{"id":301781,"date":"2026-10-12T12:09:55","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T06:39:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=301781"},"modified":"2026-10-12T12:09:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T06:39:55","slug":"mortgage-lender-stocks-future-growth-watchlist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/mortgage-lender-stocks-future-growth-watchlist\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Mortgage Lender Stocks With a Strong Future Roadmap: Aadhar Housing Finance, PNB Housing Finance and Repco Home Finance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left:4px solid #1F4E79;background:#EBF3FB;padding:10px 16px;font-style:italic;\"><em>Aadhar Housing Finance Rs 443.65, P\/E 17.33. PNB Housing Rs 1,158.00, P\/E 12.95. Repco Home Rs 329.40. Closing prices of 9 Oct 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#F0F9FF;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#1F4E79;font-size:14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\">Mortgage lender stocks with the clearest long-term roadmaps today include Aadhar Housing Finance in affordable home loans, PNB Housing in home loans and loan against property and Repco Home in small-town home loans. FY26 revenue growth was 18.6% at Aadhar Housing Finance, 10.6% at PNB Housing and 4.8% at Repco Home. P\/E stands at 17.33 for Aadhar Housing Finance (industry 17.72) and 12.95 for PNB Housing (industry 17.72). Demand cycles, input costs and valuation decide how much of that growth the market keeps paying for, so each company&#8217;s risks need equal attention.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Mortgage lender stocks give investors exposure to home loans and loans against property. Disbursements, funding costs and asset quality decide how much of that demand turns into profit.<\/p>\n<p>This list covers three mortgage lender stocks: Aadhar Housing Finance for affordable home loans, PNB Housing Finance for home loans and loan against property and Repco Home Finance for small-town home loans. Every figure comes from the latest reported financials and the 9 October 2026 market close. Companies without complete current figures were left out.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&#038;utm_medium=mortgage-lender-stocks-future-growth-watchlist\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 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Stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/mortgage-lender-stocks-future-growth-watchlist\/#Mortgage_Lender_Stocks_at_a_Glance\" title=\"Mortgage Lender Stocks at a Glance\">Mortgage Lender Stocks at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/mortgage-lender-stocks-future-growth-watchlist\/#Why_Do_Mortgage_Lender_Stocks_Have_a_Strong_Roadmap_in_India\" title=\"Why Do Mortgage Lender Stocks Have a Strong Roadmap in India?\">Why Do Mortgage Lender Stocks Have a Strong Roadmap in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/mortgage-lender-stocks-future-growth-watchlist\/#Aadhar_Housing_Finance_Affordable_Housing_Loans_Build_the_Next_Leg\" title=\"Aadhar Housing Finance: Affordable Housing Loans Build the Next Leg\">Aadhar Housing Finance: Affordable Housing Loans Build the Next Leg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/mortgage-lender-stocks-future-growth-watchlist\/#PNB_Housing_Finance_Home_Loan_Growth_Anchors_the_Roadmap\" title=\"PNB Housing Finance: Home Loan Growth Anchors the Roadmap\">PNB Housing Finance: Home Loan Growth Anchors the Roadmap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/mortgage-lender-stocks-future-growth-watchlist\/#Repco_Home_Finance_Small_Town_Home_Loans_Drive_the_Pipeline\" title=\"Repco Home Finance: Small Town Home Loans Drive the Pipeline\">Repco Home Finance: Small Town Home Loans Drive the Pipeline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/mortgage-lender-stocks-future-growth-watchlist\/#Best_Mortgage_Lender_Stocks_in_India_Aadhar_Housing_Finance_vs_PNB_Housing_vs_Repco_Home_on_Key_Financials\" title=\"Best Mortgage Lender Stocks in India: Aadhar Housing Finance vs PNB Housing vs Repco Home on Key Financials\">Best Mortgage Lender Stocks in India: Aadhar Housing Finance vs PNB Housing vs Repco Home on Key Financials<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/mortgage-lender-stocks-future-growth-watchlist\/#How_to_Evaluate_Mortgage_Lender_Stocks_to_Buy_Before_You_Invest\" title=\"How to Evaluate Mortgage Lender Stocks to Buy Before You Invest\">How to Evaluate Mortgage Lender Stocks to Buy Before You Invest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/mortgage-lender-stocks-future-growth-watchlist\/#Risks_to_Consider_Before_Investing_in_Mortgage_Lender_Stocks\" title=\"Risks to Consider Before Investing in Mortgage Lender Stocks\">Risks to Consider Before Investing in Mortgage Lender Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/mortgage-lender-stocks-future-growth-watchlist\/#Final_Take_Which_Stock_Has_the_Strongest_Roadmap\" title=\"Final Take: Which Stock Has the Strongest Roadmap?\">Final Take: Which Stock Has the Strongest Roadmap?