With the entry of commercial banks in the home loan segment, the borrower is spoiled for choice. How does one pick the best home loan and decide whom to take it from? Here is … READ FULL STORY
The Union Budget 2017-18 has proposed some provisions, which will boost the affordable housing sector but at the same time, will discourage tax payers from treating real estate as an investment class. One such … READ FULL STORY
Under the present tax laws, a person is taxed on profit from the sale of any immovable asset held as a capital asset, under the head ‘capital gains’. For computing capital gains, the immovable … READ FULL STORY
For housing loan approvals, banks carry out certain due diligence, before sanctioning the same. This process consists of two distinct parts. In the first part, the bank/ housing finance company, will conduct a scrutiny … READ FULL STORY
The year 2017 has begun on a good note for home loan borrowers, with significant cuts in interest rates being announced by most banks. Experts point out that the reduction in the interest rates, … READ FULL STORY
Your credit history and credit score used to play a decisive role in determining whether you would get a home loan or not and it would stop there. You would get a home loan, … READ FULL STORY
The substantial cut of 0.90% by the State Bank of India in its marginal cost of funds-based lending rate (MCLR), has created a lot of interest amongst the general public and borrowers, in particular. … READ FULL STORY
When opting for a home loan, buyers have a choice between three types of schemes – fixed, semi-fixed and floating interest rates. Choosing the correct scheme can be a tricky affair. Various factors can … READ FULL STORY
Often people pick booking under-construction properties over ready houses because of their lower rates. However, they do so without realising the risks involved; both, the income tax and financial implications. This feature deals with … READ FULL STORY
Home buying requires a high level of financial preparedness. In places like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR and other metro cities, the EMI on home loan is normally very high due to higher property prices. Therefore, … READ FULL STORY
When a buyer opts to purchase a home, s/he may come across various payment plans. Nonetheless, one should check out the pros and cons of each plan, before making a choice. Down payment … READ FULL STORY
Generally, it is observed that people who opt for affordable homes, are also first-time home buyers. Therefore, they need proper guidance and financial support to make the right decision. “Interest rates on home loans … READ FULL STORY
The central government introduced the reverse mortgage scheme in 2008. Under the scheme, senior citizens were provided with a facility to get money, in the form of monthly or lump-sum payments, or a combination … READ FULL STORY
