High CIBIL score helps to get home loan at discounted rate. Paying credit card bills on time save money via future loans
Live MintIn the wake of the festive season, HDFC is offering a discounted rate of interest at 6.7 percent per annum on home loans. For those with a relatively lower credit score, the interest rate will be charged in the range of 6.8 percent to 7.3 percent per annum for loans under ₹30 lakh. Your credit card spend affects CIBIL score When you keep your overall credit card expenditure below 30 percent of its overall limit, it is considered good for your CIBIL score. So, we can conclude that paying your credit card bills on time, and clearing your bills instead of just paying the minimum due will help you achieve a good CIBIL score, and thus a lower rate of interest on your home loans. Headline: How to maintain a high CIBIL score ■ Limit your overall credit card expenditure below 30 percent of its limit.