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Stable economy boosts India's housing market to new heights, scales 11-year peak
The housing property market across India is seeing substantial growth in sales volumes, driven by stable economic conditions and continued confidence, even amidst higher mortgage rates. This uptrend is led by the top eight cities, including Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad, propelling the country’s residential real estate market to an 11-year high in sales volumes during the first half of the year.
Bajaj Housing Finance launches Sambhav Home Loans for first-time home buyers
Borrowers will have attractive interest rates with affordable EMIs and the option to choose a repayment tenor of up to 20 years. With this, Bajaj Housing Finance will offer a full suit of offerings in the housing finance sector covering all customer categories.
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.
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.
Loan interest rates in June 2024: These 6 banks have revised loan interest rates in June 2024
Latest loan interest rates: Banks regularly, usually on a monthly basis, assess their marginal cost of lending rates (MCLR) to account for variations in their financing costs and other pertinent aspects. Here are the top banks and their lending rates offered in June 2024, reflecting the changes in MCLR.
Latest SBI loan interest rates June 2024: State Bank of India hikes interest rates on these loans
SBI loan interest rates June 2024: The State Bank of India (SBI) has hiked the marginal cost of funds-based lending rate (MCLR) on select tenures by 10 basis points (bps), making most consumer loans costlier for borrowers.
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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.
Home loan EMI payment saving tips: How to repay a Rs 50 lakh home loan in less than 10 years
The longer the loan tenure, the higher the interest burden. For example, on a Rs.50 lakh loan at 9% for 10 years, the total interest paid is Rs.26 lakh. If extended to 15 years, the interest shoots up to Rs.41 lakh; on a 20-year loan, the interest outgo is Rs.58 lakh. Borrowers are advised to keep the loan tenure as short as possible to minimize interest payments. Even if we assume that the interest rate will not remain static at 9% for the full tenure of the loan, the borrower will still end up paying a lot of interest. (Text by Yasmin Hussain/ET Bureau)
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.
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?
Should you buy a house now or rent it? Key factors that will help you to decide
While property market dynamics play a big role in effecting this decision, equally important is your personal financial situation and lifestage. There are other factors to consider. If you are thinking of buying a house, here the key things you need to check.
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.
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%.
Builders want reduction in repo rate in RBI's next monetary policy to boost housing sales
Real estate developers urged the RBI to lower the repo rate in the upcoming monetary policy to reduce home loan interest rates and stimulate housing demand, as the RBI maintained the rate at 6.50%. Industry experts anticipate potential rate cuts in the future to boost the real estate sector further amid strong market performance.
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.
Indians pay more in down payments and home loan EMIs than Singaporeans! Entrepreneur explains the math
Entrepreneur Akshat Shrivastava compares buying a house in Singapore and India. In Singapore, a 1 million SGD house requires 27% upfront payment with a 4% home loan interest rate. In India, a 2.56 crore house demands 30% upfront payment and 8-9% home loan EMI.
Should you buy a second house with a loan?
The key consideration in making this decision is to assess how it will impact their financial plan and goals. Shoaib or his wife might want to pursue alternative career options, take a break, or start their own business. They must ensure that they are not forced to continue with their jobs against their will because they find themselves in debt.
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.
U.S. existing home sales drop 1.9% in April, pushed lower by high rates and high prices
Existing home sales fell 1.9% to 4.14 million in April, with median prices rising to $407,600. Lawrence Yun expressed frustration over the sales drop.
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.
Gold prices flat ahead of key US inflation data
Americans last month braced for generally higher inflation pressures over the next few years and accelerating home price increases, according to a report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
US stocks near record highs with inflation prints in focus
Of the 459 S&P 500 companies that reported through Friday, 77.3% beat analysts' profit estimates, according to LSEG data. The long-term average is 66.7%. At 11:24 a.m. the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 47.17 points, or 0.12%, to 39,560.01, the S&P 500 gained 2.90 points, or 0.06%, to 5,225.58 and the Nasdaq Composite gained 42.66 points, or 0.26%, to 16,383.53.
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.
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.
Monetary, prudential steps' tango helps cut home loan NPAs
Prudential measures like risk weights and loan-to-value adjustments, along with interest rates, will be more effective in repayments of loans. This will also help in housing credit growth and controlling the asset quality of banks' home loan portfolios, it shows.
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