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Hi, I am considering applying for new EC under DPS as 2nd timer. Am i allowed to use CPF to help offset stamp duties, downpayment,legal fees, etc? I know 5% of the 20% downpayment must be in cash. My IPA (in-principal approval) will not be able to cover the remaining 80% loan at TOP. I read that banks will ask buyer to 'safeguard' funds in the CPF and therefore, unable to use it for the 20% down payment.
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For your scenario, you have to go with DPS. Does your IPA include home loan + bridging loan? Or just home loan amount.

The moment you intend to use CPF OA to cover any part of your purchase price and or related fees, CPF will require to see that your bank loan is approved, and that your cash plus cpf OA and home loan can cover the purchase price fully. If your CPF + home loan cannot cover 80% of purchase price, the payments in front have to all be covered by cash first. Due to the requirement to adhere to cash > cpf OA > bank loan disbursement of funds sequence.

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