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/mortgage-lender-stocks-future-growth-watchlist\/#FAQs_on_Mortgage_Lender_Stocks\" title=\"FAQs on Mortgage Lender Stocks\">FAQs on Mortgage Lender Stocks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/mortgage-lender-stocks-future-growth-watchlist\/#Which_are_the_best_mortgage_lender_stocks_in_India_with_a_strong_roadmap\" title=\"Which are the best mortgage lender stocks in India with a strong roadmap?\">Which are the best mortgage lender stocks in India with a strong roadmap?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/mortgage-lender-stocks-future-growth-watchlist\/#Is_Aadhar_Housing_Finance_a_good_stock_to_buy_now\" title=\"Is Aadhar Housing Finance a good stock to buy now?\">Is Aadhar Housing Finance a good stock to buy now?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/mortgage-lender-stocks-future-growth-watchlist\/#What_is_the_PE_ratio_of_Aadhar_Housing_Finance_PNB_Housing_and_Repco_Home\" title=\"What is the P\/E ratio of Aadhar Housing Finance, PNB Housing and Repco Home?\">What is the P\/E ratio of Aadhar Housing Finance, PNB Housing and Repco Home?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/mortgage-lender-stocks-future-growth-watchlist\/#Which_of_these_mortgage_lender_stocks_has_the_highest_return_on_equity\" title=\"Which of these mortgage lender stocks has the highest return on equity?\">Which of these mortgage lender stocks has the highest return on equity?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/mortgage-lender-stocks-future-growth-watchlist\/#What_are_the_risks_of_investing_in_mortgage_lender_stocks\" title=\"What are the risks of investing in mortgage lender stocks?\">What are the risks of investing in mortgage lender stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/mortgage-lender-stocks-future-growth-watchlist\/#How_did_Aadhar_Housing_Finance_PNB_Housing_and_Repco_Home_perform_in_Q1_FY27\" title=\"How did Aadhar Housing Finance, PNB Housing and Repco Home perform in Q1 FY27?\">How did Aadhar Housing Finance, PNB Housing and Repco Home perform in Q1 FY27?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/mortgage-lender-stocks-future-growth-watchlist\/#Do_mortgage_lender_stocks_pay_dividends\" title=\"Do mortgage lender stocks pay dividends?\">Do mortgage lender stocks pay dividends?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/mortgage-lender-stocks-future-growth-watchlist\/#How_can_I_invest_in_mortgage_lender_stocks_in_India\" title=\"How can I invest in mortgage lender stocks in India?\">How can I invest in mortgage lender stocks in India?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Mortgage_Lender_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>What Are Mortgage Lender Stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mortgage lender stocks are shares of companies that lend home loans and loans against property. Results depend on disbursements, funding costs and asset quality, so funding costs and asset quality separate the stronger names.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mortgage_Lender_Stocks_at_a_Glance\"><\/span><strong>Mortgage Lender Stocks at a Glance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table compares size, valuation, return on equity and debt for the three mortgage lender stocks as of the 9 Oct 2026 close.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Company<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">CMP (Rs)<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Market Cap (Rs Cr)<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Industry P\/E<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">ROE<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Debt to Equity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/aadharhfc\/aadhar-housing-finance-ltd-share-price-today\">Aadhar Housing Finance<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">443.65<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">19,778<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">17.72<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">14.53%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">2.49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/pnbhousing\/pnb-housing-finance-ltd-share-price-today\">PNB Housing Finance<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">1,158.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">29,992<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">17.72<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">11.92%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">3.70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/repcohome\/repco-home-finance-ltd-share-price-today\">Repco Home Finance<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">329.40<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">2,109<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">17.72<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">11.77%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">3.02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Among home loan stocks, both trade at a discount to their industry P\/E multiples.