BENEFITS OF A HOME LOAN BALANCE TRANSFER
Economic cracks are getting exposed in the 2024 market bounty
Dispiriting trends that have been visible for months now alongside the frenzy for megacap tech stocks and private credit – are on display yet again. Companies with dicey balance sheets have underperformed anew in June. Equal-weighted stock benchmarks where disruptive AI market leaders have the same weighting as industrial bellwethers have lagged yet again.
Indian diaspora sends home over $100 billion for second year in a row
My 2023-24 remittances were influenced by migration trends, job opportunities, and costs, with the US as the primary source. India remained the top recipient, fueled by IT professionals moving to North America and Europe.
How an IT professional took revenge against his manager's 'No Work From Home' policy
An IT professional, frustrated with his company's strict 'no work from home' policy, deleted Microsoft Teams and email from his phone to ensure he was unreachable after office hours. This defiant move garnered widespread support online after a screenshot of his Reddit post went viral. Many applauded his stance, highlighting the benefits of remote work and the importance of maintaining work-life balance.
Step-by-step process for a home loan balance transfer
Transfer your home loan wisely by comparing offers, verifying eligibility, submitting required documents, negotiating terms, and finalizing the balance transfer for reduced EMIs and long-term savings.
Central govt employees seek rationalised income tax slabs and old pension scheme from Budget
Central government employees are advocating for key reforms in the Union Budget 2024-25. Their demands include rationalization of income tax slabs, the restoration of the old pension scheme, the establishment of the eighth central pay commission, improved home loan recovery terms, enhanced medical facilities, and income tax exemptions for pensioners.
Axis Bank-Citibank credit card migration: 9 Citi cards transferred to Axis Bank; new credit card names, benefits, reward points
Axis Bank-Citibank credit card migration: Citibank credit card holders should note that your card number, CVV, and transaction limits will stay the same after the migration. Your annual fee, spend-based fee waiver limits, and statement date will also remain unchanged. After the migration, you will have a combined credit limit across all your Citi-branded Credit Card(s) and Axis Bank Credit Card(s).
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PM-Kisan world's largest direct benefit scheme: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has claimed that the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi is the largest direct benefit transfer scheme in the world, using technology to ensure it reaches its intended beneficiaries. He expressed gratitude to the 64 crore voters of Kashi (Varanasi) for electing him and praised the strength of Bharat's democracy.
Not getting the home loan amount you want? How to increase home loan eligibility with minimal cost
Your dream of purchasing a home of choice may suffer a serious set back if the lender is not willing to give you the loan amount that you need. You may either have to drop your plans or get a costly loan to bridge the gap. However, now you have another option to get the additional loan amount with a minimal cost with IMGC default cover. Know how it works.
The ‘buy now, pay later’ option is like a disease: Satish Mehta, Athena CredXpert
"A credit card is the most expensive piece of plastic in the world. You are charged 40% interest if you don’t pay on time. You would think it’s fine to pay 5% minimum due balance, but they still charge an interest on the outstanding amount. One should avoid treating credit cards like money in pocket," says Satish Mehta, Founder, Athena CredXpert.
Home loan interest rates June 2024: These banks offer cheapest interest rates for home loans above Rs 75 lakh
Home loan interest rates June 2024: A home loan is a secured loan for a borrower to buy a home. The loan amount is repaid via equated monthly installments (EMI). Here is a list of banks offering the best home loan interest rates for loans above Rs 75 Lakh.
Loan demand for rural homes, tractors may rise on govt push
"We believe a likely surge in rural credit demand, higher affordability and government push toward financial inclusion with ease of regulations in the microfinance sector. A likely credit-linked subsidy scheme (CLSS) in the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana would drive credit growth going forward," ICICI Securities said in a report.
OC must for possession letter: CREDAI wants UP RERA to reconsider order
In a statement on June 8, the Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) said it was mandatory for promoters to receive OC (occupancy certificate/ completion certificate) of a project, before offering possession letters to allottees. According to UP RERA, this was done "to prevent arbitrariness" being done by the promoters through the offer of possession letters sent to flat buyers and to eliminate the disputes arising between them due to this.
Taking a home loan? 5 ways you can reduce cost of borrowing and save money
The longer the tenure of a loan, the higher the interest burden. Home loan rates will not come down as the RBI has kept policy rates unchanged. If you are planning to buy a house with a loan, ET Wealth suggests some ways to reduce the cost of borrowing.
ITR filing: Compare your tax outgo in old and new tax regime before finalising one for FY24
Sudhir Kaushik of TaxSpanner.com tells readers how they can optimise their tax by rejigging their incomes and investments. TaxSpanner estimates that Vivek Jaiswal can have a surplus of almost Rs.60,000 if his salary is rejigged to include tax-free perks and if he opts for the new tax regime. Here's how
Should you buy a house now before property prices soar or wait for home loan interest rates to drop?
A favourable wealth effect, driven by a sharp rise in the equity markets, is enticing many first-time homebuy ers to take the plunge, while affluent buyers are looking for second homes. If you are a fence-sitter, still unsure about when to buy a house, this market presents a big dilemma. Is it the right time to buy a house?
