More 20-somethings are signing 20-year home loans earlier than ever — Gen Z borrowers are up 86% this year.
That's exciting if you're ready, but a bigger EMI at 25 eats into your income for far longer than you'd expect.
A ₹40 lakh loan at 8.5% for 20 years works out to an EMI of about ₹34,700 a month.
What this means for you
- If your take-home is ₹50,000, that EMI is nearly 70% of your income — banks prefer it stay under 40%.
- Every rupee going into EMI early is a rupee not going into your SIP or emergency fund — plan both together, not one instead of the other.
- A bigger down payment (25-30% instead of 20%) can shrink your EMI by ₹3,000-4,000 a month.
What you can do
- Before signing, check your EMI stays under 40% of your monthly take-home pay.
- Save for your down payment 6-12 months longer if it means a smaller loan.
Owning a home early can work beautifully — as long as the numbers work for you, not against you.
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