QUOTE(Argiope @ Dec 16 2015, 03:46 AM)
I am looking to refinance a landed residential property that is valued at about RM700k. Loan amount would be RM500k. So far i have only approached HLBB and they verbally offered 4.55%. My CTOS/CCRIS records should be clean. On top of that, i have an existing mortgage loan - the outstanding balance is RM150k at the rate of BLR-2.25%.
1. Is the rate from HLBB good enough? Should i approach other banks as well? If yes, which banks are recommended?
2. I suppose it makes sense to settle the outstanding balance of RM150k with the loan amount. What are the common T&Cs and costs i should be aware of?
3. If i do not have a lot of idle cash lying around, should i still go for full flexi loan? If i go for term loan, would the interest rate be lower?
Dear Argiope,
1. For Loan amount Rm500,000, the rate can go from 4.38-4.45% HLBB rate is not the best, compare to other bank.
2. Should you settle it really depends on your income, whether your income is sufficient for you to refinance Rm500,000 with existing Rm150,000 outstanding balance debt. I would need your income and all existing debt commitment to calculate this.
If your income sufficient for RM500K refinance, then you won't need to settle RM150K mortgage loan... it is a huge amount. Hence, you save on paying RM150K and get the refinance done.
If you opt to settle it, make sure it is not within the lock in period, as they is 2-3% penalty for settling property within lock in period.
3. Go for flexi loan but semi flexi instead of term loan. Semi flexi at least you can withdraw your cash (given that you creditted some amount of cash in the capital account) Semi flexi is suitable for people without huge cash flow monthly, moreover they don't need to pay rm10 monthly maintenance fees.
Going for term loan wouldn't reduce the interest rate, the rate is same for flexi and term loan.