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- Completion Certificate/ Statement
- Downpayment / Margin Money
- Encumbrance Certificate
- Fixed Interest Rate
- Floating Interest Rate
- Foreclosure
- Loan Processing Fee
- Loan to Value (LTV) Ratio
- No Objection Certificate (NOC)
- Occupancy Certificate
- Pre Approval
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What is Monthly
Reducing Balances
method?
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Can I transfer my
Loan multiple times?
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Impact of Home Loan
on Lifestyle
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Why buy a home? What
is the best time for it?
(Why Buy Why
Now)
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What is EMI for loan
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What is a Home Loan?
Why should you take a home
loan?
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Buying your first
home? Here's all the things
you need to
know
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What Is A Home Loan
EMI And How Does It
Work?
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What Are Things A
First Time Home Buyer Should
Know?
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Your Guide To
Understanding Equated Monthly
Installments
(EMI)
watch video
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What are Bank
Approved Projects?
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What are RERA
guidelines
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Whats an EMI?
Read
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Floating Rate vs
Fixed Rate
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Know all about Credit
Report
Quick read
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Secured/Unsecured
Loans
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Documents required
for Home Loan
Quick read
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Understanding Home
Loan Sanction Process
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What happens in the
Home Loan disbursement
process?
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When and why are Home
Loans disbursed in
tranches?
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Tax benefits on your
Home Loan
watch video
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How does Tenure
impact EMI
watch video
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Whats an EMI?
watch video
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Carpet Area, Property
Buit up area
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Under Contruction
Property disbursement
Read
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End use property vs
Property investment
Quick read
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Should you sell your
home before moving to a
bigger home?
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Financial planning to
upgrade to a bigger
home
Quick read
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When should you
upgrade your Home?
Quick read
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How big your next
home should be?
Quick read
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Does taking a home
loan mean I cannot take
another loan?
watch video
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Top Up Loan Vs Home
Improvement Loan: What
Should You Choose?
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Need More Money After
Taking A Home Loan?
Here's The Next Step
Forward
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What Are The Factors
Affecting Top Up Loan
Interest Rate?
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Top up loan vs
Personal Loan: Everything You
Need To Know
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What are the charges
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Acre
A unit of area equivalent to 43,560 square feet or 4,047 square meters approximately. It is a commonly used term for larger land parcels in India.
Allotment Letter
A letter issued by the developer (private or state development agency) allotting a particular plot or unit in an under development or under construction project. This letter is important in availing loan from banks. It is generally superseded by builder-buyer agreement once that is signed.
Amortization
The loan payment consists of a portion which will be applied to pay the accruing interest on a loan, with the remainder being applied to the principal. Over time, the interest portion decreases as the loan balance decreases, and the amount applied to principal increases so that the loan is paid off (amortized) in the specified time.
Amortization Schedule
A table which shows how much of each payment will be applied toward principal and how much toward interest over the life of the loan. It also shows the gradual decrease of the loan balance until it reaches zero.
Co-Borrower
A party or individual who cosigns a mortgage loan. Co-borrowers are jointly liable with the other borrower for the balance of the loan period.
Completion Certificate/ Statement
A certificate/ statement issued by the local development authority certifying that all necessary works have been completed and that the property is fit for occupation. In case of private development, such certificate can be given by the builder to individual unit owners at the time of possession.
Downpayment / Margin Money
The part of the purchase price of a property that the buyer pays in cash and does not finance with a loan
Encumbrance Certificate
A report issued by Registrar of Assurances or Sub-Registrar's office after due verification of the relevant documents certifying that the property in question is free from all encumbrances such as loans, leases, easements or restrictions
Fixed Interest Rate
An interest rate on a loan that remains fixed either for the entire term of the loan or for part of the term and does not increase or decrease with market fluctuations.
Floating Interest Rate
An interest rate that is allowed to move up and down with the rest of the market or along with an index.
Foreclosure
A situation in which a homeowner is unable to make principal and/or interest payments on his or her property loan, so the lender, be it a bank or building society, can seize and sell the property as stipulated in the terms of the loan agreement.
Loan Processing Fee
A fee paid to a lender (bank) for processing application of a loan. This fee is charged by the lender to cover its administrative and other application related costs.
Loan to Value (LTV) Ratio
The amount of the loan financed as a proportion of the property value, expressed as a percentage.
No Objection Certificate (NOC)
A certificate issued by the concerned local authority that the plans are in order and conform to the guidelines and rules in force. In other words, the authority concerned has NO OBJECTION to the commencement of construction
Occupancy Certificate
A certificate issued by the local development authority certifying that all necessary works have been completed as per the sanctioned plans and that the property is fit for occupation. The OC is issued after clearance from the water, electricity, sewerage, fire fighting authorities etc.
Pre Approval
An evaluation of a potential borrower by a lender to determine whether the borrower qualifies for a loan
Principal
The amount borrowed or still to be repaid. The part of the monthly payment that reduces the balance of the loan.
Refinance
The process of paying off one loan with the proceeds from a new loan using the same property as security.
Resale Property
Resale signifies that a property is being sold by the person who was allotted the same property. In other words, when property once purchased is now put on sale by the initial buyer, the property is said to be on resale.
Stamp Duty
Stamp duty is the tax governments place on legal documents, usually in the transfer of assets or property.
Title Search
An investigation of public records into the history of ownership of a property to check for liens, unpaid claims, restrictions or problems, to prove that the seller can transfer free and clear ownership.
Under Construction Property
A property which has received all necessary approvals from authorities, raised funds from private investors or financial institutions, appointed the construction contractor and is currently under construction.
FAQs
What is the best advice for buying a home?
The best advice for buying a home is to plan carefully, assess your budget, explore Home Loan options and choose a property that fits both your present and future needs. Always ensure you are financially prepared to make a down payment and pay other costs.
How can I prepare to buy a home for the first time in India?
To prepare for your first home purchase in India, assess your finances, calculate affordability, check your credit score and explore Home Loan options. Save for a down payment, research property locations and understand the legal aspects to make an informed decision.
What are the requirements for a first-time home buyer in India?
A first-time home buyer in India needs to have a stable income, good credit score, savings for down payment and property-related documents. A Home Loan eligibility check is essential to understand the borrowing capacity based on income, age and credit history.