Is a housing crash coming? Experts break down the market outlook and what could happen nextExperts say a housing market crash in 2026 looks unlikely. Home prices are rising slowly, and supply is still tight. Jobs are mixed but not...
07 Apr, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
Sammaan Capital becomes IHC Group company, receives Rs 5,652 cr in first tranche of stake saleSammaan Capital has officially become an International Holding Company group firm after receiving Rs 5,652 crore in the first tranche of a ...
31 Mar, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
BASIC Home Loan targets Rs 25,000 crore annual home loan disbursals by March 2026Fintech startup BASIC Home Loan aims for Rs 25,000 crore in annual home loan disbursals by March 2026, driven by its AI assistant HOM-i. Th...
28 Nov, 2025, 08.52 PM IST
Centrum finalises the sale of its housing finance arm to Weaver ServicesCentrum Capital is divesting its 56.4% stake in Centrum Housing Finance Ltd (CHFL) to Weaver Services for Rs 430 crore. Weaver Services, ba...
22 Aug, 2025, 03.03 PM IST
Centrum Capital signs agreement to sell Affordable Housing Finance Business to Weaver ServicesThe company’s valuation is approximately Rs 800 crore and Weaver Services is acquiring a 75% stake, with the acquisition cost at approximat...
22 Aug, 2025, 01.29 PM IST
Fintech startup Basic Home Loan raises $4.7 million in a round led by investor Ashish KacholiaThe funding comes after $3.5 million raised in series A funding in October 2021 and a $500,000 seed round from Picus Capital, a Germany-bas...
14 Jun, 2023, 03.49 PM IST
I have a monthly recurring deposit of Rs 20,000. Will I have to pay income tax annually?There is an option available to offer interest income for tax on accrual basis or receipt basis, at the discretion of the assessee. In case...
26 Jul, 2021, 05.24 PM IST
Can I repay my home loan with these mutual fund investments?If you have any mutual fund queries, message on ET Mutual Funds on Facebook. We will get it answered by our panel of experts.
26 May, 2020, 02.56 PM IST
SBI launches realty website to facilitate home buyersSBI-Realty will help customers to choose their desired home from the universe of 3000 SBI approved projects across the country.
18 Jul, 2017, 12.00 PM IST
Seven smart ways to reduce loan burden without stressing your walletIf you also find it difficult to repay your loans, you may need to tweak your approach. Here are some strategies that can help you manage y...
15 Dec, 2014, 09.36 AM IST
Lower home loan rates may not lower EMIs soonEven if the rates go down as expected in the first half of next year, it need not translate into lower EMI for existing home loan customers.
27 Dec, 2013, 03.15 AM IST
Home Loan woes: A switch now may not save borrowers from rising ratesCustomers must exercise caution while transferring loan as there’s no guarantee that new lender won’t hike rates.
06 Sep, 2013, 10.15 AM IST
Switching to another lender may ease your home-loan burdenThere have been several instances where the banks have agreed to re-price the loan when the borrowers expressed their intention to shift to...
20 Jun, 2013, 06.44 AM IST
Don't opt for a lower EMI, shorten loan tenure insteadThe choice of lowering the EMI and keeping more money in hand may sound tempting. But it's best to reduce the tenure of the loan.
03 May, 2012, 10.06 AM IST
- Buying a dream home? Check if you can afford it
While easy availability of home loans has smoothened the task of buying a house to an extent, the actual decision of when to buy one remain...
29 Oct, 2010, 01.55 AM IST
- Home loan counsellors are here
Come January 2009, the home loan market will see the first batch of the new breed of home loan counsellors, who are expected to bring in mo...
21 May, 2008, 02.18 AM IST
- How to live with defaults
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had released a concept paper on Financial Literacy and Credit Counselling Centres.
07 May, 2008, 03.42 AM IST