-> Gauge your repayment ability. Calculate your net worth and evaluate if you are ready for a loan commitment.
-> Get a copy of your credit report from CIBIL and other bureaus, where your records can be found. Analyse them and figure out if there are any concerns in the report, which needs to be addressed. For instance if you have paid all your credit card dues but this is not reflected in your CIBIL record, then you need to approach the bank in question and get proof for the repayment. You will then need to submit the proof to CIBIL and get the information updated.
-> Ensure you have back up funds to pay your EMI for a bunch of months, for emergencies like a job loss etc.
-> Make as much downpayment as possible and prepare well ahead to close the loan as quickly as you can, to continue a good repayment track record. Moreover closing off a debt when possible, will free up your resources for other uses or even for a new loan if the need arises. |
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