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How much home can you safely buy?

Your safe budget vs the bank's number, and what a bad year does.

Why is my safe budget lower than the bank's?

Banks lend till your EMIs touch about half your take-home. We keep EMIs near 35% and keep 6 months of costs aside, so one bad year doesn't force a sale.

What costs are added on top of the price?

About 7.6% for stamp duty and registration in Karnataka, plus about 5% for interiors and moving. The bank does not fund these, so they come from your savings.

Which loan rate should I enter?

The rate your bank actually quoted you. Home loan rates move with the RBI repo rate, so check the +2% card before you commit.

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