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_Mortgage_Lender_Stocks_Have_a_Strong_Roadmap_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Why Do Mortgage Lender Stocks Have a Strong Roadmap in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mortgage lender stocks have a strong roadmap in India because home ownership remains low, and rising incomes and housing schemes keep mortgage demand growing. Three drivers stand out.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Housing demand:<\/strong> Households keep upgrading and buying first homes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Affordable segment:<\/strong> Low-ticket loans reach new borrowers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secured lending:<\/strong> Property backing keeps credit losses contained.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aadhar_Housing_Finance_Affordable_Housing_Loans_Build_the_Next_Leg\"><\/span><strong>Aadhar Housing Finance: Affordable Housing Loans Build the Next Leg<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aadhar Housing Finance&#8217;s roadmap rests on affordable home loans to low and middle income households, mostly in smaller cities, with rising home ownership supporting loan demand.<\/p>\n<p>Revenue grew from Rs 1,728.56 crore in FY22 to Rs 3,686.88 crore in FY26, a 113.3% rise, and FY26 revenue was 18.6% higher than FY25. FY26 net profit rose 20.2% to Rs 1,095.88 crore. Over four years, net profit rose from Rs 444.85 crore in FY22 to Rs 1,095.88 crore. In Q1 FY27, revenue grew 17.1% to Rs 997.19 crore, and net profit rose 19.0% to Rs 282.36 crore.<\/p>\n<p>Debt to equity is 2.49 and return on equity is 14.53%. At a P\/E of 17.33 against an industry P\/E of 17.72, the stock trades below its industry multiple.<\/p>\n<p>What to watch: The P\/E of 17.33 against an industry P\/E of 17.72 leaves valuation less stretched, so the next quarters&#8217; growth is the figure to follow.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PNB_Housing_Finance_Home_Loan_Growth_Anchors_the_Roadmap\"><\/span><strong>PNB Housing Finance: Home Loan Growth Anchors the Roadmap<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>PNB Housing&#8217;s roadmap rests on home loans, loan against property and affordable housing loans through a pan-India branch network, with housing credit demand supporting loan growth.<\/p>\n<p>Revenue grew from Rs 6,200.73 crore in FY22 to Rs 8,505.04 crore in FY26, a 37.2% rise, and FY26 revenue was 10.6% higher than FY25. FY26 net profit rose 18.3% to Rs 2,291.24 crore. Over four years, net profit rose from Rs 836.48 crore in FY22 to Rs 2,291.24 crore. In Q1 FY27, revenue grew 8.8% to Rs 2,265.36 crore, and net profit rose 4.5% to Rs 557.34 crore.<\/p>\n<p>Debt to equity is 3.70 and return on equity is 11.92%. PNB Housing paid a dividend of Rs 8 per share for FY26, a yield of 0.69%. At a P\/E of 12.95 against an industry P\/E of 17.72, the stock trades below its industry multiple.<\/p>\n<p>What to watch: The P\/E of 12.95 against an industry P\/E of 17.72 leaves valuation less stretched, so the next quarters&#8217; growth is the figure to follow.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Repco_Home_Finance_Small_Town_Home_Loans_Drive_the_Pipeline\"><\/span><strong>Repco Home Finance: Small Town Home Loans Drive the Pipeline<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Repco Home&#8217;s roadmap rests on home loans and loan against property for borrowers in smaller towns, mainly in South India, with steady housing credit demand supporting loan growth.<\/p>\n<p>Revenue grew from Rs 1,306.57 crore in FY22 to Rs 1,793.90 crore in FY26, a 37.3% rise, and FY26 revenue was 4.8% higher than FY25. FY26 net profit rose 0.8% to Rs 448.98 crore. Over four years, net profit rose from Rs 191.55 crore in FY22 to Rs 448.98 crore. In Q1 FY27, revenue grew 6.2% to Rs 467.90 crore, and net profit rose 5.7% to Rs 114.15 crore.<\/p>\n<p>Debt to equity is 3.02 and return on equity is 11.77%. Repco Home paid a dividend of Rs 3 per share for FY26, a yield of 0.89%.<\/p>\n<p>What to watch: Return on equity of 11.77% is the figure to follow as growth continues.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Mortgage_Lender_Stocks_in_India_Aadhar_Housing_Finance_vs_PNB_Housing_vs_Repco_Home_on_Key_Financials\"><\/span><strong>Best Mortgage Lender Stocks in India: Aadhar Housing Finance vs PNB Housing vs Repco Home on Key Financials<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Among the best mortgage lender stocks in India, Aadhar Housing Finance leads on FY26 revenue growth and Q1 FY27 revenue growth; PNB Housing ranks second on FY26 revenue growth and Q1 FY27 revenue growth; Repco Home leads on dividend yield. The table puts the numbers side by side.