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I stay in Bharuch, a city in Gujarat. I am planning to book a flat of 2bhk in this city. The apartment is still under construction and I need home loan to buy that home. My queries are:

  • How much per cent can I get home loan (I require 90 per cent of total cost). So it is possible by any bank?
  • If the apartment is under construction and I have applied for loan then what will be the EMI condition. Few say till I get possession of house I will be charged only interest as EMI while other says I will be charged EMI with interest and principal amount. So what is correct and best way to me to do?
  • Presently am staying in a rented house. So if EMI starts I will be in trouble as I need to pay both loan and house rent. So please guide me.

Ans: If the apartment cost is below 33 lakh then you can get a 90 per cent of the flat cost (not including stamp duty/registration charges) as a loan. 

As long as the project is registered with RERA and approved by the concerned lender you will get a choice between paying just interest till possession (called pre-EMI in banking jargon) or starting off the EMI on the disbursed amount. The choice is yours.

During the years in which the property remains under construction no tax benefits are available for any loan payment – whether interest or principal. 

Finally, don’t buy under-construction flats where delays are rife. Just buy a ready to move in flat.

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Tax Benefits: Home loans offer tax benefits under Sections 80C and 24(b).
SIP Continuation: You can continue your SIPs, growing your investments over time.
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EMI Burden: Monthly EMIs can strain your take-home salary of Rs 39,500.
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Evaluating Using Savings and Assets
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EMI (Assumed): Rs 10,000 (approx)
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