Home Loan For Women
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No, a housewife cannot independently apply for a home loan for women owing to the lack of a steady income. However, she can be a co-applicant.
Yes, in the case of home loans for women, interest rates are lower. At Kotak, home loan interest rates start from 8.49 % which is among the lowest in India.
According to the home loan eligibility criteria for women, the borrower’s husband, son or unmarried daughter are allowed to be the co-applicant.
Usually, banks provide a home loan for women that is equivalent to 85 % of the property cost. In some cases with a good credit record, they may even increase the limit.
Home loan processing fees for women are usually up to 0.5 % of loan amount for salaried individuals and up to 1 % for self-employed professionals.
Home loan tax benefit can be availed on principal and interest amount as well as stamp duty when the primary or co-applicant is a woman.
Yes, an affordable home loan balance transfer facility is available to women applicants as well. The interest rate starts at 8.49 % per annum.
Most Indian states charge a stamp duty which is 5 % to 7 % of property’s total value. Women get a concession of 1 % to 2 % on already ascertained stamp duty.
Yes, women enjoy a lower EMI as most lenders offer them a lower interest rate. Kotak Bank’s home loan calculator can help you find out the exact EMI amount.
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