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Aadhar Housing Finance<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">PNB Housing<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Repco Home<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">FY26 revenue (Rs Cr)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">3,686.88<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">8,505.04<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">1,793.90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">FY26 revenue growth<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">18.6%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">10.6%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">4.8%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">FY26 net profit (Rs Cr)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">1,095.88<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">2,291.24<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">448.98<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">FY26 net profit growth<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">20.2%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">18.3%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">0.8%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">Q1 FY27 revenue growth (YoY)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">17.1%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">8.8%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">6.2%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">Q1 FY27 net profit growth (YoY)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">19.0%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">4.5%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">5.7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">Return on equity<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">14.53%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">11.92%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">11.77%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">Debt to equity<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">2.49<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">3.70<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">3.02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">Dividend yield<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">0.00%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">0.69%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">0.89%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Lender earnings follow disbursements, funding costs and asset quality, so full-year numbers and quarterly trends together give a better view.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Evaluate_Mortgage_Lender_Stocks_to_Buy_Before_You_Invest\"><\/span><strong>How to Evaluate Mortgage Lender Stocks to Buy Before You Invest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A short checklist keeps the research consistent when you screen mortgage lender stocks and shortlist mortgage lender stocks to buy.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Compare each stock&#8217;s P\/E with its industry P\/E, which is 17.72 for all three here.<\/li>\n<li>Check the share of overdue loans and the spread between lending rates and funding costs.<\/li>\n<li>Check whether revenue growth is turning into profit growth, not only sales.<\/li>\n<li>Read loan growth against funding costs to see how growth is financed.<\/li>\n<li>Watch debt to equity and interest cover before sizing a position.<\/li>\n<li>Spread exposure across companies and business lines instead of one demand cycle.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Check the Univest Screener for live data on these mortgage lender stocks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_to_Consider_Before_Investing_in_Mortgage_Lender_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Risks to Consider Before Investing in Mortgage Lender Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Interest rates:<\/strong> Higher rates can slow home loan demand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Property prices:<\/strong> Weak prices can affect loan cover.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quarterly trends:<\/strong> A single weak quarter can change near-term earnings, so track results every quarter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&#038;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track Aadhar Housing Finance, PNB Housing and Repco Home live.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Annual reports and quarterly result presentations are the most reliable places to verify the numbers quoted here, because they show segment details, management commentary and the notes behind each figure.<\/p>\n<p>Comparing a quarter with the same quarter of the previous year gives a cleaner reading than comparing it with the preceding quarter, since seasonal patterns affect many businesses in India.<\/p>\n<p>The shareholding pattern published every quarter shows whether promoters, mutual funds and foreign investors are raising or trimming their holdings, which adds useful context to the financial numbers.<\/p>\n<p>Spreading money across several sectors and company sizes helps keep a portfolio steady, because each business responds differently to interest rates, commodity prices and consumer demand.<\/p>\n<p>Investors who plan to hold for several years often review results twice a year, check whether management delivered on earlier guidance and compare progress with the original reasons for investing.