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Bank ‘charges’ 16.5 per cent home loan interest, woman to get Rs 14.41 lakh payout

August 10, 2026 5:30 pm

The Delhi State Consumer Commission was hearing a consumer complaint over alleged excess interest charged on a home loan and the bank's failure to offer the RBI's Base Rate option.

‘Just because I am a founder': $1.2 billion fintech CEO says bank rejected his home loan

July 15, 2026 3:41 pm

Pravin Jadhav noted that the same bank had recognised him as one of the country's top fintech innovators.

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SBI to pay Hyderabad family Rs 1.6 lakh after ‘wrongfully’ recovering dead man's loan

June 15, 2026 5:57 pm

The Telangana Consumer Commission was hearing appeals filed by SBI Life Insurance, SBI and the complainants against a December 15, 2020, order of the District Consumer Commission-III, Hyderabad.

What does the RBI repo rate cut mean for your home loan EMI?

December 05, 2025 3:26 pm

RBI Policy Meeting, RBI Repo Rate Cut Today: The RBI has cut the repo rate to 5.25%, easing borrowing costs for homebuyers and boosting real estate sentiment. Here’s how the rate change affects your home loan, EMIs and the housing market.

A low-rate phase is not a signal to rush into a home loan. It gives you the space to plan better, because a home loan is a long-term commitment that stays steady across interest rate cycles.

Grabbing a home loan while rates are down? 10 essentials to remember

November 26, 2025 1:04 pm

Home loan rates have been trending lower ever since the RBI reduced the repo rate to 5.5 per cent. When interest rates fall, home loans become more attractive. A lower rate means a lower EMI and lower interest paid over the loan tenure.

Noida IT engineer turns Rapido rider to pay EMIs after losing job: ‘Never take a 30-year home loan with a private job’

November 25, 2025 11:59 am

Unable to manage expenses without a stable income, the software professional in Noida had to send his family to his native place and now lives alone in a rented apartment.

Indian techie pays off Rs 53 lakh loan in 6 years, shares smart repayment strategy: ‘Bank balance is nearly empty, but relief is priceless’

November 07, 2025 11:29 am

According to the techie, having a detailed repayment strategy made all the difference. Early on, they sought advice from friends, family, and financial experts to build a clear plan.