HOME LOAN TRANSFER CHARGES
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.
Banks in a GST fix over RBI's directive to levy penal charges
The Reserve Bank of India's directive to levy penalties only in the form of 'penal charges' is posing a tax dilemma for banks. Banks fear that the indirect tax on such levies would attract the goods and services tax (GST). The new rule, which came into force from April 1, 2024, was brought in by the central bank to ensure "reasonableness and transparency" in disclosure of penal interest. However, banks have asked the tax authorities to spell out their stand on the issue.
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).
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.
At home with Home Ministry, ready to fight terrorism
Amit Shah reassumed charge at North Block, New Delhi, emphasizing commitment to national security under PM Modi. Implementation of new criminal laws is a key priority.
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Fund released for farmers was due month ago, PM Modi did no special favour to them: Congress
Congress criticizes PM Modi for delayed release of PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi fund, calling it farmers' legitimate entitlement. Demand for legal MSP, farm loan waiver to benefit farmers.
Fund released for farmers was due month ago, PM Modi did no special favour to them: Congress
Taking charge as prime minister in his third term, Modi on Monday signed his first file authorising the release of the 17th instalment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi fund, amounting to nearly Rs 20,000 crore that will benefit around 9.3 crore farmers.
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.
HDFC Bank reduces interest rate on this loan: Check details
HDFC Bank has revised its marginal cost of funds-based lending rates (MCLR), according to its official website on June 7, 2024. HDFC Bank’s benchmark marginal cost of funds-based lending rates (MCLR) ranges between 8.95% and 9.35%.
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.
Rajkot civic chief, police commissioner and two other IPS officers transferred
Gujarat's state government has transferred the city's police commissioner, two other IPS officers, and the civic chief following a fire that killed 27 people in a recreation centre in Rajkot. The transfer was without postings, and Brajesh Kumar Jha was appointed as the new police commissioner. Rajkot Municipal Commissioner and IAS officer Anand Patel was also transferred.
Policy on project loans after RBI final rules, says SBI
“The idea to insert a clause with explicit mention of passing it on to the borrower is in line with RBI’s strict stance of making loan documents transparent,” said one of the persons cited above. Secondly, when the regulator increases provisioning norms so sharply, it expects banks to pass them to the borrower, otherwise the purpose of raising the provision is defeated, he added.
Cheapest home loan interest rates: Banks home loan rates for amounts up to Rs 30 lakh
Latest home loan interest rates: Your income and repayment capabilities mostly decide your home loan eligibility. The interest rate applicable to your home loan is effective on the day of disbursement.
Project loan provisions to impact earnings due to limited pass-through: Banks to RBI
Banks face challenges passing on higher provisions due to competition and pressure to maintain relationships. RBI proposed a 5% provision increase for project, commercial, and real estate loans. Lenders may find it difficult to raise rates, impacting project viability and borrower bidding process.
8 must-have Network Switches for seamless connectivity
Explore this curated list of 8 essential network switches designed to enhance connectivity and streamline data transfer. Whether you're seeking reliable switches for small-scale setups or robust solutions for enterprise-level networks, this article covers a diverse range of options to suit various needs and budgets.
Gold loan interest rates 2024: SBI, PNB, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Bank of Baroda
Latest gold loan interest rates: Gold ornaments, including gold coins that banks sell, can be pledged to get a gold loan with little paperwork and a reasonable interest rate. Here is a look at different banks' latest gold loan interest rates, as per the bank websites.
HDFC Bank home loan, car loan, personal loan borrowers, check HDFC Bank latest lending rates here
The Marginal Cost of the Fund-Based Lending Rate or the MCLR is the minimum interest rate that a financial institution needs to charge for a specific loan. Check latest MCLR, base rate, benchmark PLR offered by HDFC Bank.
How to make most of the annual bonus: Save 56% more if you invest Rs 2 lakh in equity mutual fund than prepaying home loans
This is the time of the year when many people get their annual appraisal done and receive their hard earned performance bonus or incentives. This is a significant amount which everyone wants to make the best use of. If you have a home loan outstanding then there is always a tendency to make a partial prepayment to bring down loan outstanding. However you also have the option to invest in equity MF which can potential give good return over long term. So you need to check which option works better for you.
RBI directs lenders to review their lending practices in line with fair practice code
Some lenders are resorting to certain unfair practices in charging interest rates such as charged interest on loans from the date of sanctioning or execution of the loan agreement rather than from the date of disbursement.
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 .
Does the new income tax regime suit you? Find out who should move from the old tax regime to the new one
With the start of the new financial year, companies are reaching out to their employees to select the tax regime for 2024-25. This is an important decision because you can do it only once in a financial year. Once you make a choice, your income will be taxed as per the tax structure of that regime
6 steps for borrowers to reduce home loan EMIs as RBI to keep higher interest rate for longer
Home loan borrowers have witnessed one of the worst nightmares when the interest rate home loan shot up significantly in 2022 and 2023 after multiple repo rate hikes by RBI. Since then they have been paying higher EMIs and eagerly waiting for the interest rate to come down. Their wait seems to be getting longer as RBI holds the repo rate however, there are many other steps they can take to reduce their home loan EMIs.
BoB announces special offers for women account holders on International Women's Day
Bank of Baroda offers special benefits for women account holders on International Women's Day, including interest rate concessions on loans and processing fee waivers. These benefits are available for accounts like the BoB Mahila Shakti Savings Account or the BoB Women Power Current Account, opened by June 30, 2024. Loan facilities must be availed of by December 31, 2024. Debadatta Chand, MD and CEO of Bank of Baroda, expressed support for women and women-led enterprises, emphasizing the bank's commitment to their financial empowerment and independence.
How to differentiate between good debt and bad debt? Harsh Roongta explains
Harsh Roongta advises paying off expensive loans like credit cards or unsecured loans first. Fixed income bearing investments should be used before considering a top up loan on a home loan to pay that off. Fixed deposits can be used to repay loans through linked savings accounts for liquidity and high interest.
Delhi court extends interim bail to Supertech chairman R K Arora by 30 days
A Delhi court on Friday extended the interim bail to R K Arora, the chairman and promoter of realty major Supertech Group, in a money laundering case by a month on medical grounds. Additional Sessions Judge Devender Kumar Jangala extended the relief noting that the genuineness of the medical reports submitted by his lawyer was not disputed.
HDFC Bank bets on housing loan products to boost its CASA
HDFC Bank’s market share in the retail home loan segment has risen by 20% on incremental disbursement, and it is seeing 3.6% growth sequentially – the highest amongst peers.
Home loan EMIs may fall 3.5% this year despite RBI MPC holding repo rate
RBI MPC announcements today: A 0.5% drop in your home loan interest rate can save you Rs 3.83 lakh if the interest rate on your Rs 50-lakh loan for 20 years comes down from 9% to 8.5%. This will give much needed relief to old home loan borrowers who have seen their interest rate rise sharply within the last 3 years.
Is there a charge for prepayment of home loan?
Home loan prepayment: Most banks discourage prepayment because it results in a loss for them. Banks incur additional charges for rerouting the cash through the credit channel when you want to pay off a loan earlier than expected. Here are banks and their charges of pre closure of home loan.
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