While it may be tempting for a home loan borrower to transfer his/her loan to a bank that offers lower rates, there are several charges and procedures that the applicant should consider

After Axis Bank introduced its ‘Shubh Aarambh Scheme’ of home loans, where the borrower would get credit of 12 EMIs, ICICI Bank has come out with a 1% cash-back EMI scheme. We compare both the schemes, to ascertain which is better

Axis Bank has recently introduced a home loan scheme called ‘Shubh Aarambh Home Loans’, which offers waiver of 12 EMIs. We examine how this scheme works and the eligibility criteria for borrowers

What are the various factors that will change under the Goods and Services Tax regime, vis-à-vis home loans and how will it impact borrowing costs? We take a look

With many banks lowering their lending rates, we examine the impact on the home loan segment and the factors that borrowers need to be aware of, to get the best deal

The government has proposed to cap the loss adjustment from rental income from property, to Rs 2 lakhs per annum. We examine how this move is likely to impact real estate investors in the long run

Considering that people often opt for long tenures on their home loans, even a small miscalculation in the loan amount that one opts for, can result in major financial trouble

In the current market scenario, we explain the financial benefits of investing in a ready house as opposed to an under-construction property

The Reserve Bank of India, in its monetary policy review on June 7, 2017, made several announcements that could augur well for home buyers and developer. We look at each announcement and its impact