QUOTE(nick_linz @ Feb 12 2016, 06:18 PM)
I'm thinking about getting a loan for a new house. My salary is 12k before epf n socso deductions. My only commitment now is car loan at 1.2k per month. Is it possible to get a full home loan? Because I don't have any savings. I guess it would be better if I can commit a sum of my salary to paying off mortgage rather than spending alot every month
Dear,
1. Based on your details, gross salary Rm12,000, commitment on car loan Rm1200/month. I will overstate it to RM1400, Usually banks calculation would be higher. The get accurate figure, would need to know the credit limit of the debt commitment. However, based on this, your max loan eligibility is RM1,225,000 FOR hlbb, for other banks max loan eligibility do look at right bottom section yellow highlight.
2. It is possible to get full margin finance 90% house loan, but really based on how much loan you are applying for.
3. Is saving amount determinant factor? Yes and No. You can opt to provide document that doesn't show your saving in banks and opt for banks that you are not currently have any account with. But still it doesn't affect much, as you can explain that this account is just prolly to receive salary.
4. Commit more downpayment? In my opinion, I would not consider this a wise move. If you can borrow more, borrow more. If you lash out too much cash upfront for the property, your cash flow would hurt badly, your cash would stuck inside the bricks of your property until you refinance cash out/topup or sell off your property.
If you would like to pay less total interest for the whole loan tenure, opt to borrow 90% margin of finance and credit cash into the capital account to reduce the interest charges.
5. Paying more upfront would lead to lower installment, however your cash flow would be disturbed. It's not a wrong decision, it really depends on your financial objectives and your comfort.