High hopes dashed: UK cost-of-living woes snare PM StarmerBritons are unhappy with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government. Cost of living worries are high. Economic problems persist since 2008. R...
22 May, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Former Yes Bank CEO Rana Kapoor, Sudhir Valia booked in a fraud case by the Mumbai PoliceMumbai Police have filed a fresh FIR against former Yes Bank co-founder Rana Kapoor and investor Sudhir Valia for an alleged ₹1,000-crore f...
16 May, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
Criminal breach of trust case registered against ex-Yes Bank CEO Rana Kapoor, othersMumbai Police have filed a case against former Yes Bank MD Rana Kapoor and others. The FIR alleges illegal transfer of mortgaged property w...
15 May, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Lending money to friends or relatives? Why guaranteeing loans and personal lending can put your finances, credit score, and goals at riskWhen a friend or a relative asks you for a personal loan, always seek time. There is no need to feel pressurised to respond immediately. So...
11 May, 2026, 12.36 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
HELOC rates today, December 1, 2025: Home equity borrowing just got cheaper — Is December the turning point as lenders brace for another Fed shift?HELOC rates today: Home equity line of credit rates slipped again on December 1. The national average HELOC rate stands near 7.64%, accordi...
01 Dec, 2025, 08.04 PM IST
RBA keeps cash rate steady at 3.6%, watches future inflation data closely, no relief in mortgage repaymentsThe Reserve Bank of Australia held its cash rate steady at 3.6%, pausing after a previous cut due to a surprising inflation uptick. Despite...
04 Nov, 2025, 10.36 AM IST
RBA to cut interest rates in July: What this means for Australian homeownersAustralia's financial outlook anticipates a Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cash rate cut of 25 basis points on July 8, 2025, lowering the ...
07 Jul, 2025, 08.03 AM IST
Canada to allow first-time homebuyers to opt for longer, 30-year mortgagesCanada extends mortgage terms to aid first-time homebuyers amid housing challenges. The government aims to alleviate affordability issues a...
12 Apr, 2024, 10.57 AM IST
As India sets to play house once againIndia's housing market can sustain an orderly price escalation given the degree of urbanisation of the economy. Cost push escalation has su...
06 Oct, 2023, 10.51 PM IST
Australia pauses interest rate hikesThe Reserve Bank of Australia has left interest rates on hold following ten successive rate hikes, which have angered homeowners struggling...
04 Apr, 2023, 12.51 PM IST
RBI rate cut to benefit securitised home-loan books: Moody'sThe recent RBI cuts will help counterbalance the higher costs and help prevent further mortgage rate rises, Moody's said.
11 Apr, 2019, 05.11 PM IST
Should you buy a house or stay on rent?People prefer to rent a house when they pay substantially less as rent than what they would be paying if they were to buy a house on loan.
31 Dec, 2015, 04.09 PM IST
- RBI sees red over teaser home loan rates
RBI's worries stem mainly from fear that borrowers may find it tough to repay the loans once interest rates go up. Loan eligibility norms |...
13 Jan, 2010, 07.47 AM IST
- UK mortgage approvals rise for 11th straight month
Britain's battered mortgage market is slowly recovering but consumer lending remains low.
30 Nov, 2009, 07.04 PM IST
- Senior citizens can now afford to retire
Payout from reverse mortgage scheme to be treated as 'loan' & not 'income' in the hands of borrower.
30 Jul, 2007, 04.34 AM IST
- Should you take loan against property?
It’s now possible to get finance against mortgage of immovable property.
30 Jun, 2006, 11.50 AM IST