Originally Posted by gohsoonk
thats because we research, chat and read as we are buying and thats where knowledge builds up.
Originally Posted by gohsoonk
thats because we research, chat and read as we are buying and thats where knowledge builds up.
really? how to? i rush to overseas after secured one unit. didn't have time to check all the details... how to request for FOC built in oven??Originally Posted by devilplate
Is it true that we can get a built in oven FOC? What I know is that we can get Sim Lian to leave a space for the oven while constructing the kitchen cabinets.Originally Posted by East Lover
my agent just called me that - no FOC, only can leave a space for oven.Originally Posted by Denlim
Aiyoh, why like that? they said the WV selling point is water view + good price, but $900+psf not cheap leh, still no FOC oven.
Master Plan 2008Originally Posted by mantrix
Boost to East Region as international gateway
24. New Tampines Quarry Park
http://www.ura.gov.sg/pr/text/pr03-19.html
- Residents can visit the new beautiful waterfront Tampines Quarry Park which will be developed around the Tampines quarry.
err...how come the orange tee agt who serves me at the showflat told me tat can get a FOC oven???Originally Posted by East Lover
again, a lot of agents any how say one...Originally Posted by devilplate
for BUC project, i tink HSBC offers best sibor rates now...completed projects, can try maybank 5yr fixed for long termOriginally Posted by East Lover
Dear all neighbours and experts, are you sourcing some home loan? which bank rate offer better? so far I have ranked as Maybank and OCBC, any advice? mind to share?
Maybank 3M SIBOR + 0.50% p.a yr 1, + 1.00% yr2, + 1.25% yr3Originally Posted by devilplate
HSBC: +0.65% for all the 3 years
Anyone has the floor plans?
check out this link:Originally Posted by DC33_2008
http://www.waterview.com.sg/floor-plan.html
If you are looking at fixed rates for long tenures...only Maybank and DBS makes the cut...
Originally Posted by East Lover
actually am trying to figure out since the flexible rates now are so low, why do we want to choose fixed rates? which is at 1.99% now?Originally Posted by gohsoonk
Where are we looking at then we want to choose fixed rate beside being able to anticipate the lona amt monthly?
tats what i am confusing now. last year I took up a fixed rate for my current place, much higher interest rate now. so now i wanna to take floating rate.Originally Posted by aimtowin
Since US Gov is printing more and more money, if bank increase interest rate, much more hot hot money will come to SG, so I guess the low interest rate will still last at least 2-3 years??? just nice by waterview TOP?
DBS: SIBOR+0.65% for 1st 3 years and +0.75% threafter... There is a chance for all to change the loan scheme within 6 mths after TOP and guess have to relook at the rates between fixed and floating...Originally Posted by East Lover
Go for 3 yr fixed or 5 yr fixed. Hot Money will push up rates to contain the inflationary pressures. Unless we kanna a double dip recession, things are looking positive from now on and growth to be 4 to 6% next year.Originally Posted by Denlim
banker said if interest rate increase, more hot money will come, so they have to hold the interest rate.Originally Posted by kingkong1984
Singapore does not use interest rate as a key instrument to manage inflation, unlike the US.Originally Posted by kingkong1984
Management of $SGD banded movement against world major currencies is used as key instrument to contain inflation.
ok, excuse my ignorance I fear interest rate hikes in home loans which are at record low..if not lowest.Originally Posted by akow
the question is when.....end of last yr i tot end of 2010 which is NOW tat the int rate will start to rise.....i am sure majority r wrong like meOriginally Posted by kingkong1984
That is because you are looking at the rates now...
It is a bet against the movement of rates in the future...
Originally Posted by aimtowin
Singapore does not use interest rate NOW as a KEY instrument to manage inflation, unlike the US.
Management of $SGD banded movement against world major currencies is used as key instrument to contain inflation.
If it is used as a supplemental instrument...also die...
Originally Posted by akow
Is it true that SOR will be getting lower than SIBOR in the coming few years due to US currency policy?
OCBC offer 0.75+SOR, while DBS & HSBC offer 0.65+SIBOR, which one is better?
The gap between SOR and SIBOR has narrowed in the last couple of days. It is SOR that moves up as 1$US = SGD1.32.
as unemployment rate is high in the US ... i don't think interest rate will go up until they bring down unemployment ... futhermore , they are more worried that the economy will go into deflation rather than inflation
so does it imply that SOR is lower than SIBOR? we should go OCBC?Originally Posted by rainy
by the way, all BUC project no fixed rate offered, i guess bank predict SIBOR will go up soon???
"all BUC project no fixed rate offered"...this is generally true...but there are exceptions
Originally Posted by East Lover
For refinancing case, beside DBS, any bank else is willing to sub the penalty?
SIBOR is most likely to be more stable as compared to SOR as the latter is influenced by a Forex component, which in the last few years, have been badly affected due to the erratic world economy and international exchange market.
- Sibor is influenced by the supply and demand for funds in the Singapore interbank market, whereas SOR is more exposed to factors external to Singapore such as USD interest and exchange rates.
- SOR is more volatile because exchange rates as well as USD money market rates tend to fluctuate more
Although SOR rates have been relatively lower than SIBOR rates for the past couple of months this year (August – October 2009), SOR has gone through rapid movements and at times, has a much higher rate than SIBOR. This makes SIBOR more “stable” for those who are aware of the unpredictable economic changes and on par with market conditions.
The current world economic environment has impacted our local economy and growth forecast, so to decide on what interest rates you would be comfortable with depends on your knowledge on the property market and economy.
The decision boils down to your appetite and view on the market in the future.
If you are investing on a property and know your budget well, it would not be risky to take up a loan that is pegged to SOR, as long as you are not locked in for too long.
On the other hand, if you are buying a property for occupation, in a long term, picking a loan with fixed rates or maybe SIBOR-pegged rates would be a better choice for you.
TIPS: Always choose a bank or financial institution that is transparent with their interest rates before you decide on anything