RBI’s decision to slash the SLR rate by 100 basis points to 23 percent has pleasantly surprised many. Banks had witnessed tight liquidity position in last few months, but the current move by RBI would ease the pressure, to some extent. The effect of RBI’s step has been taken immediately by the State Bank of… Read More »
Anxiety, cheer, joy, worry, nerves, confusion, clarity, lack of clarity – these are the range of emotions that engulf us the moment we start thinking of buying our first home. Irrespective of our financial standing, a first home has a very special emotional place in our heart. Then, why should it be a cause for… Read More »
The Reserve Bank of India has brought about many new directives and guidelines in order to curb speculation in the property market as the sector stands poised for a revival post recession recovery. One of the guidelines that has dampened the mood of real estate developers as well as prospective home buyers is the exclusion… Read More »
When saving for a home loan, plan on increasing the down payment over and above the limit that needs to be paid RBI recently brought in a new ruling effective from February of this year to curb property values being inflated. Accordingly stamp duty, registration and other taxes like VAT and service tax will be… Read More »
She discussed the idea with her close friend Ashwath, who suggested she put the inheritance in a fixed deposit and get a home loan, as she could avail tax benefits for her income. Suchitra decided to mull over this and do her research on the subject.
The Reserve Bank of India has brought about many new directives and guidelines in order to curb speculation in the property market as the sector stands poised for a revival post recession recovery. One of the guidelines that has dampened the mood of real estate developers as well as prospective home buyers is the exclusion… Read More »
As anyone who just moved into their own house will know – it is a wonderful feeling to step into a freshly painted and furnished brand new home! Owning and moving into a new home can be a very fulfilling moment!
“Transfer of immoveable property by way of sale can only be by a deed of conveyance (sale deed). In the absence of a deed of conveyance (duly stamped and registered as required by law), no right, title or interest in an immoveable property can be transferred,” the Judge ruled in a Supreme Court judgement sometime… Read More »
Optional Adjustable Rate Mortgage, is a loan product which, in addition to having a very low down payment (usually 5% of the home value), gave the borrower an introductory period during which he could choose to pay the interest due alone for the month or to pay an even lower repayment termed “minimum payment”. Making… Read More »
The most significant advantage of a joint home loan is the increase in home loan eligibility. Incomes from all joint home applicants are pooled in to enable the applicants to obtain a higher loan amount towards purchasing their dream home. All the joint home applicants are eligible for tax rebates under Section 80 C for… Read More »