QUOTE(tHe^CuLpRit @ Sep 9 2015, 06:16 PM)
quick question folks. Is it an absolute must to take MRTA/MLTA?
I'm taking a combined loan and it looks like CIMB has already passed our application. No mention of MRTA from CIMB, only RHB was aggresive to market it and suggest to lump the amount into our loan total (making it 95%).
I'll probably read up tonight, but what's the details I should be looking out in term of loan options, say lock in period and/or Flexi loan. I'm thinking Flexi allows for credit withdrawal + fluctuating loan repayment amount tho I'm not 100% sure.
1. MLTA and MRTA is always optionable, never a must to take.
2. Most of the bank will aggressively sell your MRTA or MLTA because it give added profit to the bank in a way and also as a security for them.
By taking MRTA/ MLTA bank will always give perks by reducing your interest rate.
Do take caution of the Pros and Cons of MRTA and MLTA, it differs greatly and will have immensed impact on your financial health late in the future.
3. For flexi, I will give you a brief general preview of the setting of it. (*each bank has its own modus operandi*)
1) no need to call in whatsoever, all extra payments (of any amount) will go into your loan account and interest is saved immediately (exactly like fully flexi loans). you may pay 2/3 months in advance, no issue
2) no maintenance/ setup/ processing fee (you'll save a lot, brother...)
3) for redrawable prepayments, you can pump in cheque or direct over the counter.
4) Rm10 is charged for each redrawal and T+3 days processing time
3. Things to look out for:
a) Query the penalty charges. If any late payment involve in the future, how much will the bank increase the rate and will the rate be reversible
b) Whether the loan interest is daily rest or montly rest
c) additional fees incurred
d) Lock in period (for under construction property)
whether charges of penalty effective from 3 years of 1st disbursement or 3 years of full disbursement.
For our under construction property it is important as:
"1st disbursement" happens in 2015 = 2015+3 years
"full disbursement"happens in 2017= 2017+3 years
see the difference? full disbursement actually takes 3+3 years means 6 years before penalty is voided.
e) make sure all the stipulated charges you listed are the same in the letter offer.
f) how penalty charges are charged, on the outstanding amount or the loan limit.
"loan limit" is the amount loan you borrowed from bank since day1.
g) Tried calling the bank service centre and see if they pick up and provide good quality service.