A land loan is different from home loan

A land loan is different from housing or home loan granted by banks or financial institutes for those borrowers or buyers who aren’t ready to begin construction at this time or just wants to buy a plot.Most banks specify a limit for the loan-to-value ratio that they would finance for a land purchase. It could vary from 70 to 80 percent of the registered value. The maximum loan amount that banks or financial institutes lend for the purchase of a plot of land differ from one bank to another.

The repayment of the loan is through equated monthly installments (EMIs), just like in case of other home loans. However, the tenure of these loans is usually shorter – up to 10 years. The interest paid on the money borrowed for the purchase of land is not eligible for income tax deductions. However, once the borrower converts the land loan into a housing loan to finance the construction of a residential property, he can avail the tax benefits.

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