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5 Mistakes That Can Increase Home Loan EMI Burden

5 Mistakes That Can Increase Home Loan EMI Burden
First-time home buyers: 5 mistakes that can increase your EMI burden · livemint.com

Buying a house is a big financial decision.

First-time home buyers often make mistakes that can increase their monthly loan payments.

Some common mistakes include choosing a very long loan period, paying a very small amount upfront, not considering extra costs, ignoring how their credit score affects interest rates, and borrowing the maximum amount they can.

These mistakes can make the house more expensive in the long run.

Experts advise buyers to plan carefully to make homeownership financially sustainable.

They should aim for a loan period that keeps monthly payments manageable, make a good upfront payment, consider all extra costs, maintain a good credit score, and borrow an amount that is comfortable even during financial uncertainties.

Key facts

Loan Tenure
Duration of the loan repayment period
Down Payment
Initial upfront payment towards the property price
Credit Score
Numerical representation of a borrower's creditworthiness
EMI
Equated Monthly Installment
Interest Rates
Percentage charged on the loan amount

Quotes

Atul Monga

CEO and Co‑Founder of BASIC Home Loan

“First-time homebuyers often focus on securing the maximum loan amount they are eligible for at the lowest possible EMI, but both approaches can increase the overall repayment burden.”
livemint.com

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