Embarking on the path to homeownership isn’t merely a personal milestone; it’s a strategic move with potential financial benefits. In the realm of income tax, home loan repayments, guided by the Income Tax Act of 1961, offer avenues for substantial deductions on both the principal amount and accrued interest.
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Here’s an interesting tradition related to houses.
Many people follow the practice of painting their front door red. In America, it is done to radiate a welcoming energy and to symbolize that it is a safe place for travelers to stop by. In Ireland, a red door is believed to ward off evil spirits while in Scotland, doors are painted red once the owners have paid off their mortgage.
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To make home loans cheaper, the Reserve Bank of India said that it will rationalise the risk weights and link them to Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratios for new housing loans sanctioned up to March 31, 2022. What it means is that banks are given a leeway while giving out larger housing loans. With reduced risk weights for loans above ₹75 lakh, the cost of lending to this customer segment will come...