<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Butter Money Blog</title><description>Home Loans Simplified</description><link>https://butter.money/</link><item><title>Become Debt-Free, Faster with Smart Prepayments</title><link>https://butter.money/posts/become-debt-free-faster-with-smart-prepayments/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://butter.money/posts/become-debt-free-faster-with-smart-prepayments/</guid><description>Learn how strategic prepayments can dramatically accelerate your journey to financial freedom by conquering your home loan faster. Discover how understanding your EMI structure and making timely principal reductions can significantly cut down the total interest paid and shorten your loan tenure by years. This approach transforms a long-term financial commitment into a powerful stepping stone towards achieving your financial goals.

Explore practical prepayment strategies, including lump-sum payments and consistent smaller contributions, emphasizing the power of consistent effort. The blog also delves into crucial considerations such as the optimal timing for prepayments, comparing them against investment opportunities, and understanding potential penalties. It highlights the indispensable role of a home loan prepayment calculator, like the Butter Money tool, as a vital roadmap for visualizing your potential savings and empowering you to take complete control of your home loan repayment journey.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Download Form 26QB and Form 26AS - Guide</title><link>https://butter.money/posts/how-to-download-form-26qb-and-form-26as-guide/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://butter.money/posts/how-to-download-form-26qb-and-form-26as-guide/</guid><description>A compact, copy‑friendly guide that answers How, Why, What, Who is eligible, and give clear step‑by‑step procedures for downloading Form 26QB (TDS challan‑cum‑statement for property purchases under Sec. 194‑IA) and Form 26AS (annual tax credit statement). </description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Smarter Home Loan Strategy: Looking Beyond Just Low Interest Rates</title><link>https://butter.money/posts/smarter-home-loan-strategy-looking-beyond-just-low-interest-rates/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://butter.money/posts/smarter-home-loan-strategy-looking-beyond-just-low-interest-rates/</guid><description>Don&apos;t let low interest rates blind you! A smart home loan strategy goes beyond the initial rate, uncovering hidden costs like processing, legal, and prepayment fees that can save you lakhs.
Understand the floating vs. fixed rate debate and prioritize flexibility for prepayments and balance transfers. Your lender&apos;s reputation, customer service, and digital tools are also crucial.
Arm yourself with this knowledge, ask the right questions, and negotiate to secure a home loan that truly aligns with your financial future, providing peace of mind and long-term security.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Is the Festive Season a Truly Auspicious Time to Apply for Your Home Loan?</title><link>https://butter.money/posts/is-the-festive-season-a-truly-auspicious-time-to-apply-for-your-home-loan/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://butter.money/posts/is-the-festive-season-a-truly-auspicious-time-to-apply-for-your-home-loan/</guid><description>This article explains why the festive season is an auspicious time for home loans in India, both culturally and financially. It highlights how lenders offer competitive rates and fee waivers, emphasizing the importance of a high CIBIL score and thorough comparison using platforms like Butter Money. The guide also covers tax benefits and common pitfalls, aiming to help homebuyers make financially prudent decisions.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Decide Between a Home Top-Up Loan and a Balance Transfer for Financial Reset?</title><link>https://butter.money/posts/how-to-decide-between-a-home-top-up-loan-and-a-balance-transfer-for-financial-reset/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://butter.money/posts/how-to-decide-between-a-home-top-up-loan-and-a-balance-transfer-for-financial-reset/</guid><description>This guide examines two powerful home loan refinancing strategies in India: the Home Loan Top-Up and the Balance Transfer (BT). A Top-Up provides low-cost, flexible capital for major expenses like debt consolidation or business expansion, leveraging existing home equity. A Balance Transfer is for optimizing interest rates, lowering your monthly EMI, and securing long-term savings. Butter Money simplifies this complex process, offering unbiased rate comparison and end-to-end management to ensure the most profitable choice.</description><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Maximize Your Home Loan Tax Savings by Mastering TDS</title><link>https://butter.money/posts/maximize-your-home-loan-tax-savings-by-mastering-tds/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://butter.money/posts/maximize-your-home-loan-tax-savings-by-mastering-tds/</guid><description>This guide explains how to get the maximum tax savings from your home loan while ensuring you follow TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) rules for property. It details the mandatory 1% TDS on sales over ₹50 Lakhs and shows how to use Sections 80C and 24(b) to reduce your taxable income by up to ₹3.5 Lakhs yearly.