add up to lakhs.

  • Planning to build your own house? What to know about home loans, EMIs and tax benefits

    Planning to build your own house? What to know about home loans, EMIs and tax benefits

    A home loan for self-construction works a little differently from buying a flat. Understanding how lenders disburse money and how tax benefits actually apply can save you unpleasant surprises later.

  • Best time to prepay your home loan and how it can save you lakhs

    Best time to prepay your home loan and how it can save you lakhs

    Prepaying a home loan can dramatically cut interest costs, but timing matters as much as the amount you pay.

  • How staying on the wrong home loan rate quietly increases costs

    How staying on the wrong home loan rate quietly increases costs

    Many homeowners lock themselves into higher costs without realising it, and the damage shows up slowly, not all at once.

  • Chasing the cheapest home loan rate? Why crossing a credit score of 800 changes the game

    Chasing the cheapest home loan rate? Why crossing a credit score of 800 changes the game

    The difference between a “good” and an “excellent” credit score may look small, but when you are taking a home loan, it can quietly decide how much you pay for the next 20 years.

  • You have a good credit score. So why did your home loan get rejected?

    You have a good credit score. So why did your home loan get rejected?

    A good credit score opens doors, but it does not guarantee approval. Lenders look at far more than just one number—and that is where many borrowers get caught off guard.

  • That small home loan rate cut might be doing more work than you think

    That small home loan rate cut might be doing more work than you think

    A tiny dip in your home loan rate can quietly change the math of your entire loan.

  • Should you move your home loan to a new lender? A clear-eyed guide before you switch

    Should you move your home loan to a new lender? A clear-eyed guide before you switch

    A lower interest rate looks tempting, but a home loan transfer only makes sense if the maths and the mechanics both work in your favour.

  • Paying your home loan EMIs via credit card: Is it a good idea?

    Paying your home loan EMIs via credit card: Is it a good idea?

    More lenders now allow EMI payments through credit cards, but the convenience comes with conditions that borrowers should understand before shifting their monthly repayment routine.

  • How to withdraw EPF for buying a house or repaying a home loan

    How to withdraw EPF for buying a house or repaying a home loan

    Using your retirement corpus to fast-track your home purchase or close a loan can make sense in some cases – but only if you understand the rules, limits and risks properly.

  • Buying a home in your 40s? Here are key things to keep in mind

    Buying a home in your 40s? Here are key things to keep in mind

    A home purchase at this stage needs careful balance between EMIs, savings and long-term security.

  • Home loan interest rates: fixed vs. floating — what’s right for you?

    Home loan interest rates: fixed vs. floating — what’s right for you?

    Understand the difference between fixed and floating home loan rates to choose the one that best fits your budget and comfort with risk.

  • The smart way to pick a home loan that fits your life

    The smart way to pick a home loan that fits your life

    A smart home loan isn’t just about the lowest rate—it’s about picking terms that fit your life and finances.

  • Home loan: Compare top banks for lowest interest rates and EMIs

    Home loan: Compare top banks for lowest interest rates and EMIs

    Compare home loan interest rates from top banks, with rates starting from 7.3% and EMIs ranging from Rs 39,670 to Rs 44,986 for a Rs 50 lakh loan over 20 years.

  • Should you switch your home loan now? Here’s when it really pays off

    Should you switch your home loan now? Here’s when it really pays off

    Move only when the rate cut beats all fees and you keep (not stretch) your remaining tenure—early in the loan is where the big wins are.

  • Home loan vs. self-funding: Which is better for buying property?

    Home loan vs. self-funding: Which is better for buying property?

    Balancing financial comfort and long-term gains depends on your liquidity and investment goals

  • Save lakhs on home loans: Compare best rates from top banks

    Save lakhs on home loans: Compare best rates from top banks

    Top banks offer competitive home loan rates, with Canara Bank and Union Bank of India starting at 7.3 percent interest, while HDFC Bank starts at 7.4 percent interest for a 20-year loan tenure.

  • What happens if you miss an EMI on your home loan?

    What happens if you miss an EMI on your home loan?

    A single slip can feel harmless, but it has ripple effects on your money and your credit history.

  • HFCs offer competitive home loan rates: Top picks with interest rates from 7.45%

    HFCs offer competitive home loan rates: Top picks with interest rates from 7.45%

    Housing finance companies offer home loans at interest rates starting from 7.45% with EMIs starting from Rs 40,127 for a Rs 50 lakh loan.

  • RBI holds rates: Lower your EMI smartly with these steps to ease the home loan burden

    RBI holds rates: Lower your EMI smartly with these steps to ease the home loan burden

    Internal balance transfer to a lower interest rate for a home loan is always the easiest path, with less paperwork and without the need for a property revaluation, according to experts.

  • Home loans: Top NBFCs that offer the lowest interest rates

    Home loans: Top NBFCs that offer the lowest interest rates

    Bajaj Finserv and LIC Housing Finance top the list of non-banking companies that currently offer the cheapest home loans, with interest rates starting at 7.35-7.5 percent.

  • RBI keeps repo rate unchanged: Check home loan rates of top banks

    RBI keeps repo rate unchanged: Check home loan rates of top banks

    Home loan rates range from 7.3% to 9%, with Canara Bank and Union Bank offering lowest rates at 7.30% for Rs 50 lakh loan.

  • Buying insurance with a home loan is not compulsory. Should you still get it

    Buying insurance with a home loan is not compulsory. Should you still get it

    Understanding the role of home loan insurance can help you make an informed decision about protecting your family’s financial future.

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