Get the right mortgage
When you have located the right property and paid the necessary deposit, you need to hunt for the right mortgage loan. Before you visit every bank in the city, it is advisable to sit and think about your loan requirements. Ask yourself these questions.
• How long do you want to borrow?
• What is the margin of financing you want?
• What is the amount of monthly instalment you can afford?
Choosing the right mortgage loan is not just about choosing the loan with the lowest interest.
Key mortgage considerations for a property investor
An investor does not want to have a long lock-in period as he or she will flip (sell) the property within a short duration of time, when the time is right.
Although it is difficult to find zero-entry-cost package deals these days, a property investor can opt for the loan legal fees to be included into the loan amount. This is known as Finance Entry Cost (FEC).
Advice for first-time home-buyers
If your income is not enough to support a housing loan application, do not despair. This is where you, the borrower, can apply for longer loan tenure to lower the monthly instalments. A professional or graduate can stretch the loan tenure between age 65 and 70 years old. When your income improves, you can make extra pre-payments to reduce the loan’s principal amount. It is important to find out if there is any penalty for extra pre-payments.
Another alternative is to apply the loan under a joint name. The bank will assess the income from all borrowers in the loan application.
• Properties under construction
For properties under construction, some banks allow you to pay the interest only without having to serve the principal amount. Once the property is completed, only then do you start paying the regular monthly instalments. The money saved during the construction period could be used for other things such as paying your existing rental. It may not be much for some, but a Ringgit saved is a Ringgit gained.
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