<\/p>\n<p>Reading the notes to accounts and the management discussion section helps separate recurring income from one-time items, which matters when a single quarter looks unusually strong or weak.<\/p>\n<p>Position sizing matters as much as stock selection, because even a well-researched company can move against an investor in the short term for reasons unrelated to its business.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Take_Which_Stock_Has_the_Strongest_Roadmap\"><\/span><strong>Final Take: Which Stock Has the Strongest Roadmap?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These three home loan stocks cover home loans and loan against property for salaried and self-employed borrowers. Aadhar Housing Finance leads on FY26 revenue growth and Q1 FY27 revenue growth; PNB Housing ranks second on FY26 revenue growth and Q1 FY27 revenue growth; Repco Home leads on dividend yield.<\/p>\n<p>Across mortgage lender stocks, each roadmap still has to turn growth into steady profit, so independent research and position sizing matter. Investors should consult a SEBI-registered advisor before acting on any of the mortgage lender stocks to buy discussed here.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#CC0000;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color:#FFFFFF;font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"><strong style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Mortgage_Lender_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on Mortgage Lender Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_best_mortgage_lender_stocks_in_India_with_a_strong_roadmap\"><\/span><strong>Which are the best mortgage lender stocks in India with a strong roadmap?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Aadhar Housing Finance, PNB Housing Finance and Repco Home Finance stand out for their roadmaps in home loans and loan against property for salaried and self-employed borrowers. FY26 revenue growth was 18.6% at Aadhar Housing Finance, 10.6% at PNB Housing and 4.8% at Repco Home, and return on equity ranges from 11.77% to 14.53%.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Aadhar_Housing_Finance_a_good_stock_to_buy_now\"><\/span><strong>Is Aadhar Housing Finance a good stock to buy now?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Aadhar Housing Finance has a debt to equity ratio of 2.49, a return on equity of 14.53% and a P\/E of 17.33 against an industry P\/E of 17.72. Valuation, funding costs and housing demand move results. This article is not investment advice, so consult a SEBI-registered advisor before deciding.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_PE_ratio_of_Aadhar_Housing_Finance_PNB_Housing_and_Repco_Home\"><\/span><strong>What is the P\/E ratio of Aadhar Housing Finance, PNB Housing and Repco Home?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The P\/E ratio is 17.33 for Aadhar Housing Finance (industry 17.72) and 12.95 for PNB Housing (industry 17.72). All of them trade below the industry multiple.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_of_these_mortgage_lender_stocks_has_the_highest_return_on_equity\"><\/span><strong>Which of these mortgage lender stocks has the highest return on equity?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Aadhar Housing Finance has the highest return on equity at 14.53%, followed by PNB Housing Finance at 11.92% and Repco Home Finance at 11.77%.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_risks_of_investing_in_mortgage_lender_stocks\"><\/span><strong>What are the risks of investing in mortgage lender stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The main risks are interest rates, property prices and quarterly trends. Higher rates can slow home loan demand.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_Aadhar_Housing_Finance_PNB_Housing_and_Repco_Home_perform_in_Q1_FY27\"><\/span><strong>How did Aadhar Housing Finance, PNB Housing and Repco Home perform in Q1 FY27?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Aadhar Housing Finance reported revenue of Rs 997.19 crore, up 17.1% year on year, and net profit rose 19.0% to Rs 282.36 crore. PNB Housing Finance reported revenue of Rs 2,265.36 crore, up 8.8% year on year, and net profit rose 4.5% to Rs 557.34 crore. Repco Home Finance reported revenue of Rs 467.90 crore, up 6.2% year on year, and net profit rose 5.7% to Rs 114.15 crore.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_mortgage_lender_stocks_pay_dividends\"><\/span><strong>Do mortgage lender stocks pay dividends?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> PNB Housing and Repco Home pay dividends. The dividend yield is 0.69% for PNB Housing and 0.89% for Repco Home, based on dividends declared for FY26.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_invest_in_mortgage_lender_stocks_in_India\"><\/span><strong>How can I invest in mortgage lender stocks in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> You can buy mortgage lender stocks through a demat and trading account on NSE or BSE after checking each company&#8217;s financials, margins and valuation. The Univest Screener lets you compare fundamentals before placing an order. 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