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RBI’s stable repo rate at 5.25%: smart borrowing tips for Indians
With the RBI repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, borrowers in India are shifting from quick approvals to purposeful borrowing, aligning loans with goals like buying a home or funding education, according to…
The Story in Brief
With the RBI repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, borrowers in India are shifting from quick approvals to purposeful borrowing, aligning loans with goals like buying a home or funding education, according to a BankBazaar analyst writing for ABP Live. The stable rate provides predictability for floating-rate home loan EMIs, but experts advise comparing lenders on processing charges and overall terms, not just interest rates.
Before taking a loan, assess your monthly budget and existing EMIs to ensure repayment capacity without harming savings or emergency funds. Digital banking and better access to credit reports are improving repayment habits, with timely EMI payments and clearing credit card dues in full helping to strengthen credit profiles.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that easy credit is always an opportunity ignores human nature: easy debt often leads to overspending. The article’s advice to compare processing charges and loan terms is sensible, but the real test is whether borrowers actually check their repayment capacity before clicking 'approve'. Watch how many new personal loans turn into defaults in the next 12 months, that number will reveal if the shift to 'purposeful borrowing' is real or just a headline.
Source: news.abplive.com
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