S$700,000 Home Loan: Monthly Repayment and Total Interest
A S$700,000 home loan at 2.8% over 30 years costs S$2,876.26 a month. Over the full term you repay S$1,035,454.00, of which S$335,454.00 is interest.
Repayment by tenure
| Tenure | Monthly | Total interest |
|---|---|---|
| 20 years | S$3,812.47 | S$214,993.80 |
| 25 years | S$3,247.12 | S$274,136.45 |
| 30 years | S$2,876.26 | S$335,454.00 |
If rates change
| Rate | Monthly instalment |
|---|---|
| 2% | S$2,587.34 |
| 2.5% | S$2,765.85 |
| 3% | S$2,951.23 |
| 3.5% | S$3,143.31 |
| 4% | S$3,341.91 |
| 4.5% | S$3,546.80 |
Income needed
Under the 30% Mortgage Servicing Ratio for HDB flats, an instalment of S$2,876.26 needs a gross household income of at least S$9,587.54 a month. Under the 55% TDSR, it needs at least S$5,229.57 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
- Stamp duty must be paid within 14 days of signing, so have the cash ready before you exercise the option.
- Seller's Stamp Duty can wipe out the gains on a quick resale, so check your holding period before selling.
- Banks test your TDSR at a stress-test rate, not the advertised rate, so your borrowing limit is lower than you might expect.
- Stamp duty is based on the purchase price or market value, whichever is higher.
Background
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stamp duties and monthly instalments, but using CPF reduces the money compounding for retirement, and the amount withdrawn plus accrued interest must be refunded to your CPF account when you sell.
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.
Stamp duties are paid upfront. Buyer's Stamp Duty applies to every purchase at tiered rates up to 6%, while ABSD depends on the buyer's residency status and how many residential properties they already own. Sellers who dispose of a property within the holding period pay Seller's Stamp Duty.
Related calculations
- Home Loan (Mortgage) Calculator: Estimates monthly repayments on a bank home loan for private property or HDB flats.
- Mortgage Servicing Ratio (MSR) Calculator: MSR caps the instalment on HDB flats and ECs bought from developers at 30% of gross monthly income.
- Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR) Calculator: TDSR limits all monthly debt repayments to 55% of gross monthly income when you take a property loan.
- Loan-to-Value (LTV) Calculator: Shows the maximum bank loan and the minimum downpayment under MAS loan-to-value limits for loans up to 30 years (25 years for HDB flats).
Model your own loan in the S$700,000 Home Loan Repayment Calculator.
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