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 Interest changing to BLR + 0% and higher?, Starting from 1 January 2015

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stormaker
post Dec 31 2014, 10:11 AM

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If Maybank BR is 3.20%, is that mean their rate will be 3.20% + 1% = 4.2% ? ... rclxub.gif
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post Dec 31 2014, 10:21 AM

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QUOTE(wild_card_my @ Dec 31 2014, 10:13 AM)
Wait, have they announced that their rates will be BR + 1%? where did you get this? Their spread should be independent from other banks, just like how it is now.
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1% just the my assumption ... but the concept is like that right ? BR + %, the % is base on the bank n individual right ?
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post Dec 31 2014, 10:46 AM

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QUOTE(wild_card_my @ Dec 31 2014, 10:40 AM)
Yes, as such, maybank may have lower BR, but their effective interest rates may be similar to other banks anyway due to the differences of each spread given to the client

To be honest, I dont know myself what it is going to be, but I expect nothing will change much except the old loans would be based on the BLR, while the newer ones will be based on BR. EIR would be similar
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You 're right, in the end, BLR n BR just the same, not sure why BNM says it's more transparent, easier to compare between bank to bank.
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post Dec 31 2014, 11:58 AM

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QUOTE(wild_card_my @ Dec 31 2014, 11:43 AM)
If I were you, I would take the BLR. it hasn't changed too much over the years, while the BR is "expected" to change on a quarterly cycle. This would throw a havoc on your personal financial management.
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But according to BNM, after BR introduced, BLR will change as frequent as BR too.

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BLR-based loans prior to 2015 will continue to be referenced against the BLR. However, when a financial institution makes any adjustments to the Base Rate, a corresponding adjustment to the BLR will also be made.


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post Dec 31 2014, 12:32 PM

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QUOTE(phlegmon @ Dec 31 2014, 12:22 PM)
Sorry,u have the source from BNM confirming your statement?just want reassurance
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Hi experts, may I know is it wise to take up house loan / purchase house now, when the economy are getting bad ? Ur advise are appreciated. notworthy.gif

 

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