Key differences
between registered
and equitable
mortgage
What does equitable mortgage
mean?
× The lender and borrower mutually decide
on the loan terms and conditions.
2
Understanding the working of
equitable mortgage
× The borrower transfers the property title
deed to the lender.
× A charge is created on the mortgaged
property.
3
What does a registered
mortgage mean?
× Such a mortgage needs approval from the
sub registrar's office.
4
Understanding the working of
registered mortgage
× A charge on the property is to be created
with the sub-registrar.
× The title is restored to the borrower after
the successful loan repayment.
5
Key
distinctions
between
registered and
equitable
mortgage
6
Registration and process
× An equitable mortgage does not require
registration, but a registered mortgage
does.
× The equitable mortgage requires
purchasing of stamp paper.
× For a registered mortgage, you need to
contact the sub-registrar office.
7
Mortgage cost
× Stamp duty for an equitable mortgage is
between 0.1% and 0.2% of the property
value.
× Stamp duty for a registered mortgage is
5%.
8
Risk involved
× An equitable mortgage is riskier than a
registered mortgage.
9
Points to consider when
choosing between these two
mortgages
× The registered mortgage gives the lender
more power than the borrower.
× The registered mortgage is less risky as
both parties are bound by a legal
agreement.
10
Always remember
that a registered
mortgage has a
slight edge over an
equitable
mortgage.
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Would Love to hear from you.
Hero Fincorp Limited
09, Basant Lok, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi - 110057
Tel : 18001024145
Email : customer.care@herofincorp.com
Website : https://www.herofincorp.com/
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Key differences between registered and equitable mortgage

  • 1.
  • 2.
    What does equitablemortgage mean? × The lender and borrower mutually decide on the loan terms and conditions. 2
  • 3.
    Understanding the workingof equitable mortgage × The borrower transfers the property title deed to the lender. × A charge is created on the mortgaged property. 3
  • 4.
    What does aregistered mortgage mean? × Such a mortgage needs approval from the sub registrar's office. 4
  • 5.
    Understanding the workingof registered mortgage × A charge on the property is to be created with the sub-registrar. × The title is restored to the borrower after the successful loan repayment. 5
  • 6.
  • 7.
    Registration and process ×An equitable mortgage does not require registration, but a registered mortgage does. × The equitable mortgage requires purchasing of stamp paper. × For a registered mortgage, you need to contact the sub-registrar office. 7
  • 8.
    Mortgage cost × Stampduty for an equitable mortgage is between 0.1% and 0.2% of the property value. × Stamp duty for a registered mortgage is 5%. 8
  • 9.
    Risk involved × Anequitable mortgage is riskier than a registered mortgage. 9
  • 10.
    Points to considerwhen choosing between these two mortgages × The registered mortgage gives the lender more power than the borrower. × The registered mortgage is less risky as both parties are bound by a legal agreement. 10
  • 11.
    Always remember that aregistered mortgage has a slight edge over an equitable mortgage. 11
  • 12.
    12 Thank You Would Loveto hear from you. Hero Fincorp Limited 09, Basant Lok, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi - 110057 Tel : 18001024145 Email : customer.care@herofincorp.com Website : https://www.herofincorp.com/ Know More : Equitable Mortgage vs. Registered Mortgage: Know the Difference