Renting forever vs 30-year EMI trap: Expert explains what homebuyers should compare before choosing to buy or rent
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- ✓Neeraj Mahajan said homebuyers should look beyond monthly costs when choosing between renting and buying a home.
- ✓Buyers must consider down payments, interest, and long-term maintenance.
- ✓"A longer loan reduces today's payment; it does not make the overall cost of owning the house cheaper," Mahajan said about 30-year EMIs.
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- India Economy
Rent vs buying a house is not just about comparing rent with EMI. Buyers must factor in loan interest, down payment, ownership costs, financial commitments, expected stay and the flexibility that renting offers.
For a homebuyer, the choice between renting and buying is not simply a question of whether the monthly rent is lower than the EMI. Renting can offer flexibility and keep savings available for other needs, while buying a house brings ownership but also involves a down payment, borrowing costs and several expenses beyond the monthly loan repayment.
The decision becomes even more important when the alternative is a 20-year or 30-year home loan. A longer tenure can make the EMI more manageable, but it can also significantly increase the total interest paid over the life of the loan. At the same time, continuing to rent means dealing with rent increases and other rental costs.
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