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Home Loan Claire Yeo
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<p>Singapore's real estate market can be a bit complicated, especially if it's your first time buying or selling a house. You probably know you'd need to engage the right property agent- but did you know getting the right mortgage broker is just as important?</p> <p>That's because both play vital roles whether you are buying or selling. You might be tempted to just think having a property agent is sufficient, because afterall, they are your go-to expert for all things property.</p> <p><img src="https://mortgagemaster-files.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/files/pexels-shvetsa-4225920.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>However, just as how you would not consult your GP on your cancer diagnosis, you wouldn’t want to risk consulting your agent o...</p>

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Home Loan David Baey
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<p>Are you looking to upgrade to a bigger house as your family grows?</p> <p>Thinking about moving from an HDB to a private property as your career and income advance?</p> <p>Whether it’s for location, convenience, economic status, schools, or amenities, upgrading or relocating is a natural part of life.</p> <p>However, the most crucial aspect of this process is obtaining the right financial advice. Traditionally, many people secure a home before arranging their loan, but the most savvy individuals find financing before they start house hunting.</p> <p><img src="https://mortgagemaster-files.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/files/pexels-pixabay-53621.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>With over 15 years of experience in the mortgage industry, both at a ba...</p>

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Home Loan Claire Yeo
Interest Rates Claire Yeo
New Purchase Claire Yeo
Refinancing Claire Yeo - 

<p>There are two types of home loans in the market- a HDB loan or bank loan. For HDB properties, you have the option of taking either a HDB or bank loan, but for private properties, you will only be able to get a bank loan. Aside from deciding a loan that’s best for you, the next question is often whether or not you should pay using your Central Provident Fund (CPF) savings or cash.</p> <p><strong>Note:</strong> <em>Only CPF funds from the CPF OA (Ordinary Account) can be used for home loan payments.</em></p> <p>In this article, we will cover the following:</p> <ol> <li>Using CPF For Housing</li> <li>How Much CPF Can You Use?</li> <li>Advantages of Using CPF for Ho...</li></ol>

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Home Loan Claire Yeo
Interest Rates Claire Yeo
New Purchase Claire Yeo
Refinancing Claire Yeo
WAT - What Are They Claire Yeo - 

<p>Understanding your property valuation is important when you are looking to buy or sell your current home. </p> <p><strong>Understanding Property Valuation</strong></p> <p>A property valuation is typically carried out by a licensed appraiser and is an assessment of what your property is worth.</p> <p>There are two kinds of valuations, indicative and actual valuations.</p> <p><strong>Indicative Valuations</strong> are basic estimates of a property's value. </p> <p>It is usually based on the average price of similar recently transacted properties in the same area. Both homeowners and agents can perform these valuations through simple research. </p> <p>However, these days...</p>

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Home Loan Claire Yeo
New Purchase Claire Yeo - 

<p>Singaporean buyers often overlook properties in the United States for overseas investment. A significant deterrent is that traditional retail banks typically do not offer financing options to non-residents. Consequently, many have missed out on the robust U.S. property market and its growth in recent years.</p> <p>However, there are retail banks that do provide financing options for foreigners interested in purchasing properties, presenting valuable opportunities for savvy investors.</p> <p><strong>Benefits of Buying Properties in the United States</strong></p> <p>There are many benefits when it comes to purchasing investment prop...</p>

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Interest Rates Claire Yeo
New Purchase Claire Yeo - 

<p>With more and more million-dollar HDBs popping up in the news, many might wonder how the average Singaporean can actually afford them. Beyond that, the often talked about question is: Will HDB prices continue to rise? When will be a good time to enter the market?</p> <p>In order to understand HDB trends, it's important to go straight to the beginning to understand how the Housing Development Board (HDB) came about. Created in 1960, HDB was birthed with a mission to fix the nation's housing crunch. Their mandate has always been to provide affordable, quality homes for Singaporeans.</p> <p>Looking at today's ...</p>

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New Purchase Si Jie Lim - 

Will Singapore experience a recession in 2023? We share 5 points that new homebuyers will need to consider

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New Purchase Si Jie Lim - 

The property market has defied all expectations, with valuations still at an all-time high despite higher interest rates. We ask why

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New Purchase Si Jie Lim - 

With property prices still rising in Singapore, we could all use a little help in ensuring we buy a home that is affordable. Introducing the 3-3-5 Rule!

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New Purchase Si Jie Lim - 

Private property prices fell for the first-time in three years, which makes the new condo launches this quarter even more exciting

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