Choose the loan most appropriate for you
If you have to borrow, choose the right product keeping in mind cost, tenure, flexibility and other terms. For instance, it may save you lot of money if you consolidate your personal loan, credit card overdrawn balances and replace them with home equity loans.
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What is everyone asking? (Q&A)
What factors should be considered when taking house loan?
At the outset, you should have a clear understanding of the transaction process involved to calculate mortgage payments. Several factors are taken into consideration while calculating mortgage payments. The principal or the total amount which is needed to be borrowed must first be considered. The next factor to consider is the amount of interest that you will have to pay on the principal amount. This varies with different lenders but can also depend on the person’s credit score and other factors. Next, you should consider the amount of tax payable on the property. This tax is called the property tax and is included in the monthly payments on mortgage. Finally, there is the home insurance policy which a person must have bought before the final deal on loan is made.
How will my eligibility for taking loan be assessed?
The eligibility of a home loan sanction depends upon the level of equated money installments (EMI) the applicant can afford in repaying the loan. Most lenders in India consider all EMI payments a person has made, such as car loan, personal loan and so on. Generally, the maximum combined EMI permissible is about 45-60% of a person’s gross salary. Once a lender is satisfied with the applicant’s EMI payment capacity, it calculates a figure for the total home loan that can be sanctioned. Lenders also generally expect that the applicant will self-finance at least 15-20% of a home’s cost amount as upfront payment and sanction the remaining 80-85% as the loan amount.
How a lender does determine the interest rate?
Interest rate is usually one of the first factors a borrower has to take into account and be most concerned with. Lenders have varying rates to offer but they are generally determined by a person’s credit score, which means, they depend on the risk level a lender is willing to take when crediting a person. By securing collateral in exchange for the loan, the lender reduces the overall risk due it considerably. If a borrower fails to pay back the loan, the lender gets to keep whatever collateral has been offered.
What other factor can help to get the loan quick?
Another key factor is collateral terms, it determines how quickly and under what circumstances a lender can claim right over the collateral. A borrower should therefore, understand the terms clearly to avoid any misunderstandings. Sometimes, a lender can come after the collateral within 30 days, while others let some more days of non-payment pass before calling up.
What about the loan tenure and EMIs?
Loan duration, EMIs are two factors important factors for a borrower to understand. EMIs sometimes comprise only the interest part for the initial months while the principal remains the same. Further, the longer a loan term, the lower the EMI amount, but the interest rate will be higher. This means the borrower is paying more for the money.
When do penalties and Fees come into picture?
A borrower should ensure he understands the fees and penalties for repaying the loan early, for missing payments, for late payments, for refinancing of the loan, among others.
If the above factors are not considered properly before securing a loan, paying off the amount at a later stage could become a huge headache, especially if there happens to be a financial setback.
There are so many banks, NBFCs and other institutions giving loans, how should choose?
Since markets these days are filled with financial institutions that offer loans, you should look for lenders who are offering at the lowest interest rates. Interest rates and costs vary from one credit provider to the other.
EMIs with longer tenure cost me less?
You must ensure that you go through the credit document thoroughly and understands all the terms of repayment. He should make it a point that he does not take a loan which has a repayment option of a long period as doing so will cost him more. Furthermore, borrowers must also ensure that they have planned their repayments before applying. Time must also be devoted to consider the interest rate and other charges.
What else should be considered while taking loan?
Even if a borrower has gone through the terms of agreement and has understood them well before signing the documents he should never put his signature on any blank documents; doing so could rise to unnecessary complications and push him further into deeper debts. Another important factor you should never borrow from one lender to settle the dues of another. It is also important for the borrower to talk to his lender if he is in a position where he is unable to make his repayments as agreed in the credit document.
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