They are payable in easy, Equated Monthly Installments.
Income from monthly house rents may be utilised to pay off the Equated Monthly Installments.
Prepayment of loan is permitted and any amount in excess of Rs 10,000 can be paid towards principal. The borrower may then seek for re-scheduling the instalment also. The term of loan may also be reduced on prepayment.
There is no penalty for part payments or pre-closure. However, if the closure is by way of take over by other financial institutions the fee payable will be 2% of the loan amount prepaid.
Tax benefits :
You could claim deductions on the principal and interest repaid under section 88 and 24 as per IT Act 1961.