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Smart Ways to Pay Off Your Home Loan Faster

6 min 01 Apr 2025
Highlights:
  • Steps to Pay Off Home Loan Faster
  • Prioritising Your Savings
  • Maintain a Healthy Debt-to-Income Ratio

Home Loans are designed to make homeownership more accessible. However, the repayment tenor often stretches across decades, leading to a significant interest outgo over time. With the right financial strategies, you can reduce your loan tenor and repay your Home Loan faster 

Steps to Pay Off Home Loan Faster

Paying off your Home Loan ahead of schedule can be a smart financial move if done right. Here are some practical steps to accelerate your repayment: 

1. Make Periodic Prepayments

Even small additional payments towards your principal every year can shorten your loan tenor significantly and save on interest. 

Use Bonuses or Windfall Gains

Direct your annual bonuses, maturity proceeds, or any surplus income towards your Home Loan to reduce outstanding balance faster. 

Switch to Lower Interest Rates

Consider a balance transfer if you are eligible for a better rate with another lender. This can reduce your EMIs or shorten the tenor. 

Start with a Higher EMI (If Comfortable)

If your income allows, opt for a higher EMI early on when the interest component is higher. This reduces overall liability. 

Prioritising Your Savings

Before repaying your Home Loan in advance, ensure your essential savings are in place: 

  • Maintain an emergency fund (at least 6 months’ worth of expenses) 
  • Continue necessary long-term investments (retirement, child’s education) 
  • Allocate surplus funds for prepayment to maintain liquidity 

Striking a balance between loan prepayment and financial security is key. 

Maintain a Healthy Debt-to-Income Ratio

If you are taking steps to repay your Home Loan faster, make sure it does not affect your cash flow. A healthy debt-to-income ratio ensures: 

  • Continued eligibility for future credit 
  • Improved credit score 
  • Better financial flexibility 

Try to keep your DTI below 40% even while making extra repayments. 

Paying off your Home Loan early can bring financial relief, but it is essential to approach it strategically. From prepayments and interest optimisation to balancing savings, the key lies in smart planning. Every extra rupee you put towards your loan shortens your journey to debt-free living without compromising on your long-term goals. 

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