Compare
means to look into the qualities of different substitutes and
rate which one is the best available alternative in terms of price,
features or service. Compare
price means comparing the prices of alternatives available. Here
we will be discussing about the compare prices of home loans in
India.
To
own a home is a far cry for many millions of Indians. Now a number
of banks provide home loans with varying repayment periods. It
has been a boon for the millions to make their dream come true.
Home loans are given at the rate of 80-90% of property value.
Only 10% need to be invested by the consumer. The term may vary
from one year to thirty years. Longer the duration of loans, higher
will be the interest charged. To get a home loan sanctioned there
are various hurdles to pass through. You should submit the income
proof and credit worthiness to the bank. Taking up a home loan
has tax advantages as the interest paid on home loans is taken
as a charge.
The
various providers of Home Loans in India are:
HDFC
Bank, IDBI Bank, Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd,
Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd (HDFC),
LIC
Housing Finance Ltd, Kotak Mahindra, ICICI Bank, Can Fin Homes
Ltd, Citibank, UTI Bank etc.
Guidelines
for Choosing the best Home Loan:
Flexible/Floating
and Fixed Interest Rate:
If you are person shy to take up risk, then fixed interest rate
is the best option or else you can opt for flexible one in which
you can opt for part time fixed and part time flexible.
If
your loan term is more than ten years, then flexible interest
is a better option and vice versa
The
fixed and flexible rates of different banks are discussed below:
FIXED
RATES (percent per annum)
Bank
of Baroda-9-10%
Bank
of India- 8.5 - 9.25%
Canara
Bank-7.75 - 9%
Central
Bank of India-8.5 - 9.5%
Corporation
Bank-8.25 - 8.5%
Dewan
Housing Finance Ltd - DHFL-8.5%
HDFC
8.25 - 8.75%
HSBC
-8%
ICICI
Bank-8.5%
IDBI
Bank-8 -8.5%
Kotak
Mahindra Bank-8 - 8.5%
LIC
Housing Finance-8%
Punjab
National Bank-9.25 - 11%
State
Bank of India-8.5 - 9.25%
Standard
Chartered Bank-8 - 8.5%
Syndicate
Bank-8 - 9%
UTI
Bank-9.75 - 10.75%
FLOATING
RATES(percent per annum)
Bank
of Baroda-8 - 8.75%
Bank
of India 7.5 - 8.5%
Canara
Bank 7.25 - 8.25%
Central
Bank of India 8 - 9%
Corporation
Bank-7.5 - 8.25%
Dewan
Housing Finance Ltd - DHFL-8%
HDFC
-7.5 - 8.75%
HSBC
-8.25%
ICICI
Bank-8%
IDBI
Bank-7.75%
Kotak
Mahindra Bank8 - 8.5%
LIC
Housing Finance-7.5%
Punjab
National Bank-7.75 - 9%
State
Bank of India-8 - 8.75%
Standard
Chartered Bank-7.5 - 8.25%
Syndicate
Bank-8.25 - 8.25%
UTI
Bank-7.75 - 8%
The
lowest fixed interest rate provided in the industry is 8% and
the competitors like Syndicate bank, Kotak Mahindra, HSBC etc
are in the same line providing the lowest at 8% and the highest
is by UTI which comes to 9.75%.In floating rate the minimum starts
from 7% offered by Syndicate Bank and goes to a maximum of 9%.
While
choosing a loan from a particular bank, consumer also compares
the services offered like :
The
term for repayment
Interest
rates
Market
credibility
Risks
involved
Payment
facilities
Value
added benefits
Features
of:
Bank
of India Home Loans:
Purchase
or construct a house or flat
Maximum
limit of Rs 3 crs
Tenure
for a period of 20 years
Prepayment
of loan
Free
life insurance cover
Personal
Accident Insurance cover
Simplified
procedure
HDFC
Home Loans:
Home
loan counseling
Wide
product range
Multiple
repayment options
Disbursement
services
ICICI
Home Loans:
Doorstep
service from initial to final stage of disbursement
100%
funding for select properties
Loan
amount:85% of the value of property, minimum Rs 1 lakh and a maximum
of Rs 1 cr
The
tenure is from 1 -30 years
Conclusion:
Consumers
should be cautious while choosing the home loans. Study and evaluate
the benefits and costs of each available alternative and choose
that suits your budget.
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