QUOTE(haziqnet @ Mar 10 2017, 01:23 PM)
Asb is a good debt. Even when you terminate your asb you are still getting paid from the principal surrender value. Dont compare asb debt with other debts its not the same.Asb debt you are growing money from the amount you loan. From there it will grow because of the dividend distribution. The only contra for asb is the loan interest rate might become higher than the dividend.
If this happen you can always terminate your asb and there is no more debt you need to pay for.Saving is gud yes correct and zero risk but you not optimize the potential return you can get.
Plus the other reason when we use our own money to save the chances to use the money back is very high. But when you make loan the only money you can use is the dividend. Still your amount of investment keep remain and can be reinvest for the next year. Either you let it compounding, using the dividend to cover for the installments or you want to use it, it is your choice to make.
As long as you have the capability to pay for the loan go ahead.
When you are not just terminate it simple as that. I already make asb loan almost 3,4 times already since im young. The differences i can see from the past and today, now asb loan facility are more flexibles. No more lock in period and takaful is not compulsory plus lot of of promotional rate offered by the banks it give more advantage to the people than the bank.
So why should you afraid? As long as asb dividend is still relevant and higher than the interest rates just go with asb loan facility to optimize your potential return and reach your goal more quickly than do asb saving.
QUOTE(buggie @ Mar 10 2017, 06:16 PM)
LOL.... you quoted me yes... selectively... like selective reporting to twist the FACT. You didn't include my "But!". I go on to show you that you would make 37k more... somehow, you're blinded to this FACT? maybe your mind is so closed that you can't see the FACTS. Funny to me cause you keep mentioning this word here...
So here goes...
*from the earlier example started by you... you actually make 37k more taking the loan... even with the base amount...FACT!
*You have yet to dispel my calculation on how I arrived at it... FACT!
*Even if things go south, like dividend goes below 5% or interests jumps to 7%, you can always terminate and walk away with no further cost or losses. FACT!Look, I don't mind you not believing me. It's your money and like you said to each his own. And I don't mind a little discussion and show of FACTS. But the end result is shown to you already but you choose to ignore it.
FACT is, I'm done trying to show you. Just hope you didn't deter anyone else from taking the loan and denying them the oppurtunity.
QUOTE(haziqnet @ Mar 13 2017, 07:54 PM)
Why there are still some people think asb loan facility is a risk?
No lock in period which means you can terminate anytime u want is not a risk at all if you understand it.Because less dividend every year? Wow if you think that way then dun invest. You better put your money into scam mlm scheme who promise you fortune in a short time.
You guys need to understand our current economy are quite challenging. Therefore as long you are getting the dividend its ok.
When you are not getting it yet or below than the interest you are paying you can just terminate your asb. Simple. No more commitments to the bank. The bank will take back the balance they own and return the principal you had paid so far.Plus when you are not paying your loan 2 month in a row automatically bank will terminate your loan. But your ccris will gone bad.
So if u dun want to pay your loan anymore apply for termination.I already said many times asb loan are difference than housing, car or personal loan. Its much simple than all of it. So why still afraid? 🤔🤔🤔 Change your mindset. Dun think so negative. Asb loan is a gud debt because its making money. Ok. ✌QUOTE(buggie @ Mar 13 2017, 10:20 PM)
Seriously guys... You gotta get that notion that all loans are bad. With quotes like "why let the bank make my money?" "bank saja yg untung". "hutang sampai mati".
The key word here is OPM... "other people's money" for the less savvy. Specifically, the 'other people' meant here is the bank. The banks money. We are using the banks money to make money.
It's not a new concept or strategy. It's nothing new... Big companies do it. If they have 100k in cash, they are not going to buy just 1 lorry. They will take hire purchase and use the 100k to put a down payment for 10 lorries. So, they use banks money to buy the 10 lorries worth 1 million. With just 100k. That 10 lorries then make 10 times or more the money 1 lorry can make...
And there's no risk. It's been said many many times. If things get too hot to handle, like dividends goes below interest rates for instance... Then just terminate. You get your principal back and just walk away. Zero cost, zero risk. Yes the bank earn your interest, but don't forget, if you're 6 months in before you terminate, you still get that pro rated dividend at the end of the year.
And yes... ASB is not the only investment vehicle... Can earn more elsewhere like property... Can earn 500% increase in capital.. Yada yada yada. Open business can earn more money... Yada yada yada.... Firstly, this is ASB loan thread... So we discuss asb loans for those wanting more info on this. Some are looking for low risk investment. Some cannot get loan for property, some don't have business acumen, some already have 3 properties and looking to diversify... The point is... Dun la go and compare ASB loan with other forms of investment. Different people have different risk appetites and goals at different stages in their lives.
Then there those that waltz in here and make passing statements this one better la, that wan better... This one no good, that one no good... Backup your statements with figures and facts la dudes.... Not to say cannot discuss... Caaan... But show how you arrive at your conclusion la. Then ada pulak some hero that give calculation to prove his/her statement. That's awesome... But when there is a counter argument equally with figures to back up also dowan to mengaku Choose to ignore and name subjective facts to backup like historical analysis, etc. This kind of people is a breed of their own.
Bro haziq has spent a lot of time explaining and calculating figures to show in a systematic way how this works and how you can make money. Some have retirement in mind, some want to purchass car in cash or settle HP as soon as possible, some want to raise cash to have their dream wedding, etc. Whatever it is we don't judge. But at least show him the courtesy and respect to have a meaningful discussion.
Just to highlight for any interested / potential new asb1/2 'loan' takers. But do understand the effect it has on your CCRIS (as with all your debts with the bank from PL, CC, HL, OD, etc), just in case you wish to apply for another loan after applying for the ASB loan.
Another quick question to ask yourself as well, any other loans around that you know of where you can LITERALLY just terminate (and i mean it by just telling the bank staff that you wish to terminate the asb 'loan' by filing up a form. I know cause i've done it before) and walk away without paying a single cent ? Assuming there's no lock in period, whilst getting BACK some money AFTER terminating (NOT early settlement

) a loan?