Home Loan conversion fees is one of the mysteries for home loan borrowers. I receive multiple queries wherein borrowers paid Home Loan conversion fees multiple times but still their home loan interest rate is more than the interest rates offered to the new borrowers. I have covered this topic in my post, Why higher interest for existing home loan customers? The problem here is that existing borrowers have NO other benchmark to compare. I also agree that home loan interest rate offered to new borrowers should be the benchmark for existing borrowers. Let me share an interesting case in this ... Read More
Impact of Base Rate Cut on Home Loans
Impact of Base Rate Cut on Home Loans is the hot topic these days. RBI surprised twice by out of cycle Repo Rate cuts of 25 basis points each or 0.25%, Banks were reluctant to cut Base Rate. Despite the public displeasure of both RBI and the Govt, Banks stood firm on their stand. As i highlighted in my post that RBI is King without Kingdom, a very little can be done by RBI in this regard. Rather i will say, its a cartelization similar to that of Telecom and Airline Companies. Only 2 banks i.e. Union Bank of India and United Bank of India cut the base rate to benefit customers. As these banks ... Read More
Pay High Interest for Higher Loan to Value Ratio
Indian Home Loan Market is gradually maturing. Sometime back a very imp news which went unnoticed was regarding setting up of India Mortgage Guarantee Company (IMGC). India Mortgage Guarantee Company is promoted by IMF, AIG and NHB (National Housing Bank) which in turn is wholly owned subsidiary of Reserve Bank of India (RBI). All HFC's (Housing Finance Companies) have to register with NHB before starting Housing Finance Business. Now you must be wondering why i am sharing this background and as a borrower how will i benefit from setting up of India Mortgage Guarantee Company. Lets check it ... Read More