Can a mutual fund SWP pay your home loan EMIs? 15 years of data says think againMost investors struggle as they watch their portfolio shrink while EMI obligations remain fixed. The temptation to stop the SWP or redeem t...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Thinking of prepaying your home loan? CA says why you might be doing it wrongChartered accountant Paaras Gangwal advises caution on home loan prepayments. He explains that early loan prepayments yield significant sav...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
How a simple home loan EMI calculation before you apply can reduce your interest burdenA home loan EMI calculator is an invaluable tool for financial planning, allowing users to estimate monthly repayments, total interest, and...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
RBI holds repo rate, but for how long will relief for home loan borrowers continue?The RBI’s decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% has provided relief to home loan borrowers, but rising inflation could trigger ...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Paying home loan for 30 years? CA explains the hidden trap behind the home loans and the only way to beat itHomebuyers often overlook the true cost of 30-year home loans. Early EMIs primarily pay interest, not principal. Chartered Accountant Nitin...
29 May, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
US Stock Market: Treasury yield surge sparks mortgage hedging frenzy, deepens bond selloffRising Treasury yields are forcing investors to sell government debt. This is due to increased risks from higher interest rates and fewer m...
22 May, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsGiven the latest news flow from the Gulf region, the probability is high that we might once again see the bulls attempting a comeback. As u...
20 May, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
Rs 42,000 salary, Rs 3 lakh debt and 634 credit score: CA explains how a teacher built Rs 11 lakh wealth in just 4 yearsNitin Kaushik shared how a 34-year-old teacher transformed her finances despite earning Rs 42,000 monthly and carrying Rs 3 lakh debt at 18...
20 May, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
25-year-old earning ₹1L/month asked to take ₹92 lakh loan for parents’ property deal; family expects flat value to soar in 5 years; sparks debt trap concernsA 25-year-old earning ₹1 lakh a month has sparked debate online after revealing how his parents want him to become the primary borrower for...
18 May, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Man took Rs 45 lakh home loan in 2018 & cleared it 8 years early. But friends say he made 'financial mistake'. Here’s why the internet is dividedA Reddit user sparked debate online after revealing they paid off a Rs 45 lakh home loan eight years early by putting every spare rupee tow...
13 May, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Planning to take home loan? 5 smart ways to maximise your benefitsThe amount you borrow should depend on your personal financial situation, including monthly expenses, existing liabilities, lifestyle needs...
01 May, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Rs 25L loan, Rs 3L bonus: CA says don’t prepay your home loan yet and recommends 3 things insteadA chartered accountant's advice challenges the common instinct to immediately prepay home loans with bonuses. Instead, building an emergenc...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
Wealth Hack of the Day: Save Rs 18.31 lakh on Rs 50 lakh home loan with this prepayment trickA prepayment strategy can significantly reduce your home loan tenure and interest payments. By paying one extra EMI annually on a Rs 50 lak...
16 Jan, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
Home loan prepayment of Rs 50,000 vs Rs 1 lakh per year: Which option can save Rs 29 lakh on Rs 40 lakh loan?Paying off a home loan faster can be achieved through partial prepayments. For a Rs 40 lakh loan at 8.5% interest, prepaying Rs 50,000 annu...
04 Sep, 2025, 11.50 AM IST
Home loan: This strategy will save Rs 16 lakh on Rs 40-lakh loan, finish it 6 years earlyInterest rates on floating rate home loan, especially EBLR home loans, have risen by almost 2.5% within last 16 months due to which the EMI...
21 Sep, 2023, 03.21 PM IST
Prepay this much of your home loan to save Rs 17 lakh interestThe total interest for a Rs 50 lakh home loan outstanding with remaining tenure of 20 years, where the interest rate has risen from 7% to 9...
03 Jan, 2023, 02.16 PM IST
- When to prepay a home loan to avoid penalty
A good way to reduce your home loan burden, especially when rising interest rates are bloating your EMIs, is to prepay it.
12 Sep, 2011, 03.36 AM IST