Many Indians stretch finances for dream homes, but hefty home loans lead to years of uncomfortable choices. Borrowers face lifestyle compression, career stagnation, and deferred savings, impacting family life and personal well-being. Experts urge homebuyers to prioritize true affordability over aspirations, stressing that a loan should enhance life, not dictate it, by considering future uncertainties and maintaining financial flexibility.

Many Indians stretch finances for dream homes, but hefty home loans lead to years of uncomfortable choices. Borrowers face lifestyle compression, career stagnation, and deferred…

A chartered accountant warns that home loan borrowers often overlook the total repayment, which can double the initial amount. He highlights that early EMIs heavily favour…