People generally take a home loan for either buying a house/flat or a plot of land for construction of house, or renovation, extension and repair to the existing house. The property is mortgage to the lender as a security till the repayment of the loan. The bank or financial institution will hold the title or deed to the property till the loan has been paid back with the interest due for it. The interest rates can be fixed or floating, or partially fixed or partially floating, suiting the need of the borrower. There are also certain tax benefits available on your home loan under the Section 80EE of Income TAX Act. However, the Income Tax deduction can be claimed on home loan interest by first time home buyer only.