What if I told you there’s a legal banking hack that can save you ₹8–10 lakh in interest on your home loan — without increasing your EMI or locking in your money?
No, it’s not some shady trick. It’s a feature offered by many banks in India, but they rarely promote it aggressively.
It’s called the Home Loan Overdraft Facility — and it’s an absolute game-changer.
Imagine your home loan working like a savings account.
That’s basically what this is.
🏦 You get a linked current account with your home loan.
💰 Any extra money you keep there (say, ₹2–5 lakh) is treated as a temporary prepayment.
📉 You only pay interest on the net balance (loan – your deposit).
🔓 And the best part? You can withdraw the surplus anytime.
📌 Think of it like a prepaid SIM. Recharge with ₹5L, talk (i.e., reduce interest), and withdraw when you want. No lock-in.
Let’s say:
| Scenario | EMI | Total Interest | Interest Saved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Loan | ₹35,990 | ₹45.38 lakh | ❌ ₹0 |
| With Overdraft | ₹35,990 | ₹35.58 lakh | ✅ ₹9.8 lakh |
🎯 Bonus: Your loan finishes in 16.5 years, not 20!
All you did was keep your emergency fund parked smartly.
| Feature | Prepayment | Overdraft |
|---|---|---|
| Interest Savings | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Liquidity | ❌ No | ✅ 100% |
| Withdrawal Flexibility | ❌ No | ✅ Anytime |
| Interest Calculation | Based on reduced principal | Based on net balance |
| Perfect For | Long-term savings | Emergency funds, bonuses, business income |
This home loan strategy is perfect for:
Even if you only park ₹2–3 lakh occasionally, the savings are massive over 15–20 years.
❌ Myth 1: “It’s only for rich people”
✅ Even ₹1–2 lakh parked monthly helps reduce interest.
❌ Myth 2: “I’ll lose my flexibility”
✅ This is not prepayment — your money is withdrawable 24/7.
❌ Myth 3: “The EMI reduces automatically”
✅ EMI stays same, but interest reduces, and tenure shortens.
Let’s keep it real:
Still, if you have stable finances and want to destroy your loan faster, this is gold.
Most major banks in India offer this option — but they call it different names like:
📲 Call your bank and ask:
“Do you offer home loans with overdraft or balance reduction linked to surplus deposits?”
Be specific. Most bankers won’t bring this up unless you do.
We’ve created a Home Loan Overdraft Calculator where you can:
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Check The Percentage you have saved on your home loan with Percentage Calculator
Most homebuyers in India unknowingly pay 20+ years of interest without questioning the system. Don’t be one of them.
If you’ve got extra cash lying in savings, put it to work inside your home loan account. You’ll:
✅ Save ₹5–10 lakh
✅ Keep full liquidity
✅ Close your loan early
✅ Be financially free sooner
💡 This isn’t a trick. It’s a smarter way to borrow — and win.
✨ Earn smart. Live free. Retire rich. – Only at Invest With Bull
Q1. Can I opt for this on an existing home loan?
Sometimes yes — through refinancing or product conversion. Ask your bank.
Q2. Is my EMI reduced?
No, EMI remains same. Your interest outgo reduces, and tenure shrinks.
Q3. What if I withdraw the surplus later?
Interest recalculates based on the updated balance. You won’t lose anything.
Q4. Which banks offer this?
Most top Indian banks like HDFC, SBI, ICICI, and others have variants of it. Ask for “overdraft-linked” or “smart home loan.”
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