</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Taking More Loans Impacts Your Credit Score and Overall Financial Profile in India</title><link>https://butter.money/posts/how-taking-more-loans-impacts-your-credit-score-and-overall-financial-profile-in-india/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://butter.money/posts/how-taking-more-loans-impacts-your-credit-score-and-overall-financial-profile-in-india/</guid><description>Uncontrolled borrowing is the fastest way to destroy your CIBIL Score. Learn the exact impact of accumulating multiple loans on your Credit Utilization, Debt-to-Income Ratio, and lender perception. Discover how Butter Money uses balance transfer and best rate match to help you simplify, strengthen, and repair your financial profile, preventing the need for costly new debt.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Ultimate Guide to Home Loans in 2026 </title><link>https://butter.money/posts/the-ultimate-guide-to-home-loans-in-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://butter.money/posts/the-ultimate-guide-to-home-loans-in-2026/</guid><description>Buying a home in 2026 is exciting but involves new rules. This guide simplifies everything from AI-driven approvals and lower &quot;green&quot; interest rates to the latest RBI policies. Learn how to check your eligibility, save big on taxes, and avoid hidden costs. We make comparing lenders easy so you can fund your dream home quickly and smoothly.</description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Ultimate Guide to Repayment Holidays And Moratorium in India: Everything You Need to Know</title><link>https://butter.money/posts/the-ultimate-guide-to-repayment-holidays-in-india-everything-home-loan-borrowers-need-to-know/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://butter.money/posts/the-ultimate-guide-to-repayment-holidays-in-india-everything-home-loan-borrowers-need-to-know/</guid><description>A Repayment Holiday, moratorium, or deferred EMI is expensive. The interest keeps adding up, making your loan bigger and your repayment time longer. It is much better to avoid this &quot;holiday.&quot; If you are struggling, the best solutions are to refinance your loan for a lower interest rate, or formally extend your loan&apos;s tenure, which will offer permanent relief. Be careful, as not paying without permission will badly hurt your credit score</description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Get a Home Loan With a Low CIBIL Score</title><link>https://butter.money/posts/how-to-get-a-home-loan-with-a-low-cibil-score/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://butter.money/posts/how-to-get-a-home-loan-with-a-low-cibil-score/</guid><description>Buying a home is a big milestone, but if your CIBIL score is on the lower side, the journey can feel confusing or even discouraging. At Butter Money, we believe homeownership should be within reach for everyone, not just those with a perfect credit profile.
This guide breaks down exactly how you can still get a home loan, even with a low CIBIL score.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Home Loan for Self-Employed in India: Eligibility, Documents &amp; Approval Tips (2026 Guide)</title><link>https://butter.money/posts/home-loan-for-self-employed-in-india-eligibility-documents-and-approval-tips-2026-guide/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://butter.money/posts/home-loan-for-self-employed-in-india-eligibility-documents-and-approval-tips-2026-guide/</guid><description>Self-employed in India and planning to apply for a home loan in 2026? Learn exactly how banks evaluate your profit, ITR, and FOIR and how to get approved faster across 40+ lenders.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Your Home Loan EMI Didn&apos;t Drop After the RBI Rate Cut — MCLR vs EBLR Explained (2026)</title><link>https://butter.money/posts/why-your-home-loan-emi-didnt-drop-after-the-rbi-rate-cut-mclr-vs-eblr-explained-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://butter.money/posts/why-your-home-loan-emi-didnt-drop-after-the-rbi-rate-cut-mclr-vs-eblr-explained-2026/</guid><description>The RBI cut rates by 125 basis points in 2025. If your home loan EMI didn&apos;t move, your loan is likely on MCLR, not EBLR. 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This blog breaks down exactly who&apos;s covered, what your bank can no longer do, and the steps you should take this month to avoid unnecessary charges and potentially save lakhs on your home loan.</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Buying a Home Together? What You Need to Know Before Signing a Joint Home Loan in India</title><link>https://butter.money/posts/buying-a-home-together-what-you-need-to-know-before-signing-a-joint-home-loan-in-india/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://butter.money/posts/buying-a-home-together-what-you-need-to-know-before-signing-a-joint-home-loan-in-india/</guid><description>Combined income means a bigger loan. But both CIBIL scores are on the line. Here is the eligibility math, tax split, and the three risks no one mentions before you sign.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bank vs HFC vs NBFC for Home Loan in India (2026): Which Lender Should You Choose?</title><link>https://butter.money/posts/bank-vs-hfc-vs-nbfc-for-home-loan-in-india-2026-which-lender-should-you-choose/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://butter.money/posts/bank-vs-hfc-vs-nbfc-for-home-loan-in-india-2026-which-lender-should-you-choose/</guid><description>Compare banks, HFCs, and NBFCs for home loans in India (2026). Know interest rates, CIBIL requirements, and which lender suits your profile before you apply and damage your credit score.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Is Home Loan Insurance Mandatory in India? 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