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I'm looking to upgrade my current 3-rm HDB to 4-rm HDB. Buy first then sell. Current HDB with outstanding bank loan of approx $90K. my current 3-rm HDB should be able to fetch $440-$480K based on recent sale transaction. Gross income approix $5K/mth, exclude bonus. My questions are:
1) What would be my max loan from the bank or HDB?
2) does having bonus increase the amount i can loan?
3) if i take up a HDB loan now, would i be able to switch to a bank loan later? and if any bond period with HDB loan in such case?
4) I assume i need something like bridging loan as i buy first then sell, right?
5) how do i calculate how much i need to pay for bridging loan?
6) does HDB have such bridging loan? if have, how much is the interest?
7) If i take up HDB loan, how much is the legal fee?
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You may text 9620 0827  for a casual chat.

Do note that selling is 2% comm + GST and buying 1%+GST.

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Hi,

The max loan will depend on your age, income, and also any major debt obligations as well. I can assist to calculate if I have this info. Its possible variable bonuses may help to bump up the loan. Yes if you fulfil the hdb loan eligibility, you can take up hdb loan and change to bank loan later.

If you have sufficient CPF OA and max bank loan amount attainable is sufficient, may not need a bridging loan. HDB does not provide bridging loan. I have helped various clients to smoothly transit from their existing HDB to the next. Perhaps we can discuss further over phone? My contact is 97432395  .

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

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Hi,

I would be most glad to assist you further and please feel free to let me know if you need any assistance. Have a good day ahead. By the way, could I get my banker to get in touch with you with regards to loan issue pls?

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Dear sir/mdm,

You will need to apply for HLE to understand your loan amount and eligibility should you decide to take a HDB loan if you have only taken HDB loan once. Do take note that 50% of your sales proceeds will be required to be used for paying off for your purchase if you are taking a HDB loan for your purchase. For bank loans, you may wish to speak to 1 of my banker partner to find out more about your loan quantum eligible.

I will suggest to do the sale and purchase concurrently such that you need not subject yourself to undue stress for your sale from purchasing first, but it will really depends on your purchase requirements. If you have very niche requirements, yes, purchasing should go ahead first so you can prepare for the transition.

Bridging loan is only available if you take up a bank loan but you will be required to sell your existing property first and have the OTP exercised before you qualify for the bridging loan.

Do up your financial calculations first so you can have a better understanding of how the finance can flow and transit for the sale and purchase transactions.

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Hi Sir/Mdm,

Let me try to provide you with some clarity.

1. Besides your income, HDB and banks will also look at your age before determining the maximum loan you are eligible for. You can contact me privately and I can do an estimation for you with more information.

2. Yes if you have bonus, you are able to secure a higher loan amount.

3. You may switch over to a bank loan from a HDB loan, no issues.

4. Bridging loan is one option but banks will need you to sell your current flat before they can grant you a bridging loan. Instead of a bridging loan, I would suggest using contra or to time the purchase and sale concurrently so that bridging loan is not required.

5. Bridging loan interest rates are about 6% per annum, the bridging period is usually 2 to 3 months and therefore the interests will not be a big amount.

6. HDB is able to grant you a HDB loan at a higher interest rates of more than 3%.

7. The legal fees depend on the purchase price and it is usually less than $500.

Please feel free to contact me so that I can understand your situation and provide you with further assistance.

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Hi,

Let me help you with your enquiries:

1) You will need to get an IPA from the Bank, or apply for HLE to determine your loan amount.

2) Yes, definately.

3) Yes, you can.

4) Bridging loan comes with condition. You will have to find a Buyer who had exercised (and gotten HDB approval) for the purchase of your current flat, before the bank can disbursed the loan for your own purchase.

5) It will depend on the amount that you need to bridge, the loan period, and also the interest rates.

6) No.

7) HDB conveyancing will be few hundred dollars.

As you're doing both Sale and Purchase, it is very important to have a proper Timeline planned. A properly planned Timeline not only allow your funds to be ready in time for your purchase, it can also save you the hassle of having to shift house more than once during this transition.

I am experienced and well-versed in both HDB and private transactions. I will be able to assist you in your property plans. Please get in touch with me for a more in-depth discussion.

Should you need require 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 in the current market.

Thank you.

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Hi,

1) Maximum loan from the bank or HDB shall determine by the MSR calculation.
(a) Max loan from bank = 75% LTV. 5% must be in cash, and 20% can be cash and/or CPF.
(b) Max loan from HDB = 85% LTV. All 15% can be in CPF, short fourth shall be topped up by cash.
I assume you are below 40 yrs old to do this preliminary MSR calculation. your loan should be around $300k without taking in your bonus. Your loan amount will be reduced once you reach 40 yrs old.

2) I assume you mean whether your bonus is inclusive in the MSR tabulation? Yes, all bonuses will suffer a haircut of 30% to include in the MSR calculation.
3) Yes, you may switch to a bank loan from an HDB loan but not vice versa. There is no lock-in period for the HDB loan if this is what you meant.
4) Bridging loan is only available for the elderly who are purchasing BTO for HDB loan. Thus you can only get a bridging loan from the bank where you are getting a mortgage from.
5) The bridging loan interest is the same rate as your mortgage loan. For detail, you will have to check with the bank that you intend to borrow from.
6) This is already highlighted in (4).
7) You can only apply for HDB legal service when you are taking an HDB loan or without a loan. You will have to engage a private lawyer (who is on that particular bank's panel) if you are taking a loan from the bank.

In addition to the above questions. I would like to highlight that this is your 2nd HDB loan. The right-sizing policy shall apply on your 2nd HDB loan.
Meaning that 50% of your cash proceed will be detected as payment for your 2nd HDB flat.

Hope the above answer your main concerns, but if there are more query, please feel free to contact me at 90110636  , or email: ling.ck7@gmail.com if more information is needed.
I'll be glad to assist.

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