Home loans, explained before you talk to a bank
A home loan funds the purchase, construction or renovation of a house and is secured against the property itself. Tenures run longer and rates are usually lower than for unsecured loans, and the bank checks the property along with your income.
Who banks lend to
Salaried and self-employed borrowers with steady, documented income. Banks look at your income, your existing EMIs, your credit history, your age at the end of the tenure, and whether the property clears their legal and technical checks.
How much you can borrow
Banks fund a share of the property value and cap the EMI at a portion of your monthly income after existing EMIs. The exact share, the rate and the final amount are decided by the bank once it has seen your documents and the property papers.
What it costs
Interest is charged on the outstanding balance and repaid in equal monthly instalments. Expect a processing fee, valuation and legal charges, and stamp duty on the loan agreement. Use the EMI calculator to see how amount, rate and tenure change the monthly figure.
Documents the bank usually asks for
Nothing is needed to compare or enquire. The bank asks for these once it picks up your enquiry.
- PAN card and Aadhaar
- Address proof
- Salary slips and bank statements, or ITRs and financials if self-employed
- Agreement to sell or allotment letter
- Title documents and approved building plan
Home loan plans from our partners
Our banking partners share plans with us as they open them up. Here is where home loan plans appear.
Questions about home loans
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Other loan types
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Personal loanWedding, medical bill, travel or debt consolidation. Unsecured, for salaried borrowers.
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Business loanWorking capital or expansion for proprietors and companies with an operating history.
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Pension loanFor pensioners whose pension is credited to a bank account.
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Railway loanPersonal loans where Indian Railways staff are assessed as their own employer category.
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