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Singapore mortgages

Companies & Markets

More customer interest in floating-rate home loans amid Sora decline in Q2

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Opinion & Features
THE LEVEL GROUND

Low mortgage rates help; but be cautious in pursuing condo dreams as economic outlook weakens

Of the 83 mortgagee listings, 37 were residential properties, while commercial mortgagee listings made up 18 of the total.
Property

Mortgagee listings climb in Q1 as interest rate strains hit market: Knight Frank

Most households would be able to weather higher mortgage rates, even at higher interest rates and an income loss, says the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Singapore

Household debt on the rise but may be cushioned by wage, financial assets growth: MAS

At their respective third quarter results briefings, management of the three banks said they will look at the market and adjust accordingly, but did not explicitly mention plans to cut rates.
Companies & Markets

DBS, OCBC, UOB aim to stay competitive as foreign players slash mortgage rates

Property analysts reckoned that falling mortgage rates may boost homebuyers' confidence, leading to more home sales.
Property

Foreign banks in Singapore slash home loan rates to as low as 2.45%

A total of 86 auction listings was recorded for the third quarter, down 25.2 per cent from the previous quarter's 115.
Property

Fewer mortgagee listings in Q3 despite increased cost pressures, higher interest rates: Knight Frank

Market watchers do not expect a large decline in mortgage rates, given that the local banks have already been adjusting their rates lower for some time now.
Companies & Markets

Hoping for banks to slash mortgage rates? Don’t hold your breath, analysts say 

Being able to borrow is vital to many young first-time home buyers.
Residential
THE LEVEL GROUND

Consider letting young Singaporeans borrow more to fund housing dreams

Some young couples are concerned their HDB housing loan amounts will be assessed based on the new HFE letters, with no reassessments possible in the future.
Property

Young couples voice concerns over housing loan limits under new HDB protocols  

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