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Can I afford that EC?

I am currently staying in a 4 room flat. Outstanding loan is 80k.
The family's income is about 7k/mth

If I am interested in a new EC launching soon, would I be able to afford if? Given that I do have sufficient cash + CPF for the 20% downpayment.

But this would have wiped out most of my savings.

I can only sell my HDB when the new EC TOP.

Whats the best I can do? I am not interested in any current EC that is about to TOP.

Thank you
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Hi Terry,

If you have stayed in the hdb for 5 years or more, yes it looks possible based on the initial details shared, since you can manage the 20% downpayment. You may want to consider deferred payment scheme as the loan payments will only come in during TOP period, but the price will be slightly higher. Thereafter when you sell off your hdb and the sale proceeds return, you can use them to pay down the EC bank loan and also resale levy (if applicable).

May I know if you are referring to Hundred Palms Residences EC? I am part of the Developer's Appointed Team and quite familiar with ECs so will be glad to share more on the best approach for the upgrade. Is it possible if we can meet up at the showflat to discuss further?

May I have more info and requirements about your plans so to make better recommendations? Thanks and look forward to value-add to your housing plans.

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  • TL
    Appreciate your explanation Ivan.
    I'm axially waiting for sumang walk to be near parents. Still a long way though.
    Thank you.
Robbie Chen Chee Howe
Hi Terry,

It is good to know that you have saved enough for the 20% for the initial downpayment.

However, to determine if you are able to afford it, you will also need to find out how much you can loan. Your loan eligibility depends on 2 other factors:

1) your AGE
2) your Income (subjected to MSR/TDSR requirements)

By knowing the maximum loan that you can take, you can now plan your finances, and determine if you should proceed with the EC purchase.

Should you need any further assistance in matters relating to property, please contact me at my mobile 9748 6305  . I will be happy to assess and share with you the possibilities for you and your partner in the current market.

Thank you.

Best regards,
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Hi Terry,

The key to moving forward is establishing complete affordability. So it's good to move forward knowing your loan quantum. I can link you up with my bankers who will assist you with the approved loan , at no cost. If you have your own preferred banker, that's fine too. Following that, I will conduct the financial cash computations and progressive payments with timeline to illustrate the options you could consider.

Furthermore, there is NO agent fees involved! So you can take this opportunity to discuss more on your preferences & for me to give an entire overview and share more insights to the market, chart out the market price analysis and recent sales transaction caveats, work out comprehensive financial cash projections and provide you with up to date information to the procedural steps and its associated wings- financial (loan) , legal matters etc.

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Hi Buyer, please reach me via 91442664  . Lets do a meet up so i can run you through the finance details.

I have assisted many to upgrading from a hdb to EC or condo
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5% cash of the property value and 18% balance, you have? If yes, will be okie as deferred scheme available for EC.

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