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 Refinance home loan within lockin period, Is it a wise move?

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Pai
post Oct 30 2008, 06:32 PM

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QUOTE(sandswift @ Oct 28 2008, 09:50 PM)
Hi all, I'm planning to refinance my home loan recently.

I had been servicing my current home loan for about 2 years (out of 30 years tenure), with the interest rate of BLR - 0.8%.

It is still in the lockin period of 60 months, meaning that I will be charged with penalty of 3% out of the total loan amount if I refinance now.

From my surveys recently, I can get around BLR - 1.80% for Non Zero Entry Cost package for loan amount of RM110K (my outstanding loan amount).

Do you think it is a wise move to refinance now? Or should I wait until the lockin period is over? Please advice. Thanks in advance!  notworthy.gif
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suggest you re-negotiate your current rate with your current bank, its FOC smile.gif
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post Nov 12 2008, 09:49 AM

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QUOTE(shiewwai85 @ Nov 7 2008, 01:22 AM)
hi, my bank is offering BLR-2.20% for refinancing. is actually work for you refinance it bcoz of the economy downturn and our interest is very competitive in the market. our Flexi Loan offer you a current a/c, atm card and cheque book that allow you to withdraw money anytime at any amount you want. if you put more money inside your current a/c, i may help you save the interest and shorten your tenure. please call me at 017-3282011 or email me at shiewwai85@hotmail.com
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Heard promises like this b4. Promise the sky,deliver bukit beruntung tongue.gif

Anyone who applied pls keep us updated wink.gif

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post Nov 12 2008, 05:15 PM

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Thanks Boon and u could not be more right. Often agents and banks market ONLY the benefits of their product and never actually mentioned the hidden terms involved like the MOF,lock in period,min loan amount etc.

The advert by oue agent fren above is a great example of that..
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post Nov 12 2008, 07:25 PM

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Bbjslee,

Just apply to refinance from other banks, then show your LO to your current bankers smile.gif

 

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