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Could your home loan lender be stealing from you? The secret EMI inflator you didn't know about
Jan 6, 2025
Real estate prices are skyrocketing, with a Gurgaon penthouse selling for an astonishing Rs 190 crore. The podcast reveals the unsettling truths behind home loans, including hidden costs often overlooked by borrowers. Personal accounts highlight the deceptive nature of bundled insurance policies, swelling financial burdens unexpectedly. Experts caution against lenders' pressures to buy unnecessary insurance, encouraging listeners to scrutinize agreements and know their rights. It's a wake-up call for potential homeowners navigating the complex market!
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- The skyrocketing real estate prices in Delhi NCR, exemplified by a Rs 190 crore penthouse sale, expose the challenging market conditions for buyers.
- A troubling trend among lenders involves bundling home loan insurance without consent, leading to inflated EMIs and unexpected costs for borrowers.
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Astounding Real Estate Prices and the Home Loan Experience
The recent sale of a penthouse in Gurgaon for an astonishing Rs 190 crore has highlighted the outrageous property prices in the National Capital Region. This exorbitant price per square foot has sparked discussions among potential homebuyers about the realities of the real estate market. One individual, referred to as Debayin, experienced this firsthand while searching for a flat in Noida, leading him to a property priced at Rs 1.2 crore. After securing a home loan, he discovered a significant discrepancy in the calculated EMIs compared to what the bank agent presented, emphasizing the confusion and challenges faced by average buyers in this overstretched market.
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