1. What is a House Loan?
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1. What is a House Loan?
Looking up in a dictionary, a house or mortgage loan is a loan taken from a bank or financial institution to help you purchase a property of your choice – be it a condominium in Petaling Jaya or a bungalow in Setia Alam.
You will only need to pay a downpayment of 10% of the property’s price and start paying monthly instalments by taking a loan.
Remember! There is also an interesting plan for the monthly instalments – an additional amount lenders charge you for the privilege of taking the loan.
2. Types of House Loans?
So, there are 3 main home loans offered in Malaysia – term, semi-flexi, and flexi loans, each with advantages and drawbacks.
- Term Loans – a fixed repayment schedule that does not allow a reduction in your loan interest with advance payments.
- Semi-Flexi Loans – a loan that allows you to pay extra money whenever you like.
- Flexi Loans – quite close to semi-flexi loans, except that these are linked to your current account, and the instalment amount is automatically deducted every month.
3. Now, what is Your Budget Plan?
a. Check your credit score
A credit score is basically a number the lenders know about a person’s track record regarding payment ability. By knowing the credit scores, lenders decide if the person is fine enough to be provided with a new loan or a credit card.
Since a credit score is your ‘financial report card’, which is reviewed to apply for a loan or a credit card, it has huge importance. When you have a good credit score, it will really be helpful, especially to get a better mortgage and interest rates.
b. A mortgage calculator is your best friend
A mortgage calculator is a good method to budget your future housing loans’ costs, such as the house prices, loan terms, down payments, and others.
For example, if you choose a shorter loan term, your payments will be higher, but you’ll pay less interest over the life of the loan.
Use the calculator below as a start.
4. The Process of Applying for A House Loan
Once you have figured out which type of loan and how much budget is needed, you can proceed to the hardest step of all – actually applying for the housing loan.
Alright! Confidence levels are 100%, and the numbers look good. You’d need to prepare the required documents, which includes:
- Copy of your IC/passport
- Salary slip
- Bank account and EPF statements
- Income tax receipt
- Property booking form
The home loan application process can take anywhere from 2 days to a week, whether or not your home loan is approved.
If your application gets rejected, you’ll have to wait another 3 – 6 months before submitting another application. So patience is key in your journey of obtaining your ideal house loan.
All the best of luck!
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