A mortgage loan is a secured loan, where you use your property as collateral to borrow money. The lender retains ownership of your property until the loan is fully repaid.
Types of Mortgage Loans:
- Home Loan: Used to purchase a residential property.
- Loan Against Property (LAP): A loan obtained by using an existing property as collateral
Key Features of Mortgage Loans:
- Secured Loans: Lower interest rates than unsecured loans due to the property as collateral.
- Long Tenure: The repayment period can extend up to 30 years.
- EMI Structure: Repayment is usually through Equated Monthly Installments (EMIs).
- Tax Benefits: Tax deductions can be claimed on the interest paid on the home loan.
- Prepayment charges: Some lenders may charge a fee for prepaying the loan.
Factors affecting mortgage loan eligibility:
- Income stability
- Credit score
- Property value
- Down payment