S$575,000 Hdb Loan: Monthly Repayment and Total Interest
A S$575,000 HDB loan at 2.6% over 25 years costs S$2,608.60 a month. Over the full term you repay S$782,579.90, of which S$207,579.90 is interest.
Repayment by tenure
| Tenure | Monthly | Total interest |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years | S$5,446.71 | S$78,604.72 |
| 15 years | S$3,861.16 | S$120,009.58 |
| 20 years | S$3,075.03 | S$163,007.51 |
| 25 years | S$2,608.60 | S$207,579.90 |
If rates change
| Rate | Monthly instalment |
|---|---|
| 2% | S$2,437.16 |
| 2.5% | S$2,579.55 |
| 3% | S$2,726.72 |
| 3.5% | S$2,878.59 |
| 4% | S$3,035.06 |
| 4.5% | S$3,196.04 |
Income needed
Under the 30% Mortgage Servicing Ratio for HDB flats, an instalment of S$2,608.60 needs a gross household income of at least S$8,695.33 a month. Under the 55% TDSR, it needs at least S$4,742.91 with no other debts. Banks test affordability at a higher stress-test rate, so the real requirement is higher for bank loans.
Things to check
- A second housing loan drops the LTV limit sharply and raises the minimum cash downpayment to 25%.
- Banks test your TDSR at a stress-test rate, not the advertised rate, so your borrowing limit is lower than you might expect.
- Budget for legal fees, valuation, renovation and moving costs on top of the downpayment and stamp duties.
- Seller's Stamp Duty can wipe out the gains on a quick resale, so check your holding period before selling.
Background
Beyond the price, buyers should budget for legal fees, valuation, home insurance, renovation and furnishing. Running the figures in advance helps you decide how much cash to hold back and whether a smaller loan or longer tenure makes more sense.
The Total Debt Servicing Ratio limits monthly debt repayments to 55% of gross monthly income for any property loan, and the Mortgage Servicing Ratio limits the housing instalment to 30% of income for HDB flats and new executive condominiums. Banks apply a medium-term interest rate in these tests rather than the rate you will actually pay.
CPF Ordinary Account savings can pay for the downpayment, stamp duties and monthly instalments, but using CPF reduces the money compounding for retirement, and the amount withdrawn plus accrued interest must be refunded to your CPF account when you sell.
Related calculations
- Property Affordability Calculator: Estimates the biggest loan and property price your income supports under TDSR, using the stress-test rate banks apply.
- Rental Yield Calculator: Measures the return from rent before and after costs such as property tax, maintenance fees and agent fees.
- Home Loan Refinancing Calculator: Compares your current mortgage with a new rate to show the monthly saving and how long switching costs take to recover.
- Property Downpayment Calculator: Splits the downpayment into cash and CPF and shows the remaining loan.
Model your own loan in the S$575,000 HDB Loan Repayment Calculator.
Run your own numbers: S$575,000 HDB Loan Repayment Calculator