QUOTE(subzero7 @ Jul 2 2015, 10:10 AM)
Dear Faiz and other sifus. I havent managed to read all the post,just up till page 9. Then straight jump here to ask. Hope you all still entertain.
My question is

Can i go to HSBC and refinance my condo to RM476k for me to cash out rm30k and settle my personal loan balance + ptptn? If can would you recommend it or not?
Current phase 2 of the condo is selling at market value of RM600k plus.
Project free from encumbrances.
When I apply for the house loan on 2012 BNM rules is not that
strict though my salary is quite little back then which was gross rm3700 like that. I know every January new year BNM rules changes.
Hello, thanks for the question.
There is a high chance that even HSBC would not entertain the top up since the loan has not been fully disbursed yet. I would recommend to wait until you get your keys before attempting to top up OR refinance with another bank.
1. To be honest though, personal loan balance of just RM30k isn't worth the hassle of refinancing the property. This is because with most personal loan, the interest is calculated based on a flat rate, that means the interests have already been included into the total repayment, so you would not save anything other than "rebates" that is given based on the sole discretion of the bank, by paying early.
2. The same goes with PTPTN.. What is the interest rate for PTPTN? 1%? Although I am not familiar with it, and it may actually be based on a flat rate and not annualized rate (like your mortgage), you might as well just keep it.
3. Finally, there are costs associated with both topping up and refinancing. Are these costs worth it to settle 30k loans?
I do not want you to get out of your way to refinance just for these 2 loans. If you refinance to invest further, in property or ASB or anything that can give you dividends much higher than the interest rates, sure. But not these low-interest loans.
This post has been edited by wild_card_my: Jul 2 2015, 07:05 PM