Home Loan EMI vs SIP: Which Is Smarter Way to Plan for Your Dream House

1. Home Loan Method (Buying via EMI)

Current house value: Rs 50,00,000

20% Down Payment: Rs 10,00,000

Loan amount (Principal): Rs 40,00,000

Tenure: 15 years (180 months)

Interest rate: 8.5% per year

Monthly EMI: Rs 39,390

Total interest paid in 15 years: Rs 30,90,200 (Around Rs 30.90 lakh)

Total cost after 15 years: Rs 80,90,200 (Down payment Rs 10 lakh + EMI Rs 70.90 lakh)

Final property value (at 5% annual growth): Around Rs 1.04 crore

2. Mutual Fund SIP Method

Initial cost / Down payment: Nil (Rs 0)

Investment period: 15 years (180 months)

Expected average return: 13% CAGR

Monthly investment: Rs 18,900

Total investment paid in 15 years: Rs 34,02,000 (Around Rs 34.02 lakh)

Compound interest profit: Around Rs 66,00,000 (Rs 66 lakh)

Total maturity amount after 15 years: Around Rs 1,00,02,000 (Rs 1 crore)

10% Step-up SIP (Increasing investment by 10% yearly) starting amount: Rs 11,200

Total maturity amount after 15 years: Around Rs 1,00,00,000 (Rs 1 crore)

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