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My partner and I (both in early 30s, SC/SPR) combined income is around 8K. We are thinking of purchasing our first apartment. We would like to seek the advice of the professionals here for the followings:
1) We are unsure if we should be going for a hdb/private property as our first property since we belong to the "sandwiched class". I am personally more inclined towards a private property and would like to know the financial commitment.
2) How is our bonuses (assuming to be around at least 20% of our annual income) going to affect the amount of loan we can take? We have no long term debt.
3) We are renting an apartment at present but will be terminating the lease once we get our own apartment. So is the existing rental commitment being considered towards the amount of loan we can apply?
4) Roughly how much loan can we take, given a loan tenure of 25 years and based on other information above?
We would appreciate the response of all gurus. Thanks.
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Hi,

If you are flexible with location, you may wish to consider new ECs from developer, where you can get grants and private property at subsidized prices.

The max loan attainable depends on your age, credit, income profile and whether any other debt obligations you have at the moment. Whether bonuses are factored in depends on banks assessment. For private property 1st purchase, you can loan up to 80% and max loan tenure of 30 years. Thanks and may I understand your requirements further and value-add to your housing plans?

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Hi,
Below is my input to your questions.

1. Assuming you are eligible for 80% loan of the purchase price, the down payment will be 20% + 3% SD + 5% ABSD (if PR's name is included) + legal fee of about 3K.

2. Bonus can be included in the computation for the loan.

3. For this, can be discuss with the banker.

4. Assuming you are not serving any other loan, your estimated max loan quantum is around 700K. Actually both you can take up to 30 year tenure.

To assist and advise you more in details, kindly drop me an email for me to share.

I am contactable at my mobile or email.

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Hi,

Perhaps you can share more on your requirements, objectives and finances on hand so that I can conduct the progressive payment calculations to narrow your options for your consideration. There are a couple of firesales / high discounts in the Primary market, not forgetting the resale market which could potentially add value to your portfolio and enhance capital appreciation in the years to come.

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Good Day and Thank You for your queries,

Based on the information provided, please find respond to your queries as following:
1. If you are both 35 years of age, please find the following estimates for your comparison:

For Private Residential, Non-Married SC+SPR:
(60% TDSR Applies)
Income: $8k
Max. 80% LTV: $1.068m
Max. Home Price: $1.336m
Max. Loan Tenure: 30 years
Est. Monthly Mortgage Repayment (2% IR): $4k
Est. Cash and/or CPF Required: $372k (20%, BSD, 5% ABSD & Legal Fees)
*Married Couple would save 5% on lower ABSD for first matrimonial home
*SSD for first 4 years apply

For new EC/Resale HDB with Bank Loan, HDB Eligibility Requirements Apply:
(30% MSR & 60% TDSR Apply, whichever lower. Hence, amount will be half of the above)
Income: $8k
Max. 80% LTV: $534k
Max. Home Price: $668k
Max. Loan Tenure: 30 years for new EC/25 years for HDB
Est. Monthly Mortgage Repayment (2% IR): $2k EC/$2.3k HDB
Est. Cash and/or CPF Required: $181k (20%, BSD & Legal Fees)
*5 Years MOP applies

Ultimate decision will depend on personal lifestyle choice, risk tolerance and long term plan.
Do discuss with your preferred agent on which property type will be more suitable for your long term plan.

2. Generally, variable income will incur 30% cut or only 70% will be recognised. Bank will valuate if the bonuses fall under variable or non-variable component.

For Illustration:
If considered Variable Bonus, your additional income will be increased by $13,440 pa or $1,120 pm
~[($8k x 12)*20%]*70%

For Private Residential, Non-Married SC+SPR:
(TDSR Applies)
Income: $8k + $1,120 Bonus
Max. 80% LTV: $1.218m
Max. Home Price: $1.523m
Max. Loan Tenure: 30 years
Est. Monthly Mortgage Repayment (2% IR): $4,505
Min. Cash and/or CPF Required: $425k (20%, BSD, 5% ABSD & Legal Fees)

3. Your rental commitment generally would not affect your loan application. Do check with the recommended, tried and tested bankers for confirmation.

4. Most have been illustrated above. Shorter loan tenure of 25 years instead of 30 years, will incur higher monthly mortgage repayment of $4,550 instead of $4,000 for $1.068m loan amount.

As we do not get prompted here, kindly contact me directly should you require more information.
Thank you and have a pleasant week ahead.

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