Home loan interest rates versus tax rebate under section 24

I need to take a home loan of 15 Lakhs. I am considering 2 options:
(A)I take a loan of 15L for 10 years
(B)I take a loan of 10L for 2 years
(In both the cases i have 5L in my saving account, but i used that amount only in case 2)

So here i am considering 2 components:
(1)the interest that i will have to pay to the bank and 
(2)the tax exemption that i will get under section 24(for the interest part of the home loan).

Which option is generally better A or B?

So my question basically reduces to: Is the fact "The minimum the loan amount and the minimum the loan period, the better it is" true?

Replies (1)

Its not universal but case specific. It depends on repaying capacity Interest can be claimed as a deduction under Section 24 and you can claim up to Rs. 200,000 (Rs. 150000/- up to A.Y. 2014-15) or the actual interest repaid whichever is lower.

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