CIBIL or credit score drop can cost you Rs 19 lakh more on a Rs 50 lakh home loan; 4 ways to avoid it
Many social media users are reporting sudden credit score dips. Erroneous transactions, lender misreporting, and late credit card or BNPL payments, over-utilisation of credit limits are some culprits. If you have a poor credit score or CIBIL score, you'll have pay to a few lakhs extra for any big-ticket loan such as a home loan. It pays to be aware of why credit scores drop suddenly and how it can impact your life. ET Wealth Online speaks to various experts to decode how to maintain a healthy credit score or CIBIL score.
Upward GDP projection and no change in interest rates welcomed by industry and economists
Industry leaders and economists widely accepted RBI's monetary policy stand of no change in interest rates. Besides upward projection of GDP growth for FY25 from 7 per cent to 7.2 per cent is welcomed by the Industry.
High FD interest rates may not last long despite RBI status quo; is this the last window to book fixed deposits at higher rates?
FD Interest Rates: RBI in its MPC meeting on June 7 kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.5%. This marks the eighth consecutive MPC with status quo, benefiting fixed deposit investors with high rates. However, going forward the interest rate cycle to reverse. The potential for a rate cut later in the year is anticipated.
Home loan borrowers may have to wait longer for lower EMIs but a rate cut likely this year; how to make the most of it
Home Loan Interest Rates: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its recent Monetary Policy Committee meeting decided to maintain the repo rate at 6.5%, prolonging the wait for home loan borrowers seeking relief from high interest rates and increased EMIs. Despite the current pause in repo rate the possibility of a rate reduction this year is still there.
Home loan borrowers may have repaid higher amounts
In FY23, for instance, the combined outstanding home loan portfolio of public sector and private banks and housing finance companies, which account for a big majority of the home loan market in the country was, Rs 3.62 lakh crore. But disbursements were much higher - at Rs 8.08 lakh crore. In terms of growth, while the outstanding portfolio grew 16%, the disbursements expanded 20%, according to the data released by the National Housing Bank.
Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah asks banks not to adjust drought relief funds against farm loan dues
CM Siddaramaiah emphasized the need for officials to work efficiently amidst higher-than-normal rainfall and the ongoing code of conduct. Siddaramaiah disapproved of the way insurance firms were handling the crop loss insurance claims. Such conduct would bring bad name to the government, he said, and asked officials to discuss with insurance firms and make life easy for farmers.
Can you transfer EPF account from unexempted trust to EPFO, exempted trust?
EPF account transfer from unexempted trust: Many salaried individual have Employees' Provident Fund account either with EPFO or exempted trusts. However, what if you have an EPF account with unexempted trusts? Does EPF scheme rules allow an EPF member to transfer the unexempted trusts to EPFO or exempted trusts? Read on to know about it.
Responsible Innovation, how a blueprint for collaborative action is advancing global healthcare
On the occasion of the Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW), Dr. Asma Ibrahim Al Mannaei, Executive Director of the Research and Innovation Centre, discusses the UAE's prioritisation of healthcare in driving investments and partnerships focusing on advancing technology and attracting top talent and fostering collaboration with India reflecting shared challenges and opportunities in healthcare. Overall, collaboration with global partners and investment in manufacturing capabilities exemplify the UAE's commitment to healthcare excellence and innovation, while initiatives like Malaffi enhance data-driven services. Read on to discover how ADGHW aims to faciliate responsible innovation in healthcare, even as the UAE emphasises patient rights protection in an era of advancing AI and data usage.
PNB Housing Finance expects 17% loan growth in FY25 aided by increase in branch network
The housing finance company opened 100 branches last year, which will help in expanding business including in affordable segment.
Paying off your home loan vs investing: What's best in a bull market?
Decide between home loan prepayment and equity investments in a bull market by evaluating risk, financial stability, and personal goals. Balance debt reduction with potential returns for a decision aligned with your financial well-being.
Top-up home loan: All you need to know
Anyone who has taken a home loan and has completed one year of repayment without missing any EMIs is eligible for a top-up home loan.
TVS Holdings to acquire 80.74% stake in Home Credit India Finance for Rs 554 crore
TVS Holdings Ltd on Friday said it will acquire 80.74 per cent stake in Home Credit India Finance Pvt Ltd for an aggregate consideration Rs 554.06 crore.
Banks homing in on a bigger share of expanding realty pie; loans almost triple the pace in FY23
Bank loans to commercial real estate, including residential construction, nearly tripled last fiscal year at 23 percent, amounting to Rs 3.97 lakh crore. If the impact of the merger of HDFC with HDFC Bank is included, the loan growth increases to 38.9 percent, with outstanding loans reaching Rs 4.48 lakh crore as of March 31. Property analysts note growth across segments, with the top seven property markets witnessing total sales of 74,486 apartments in the quarter, following a record-breaking quarter in December.
Home loan interest rates April 2024: Banks offering cheapest interest rates for home loans above Rs 75 lakh
Latest home loan interest rates: When evaluating the eligibility of your home loan, you should examine its cost. This includes interest payments, processing fees, administrative costs, prepayment penalties, and other expenses. Here is a list of banks’ home loan interest rates for April 2024 .
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