Beware of “teaser” home loans
Suddenly, it’s raining home loans! Banks, which were, until recently, reluctant to open their purse strings to home loan customers, are busy chasing them with teaser rates - where the interest rate is kept lower in the initial few years.
However, advisers warn individuals against obtaining such a loan only because of the lower interest rate, as it could have serious impact on their finances if the interest rates were to shoot up when the floating rate kicks in after the initial years. All prominent banks have introduced teaser home loan rates as they are flush with money due to lack of demand from companies for funds.
Ideally, one should buy a house only because one needs it and can afford it. Lower interest rate shouldn’t be the reason one should be going for a housing loan. ‘Taking a decision on the basis of current interest rate wouldn’t be right and wise, especially if you are going to switch to the floating rate after the initial period. The reason is: the teaser interest rate may be only 8% or max 8.5% in the first year or for the first three years, but after the initial period is over, you would be paying prevailing floating rates, which is not so easy to predict. And it may not be in your favour as well!
A lot of people make (incorrect) assumption about the future rate on the basis of the current benchmark rates. This method of reaching indicative rate only proves to be costly for them in the long run. For example, because of some unforeseen events, if the interest rate hardens suddenly, people might find it difficult to service their home loan, as the EMIs could shoot up beyond their ability to take care of them. So take a very serious look at your cash flow & finances before opting for such a teaser loan.
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