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Hi, I am looking to buy new condo, hopefully Freehold
I am 39 this year

Can help to advise:
- Can I use all CPF OA for 20% down payment? Or do I need to set aside $20,000 in OA?
- Can I use all my CPF OA for monthly loan installment? Or do I need to set aside some amount in OA to be able to service the loan?


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Good morning and happy new year!

For condo downpayment, there is a 5% cash component minimum. The balance 20% can be made up from CPF OA and if there is insufficient CPF OA funds, you can top up using cash. Remaining 75% can be financed through home loan, if you are assessed to be eligible to obtain the amount based on your age and income. For repayment of home loan, you can service the monthly instalment using your CPF OA. Any shortfall amount you can utilise cash to top up. Hope this helps!

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Hi,
There is a minimum 5% cash payment involved. The balance 20% can be paid up using CPF.

Balance 75% can be financed through cash/CPF/home loan. You can also use CPF OA for repayment of home loan, topped by by cash.

Freehold properties are comparatively more expensive compared to LH99. Do get in touch with me for the best new launches out there. LOCATION is the most important for future value appreciation. So, get informed before making the purchase.

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Good morning,

Yes you can use all your CPF OA for the 20% downpayment, as long as the property balance lease is able to last you until 95 years old (if leasehold property). You need not set aside $20k for the OA. Do note for downpayment there is a 5% cash component. ie. 5% cash, 20% CPF OA, 75% max home loan. There is also approx 3 to 4% buyer stamp duties and legal fees.

Yes you can also use the CPF OA for monthly repayments, as long as there is balance CPF OA amount in your OA after utilizing for downpayment.

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Hi, appreciate your sharing. Assuming you are able to attain 75% loan, below is the breakdown
5% cash
20% - cash/CPF OA
stamp duty - cash/CPF OA
Legal fees - cash/CPF OA
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Hi,

I would be most glad to assist you further and pls feel free to let me know if you need any assistance. Have a good day ahead. By the way, yes you can use all the CPF OA for the 20% down payment.

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Hi Sir/Mdm,

Yes, you may use all your CPF in your OA for the down payment and there is no need to set aside 20k in your OA. For the monthly installment, you may chose to use Cash, CPF or a combination of both to make the monthly payment.

It is always a good move to start investing in properties. However, not all freehold properties make good investment and more often than not, the leasehold properties actually outperform the leasehold ones in the same location.

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Hi,

Yes, you're able to utilise your CPF funds to pay the balance 20% of the downpayment, after taking into account the minimum 5% Cash downpayment.

You need not set aside $20k in your OA, and can wipe it out for the downpayment. Subsequently, you can also use your CPF-OA for monthly installment, up to the approved Valuation Limit.

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