Home loan or full payment? How rising interest rates change the financial equation for homebuyers

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While upfront payment eliminates interest costs, a home loan preserves liquidity and spreads the financial commitment over time. With the RBI raising the repo rate to 5.50 per cent in October 2026 and home loan rates ranging from approximately 7.35 per cent to 7.80 per cent per annum, the cost of…