House Loans.. ..Which bank is better?

[Xmasbaby]

You can try this link


http://www.housingloansg.com/web/

Hope it helps....

[Cheval]

fussyMummy:

Hi,


I am not really understand the fixed and various rate.... :?

Which one is reasonable and better ? :?


Many thanks

these are the upmost basic notions. you got to read to understand them by yourself. and pay attention to terms and conditions.

final decision would depend on a number of factors and considerations. no 'best' for everyone.

[cherrygal]

Just some nuggets of wisdom from a financial expert who came to my office for a lunchtime talk:


If you want cash and CPF to invest in 2nd property or stocks, then take the longest loan period possible and keep refinancing it. Make sure your loan interest rate is lower than or similar to the interest rate CPF is awarding you (currently 2.5%).

If you dunno how to invest or dun wish to invest, then take the shortest loan period and pay off faster to avoid massive interest.

If the loan interest rate is higher than what the CPF gives u in interest, then use your CPF to do block repayments to shorten the loan period and reduce interest paid to bank.

There are no such things as fixed rates forever. At most, the rate can be fixed for up to 3-5 yrs. Then it will convert to a floating rate. So it is always advisable to refinance your home once the lock-in period is over.

[MMM]

cherrygal:

So it is always advisable to refinance your home once the lock-in period is over.

Yes, it is very important to take note of the lock in period. Start having a conversation at least 4 months before the lock in period expires. So that in case you want to switch, you can give the bank ample notice period without incurring any penalty cost.

Always refinance. Be on the ball for this.

[atrecord]

Gecko:

What bank provides the \"Best\" loan can be different at different times.


Why not try a mortgage broker?

They will advise you on the best rates. Don't have to pay. They get commission from the bank.

Gecko

Agreed. I was collating info on my own few mths back, but info from the Net was sometimes not the most detailed/up-to-date, as banks might have latest promotions not featured... and then each bank got many different products - see till blur...

then i emailed one of those mortgage consultants. ended up asking him to do all the checkings and recommendations for me. Was also helpful as i'm not extremely familiar with a lot of the industry practices so he sort of 'educated' me on these.

[auntieM]

Thank you all!

We finally settled with HSBC coz their figures for Premier customers quite good..
Cheers!

[dimewdime]

CarenL\" post_id=\"1946161\" time=\"1573628802\" user_id=\"165804:

We recommend HSBC for house loans. The terms are clearly presented to us, requirements are quite easy to comply, our house loan was approved on an earlier date.

yea i recently refinanced my house loan with HSBC. the rates may not be the best but i like the professionalism

[RYeo1982]

Thanks for sharing your experiences with HSBC. I think we have decided now which bank to go!

[Grr_roxy]

Not sure which is the best. But one of the worst is UOB based on my recent encounter. Can ask you for additional supporting documents and then sign addendum because they missed out clauses after offer letter was signed and returned. What to do, do we even have a choice to say no? Very much at the mercy of the bank.

I think for mortgage loans, just go for best rates. I believe the supposedly customer service is similar across banks. Even if you get good before sales service, wait till your fixed loan term is over. You are hardly welcome back to the same bank and they offer you lousy rates.

[Grr_roxy]

Not sure which is the best. But one of the worst is UOB based on my recent encounter. Can ask you for additional supporting documents and then sign addendum because they missed out clauses after offer letter was signed and returned. What to do, do we even have a choice to say no? Very much at the mercy of the bank.

I think for mortgage loans, just go for best rates. I believe the supposedly customer service is similar across banks. Even if you get good before sales service, wait till your fixed loan term is over. You are hardly welcome back to the same bank and they offer you lousy rates.