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EC & Policy
EC & Policy9 May 2026  ·  9 min read

EC MOP Doubled to 10 Years — What May 2026's Executive Condo Reset Means for Your Mortgage

MND just doubled the EC Minimum Occupation Period to 10 years, lifted the first-timer quota to 90% with a 2-year priority window, and scrapped the Deferred Payment Scheme. What Singapore EC buyers and upgraders should do about their mortgage now.

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Market Update
Market Update28 April 2026  ·  8 min read

HDB Resale Prices Just Fell for the First Time in 7 Years — What Q1 2026 Means for Your Mortgage

HDB resale prices dipped 0.1% in Q1 2026 — the first decline since 2019. With fixed home loan rates from 1.40% and SORA from 0.97%, here's how Singapore buyers, upgraders, and refinancers should position their financing now.

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Buyer Strategy
Buyer Strategy5 May 2026  ·  8 min read

IPA & Independent Mortgage Broker Singapore 2026: Why Both Matter Before You OTP

An IPA protects your 1% OTP deposit; an independent broker pulls every Singapore bank in parallel and places your loan in the right rate tier. Why bias-free comparison and exit-planning matter in 2026.

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Self-Employed
Self-Employed2 May 2026  ·  7 min read

Self-Employed TDSR Singapore: How the 30% Haircut Really Works in 2026

MAS forces banks to chop 30% off every dollar of self-employed income before TDSR applies. Full 2026 breakdown of the haircut math, the 2-year NOA rule, and pledge-fund vs show-fund strategies that recover lost borrowing power.

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Private Property
Private Property22 April 2026  ·  8 min read

Decoupling Property in Singapore: A $5M Landed House Case Study

Learn how property decoupling works to save on ABSD. We break down the exact costs, stamp duties, and CPF refunds using a realistic $5M landed house example for 2026.

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MAS Regulation
MAS RegulationApril 2026  ·  6 min read

MAS 4% Stress Test Singapore: 2026 Mortgage Guide

Learn how the MAS 4% stress test caps your borrowing in Singapore. A clear 2026 guide to TDSR, MSR, and how to calculate your exact home loan eligibility.

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Home Loans
Home LoansApril 2026  ·  8 min read

HDB Home Loan vs Bank Loan: Which Is Right for You?

Choosing the right HDB home loan can save you thousands. A definitive 2026 comparison of rates, LTV limits, CPF rules, and the true cost over a 25-year tenure.

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First-Time Buyers
First-Time BuyersApril 2026  ·  5 min read

How to Buy HDB in Singapore: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide

From HFE Letter to key collection — a clear step-by-step guide for first-time buyers in Singapore in 2026, covering CPF, loan options, and TDSR at every stage.

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Private Property
Private PropertyApril 2026  ·  6 min read

TDSR Private Property Singapore: What Buyers Must Know

Buying private property in Singapore? TDSR 55% caps your loan — MSR does not apply. Full 2026 breakdown with worked calculation examples and free advice.

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Private Property
Private PropertyApril 2026  ·  12 min read

Best Home Loan for Condo & Private Property in Singapore (2026)

Buying a condo or landed property? Compare fixed vs SORA rates from 16 banks, understand TDSR limits, ABSD rules, and down payment requirements for private property in 2026.

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CPF & Home Financing
CPF & Home FinancingApril 2026  ·  7 min read

CPF Home Loan Singapore: Using Your OA for Property

CPF home loan rules in Singapore explained for 2026 — OA withdrawal limits, the Basic Retirement Sum rule, accrued interest, and what private property buyers must know.

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Refinancing
RefinancingApril 2026  ·  6 min read

Refinance Home Loan Singapore: When & How to Save in 2026

Refinance your home loan in Singapore at the right time and save up to S$60,000. 2026 guide on lock-in timing, SORA vs fixed rates, legal fees, and free advice.

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Home Loans
Home LoansApril 2026  ·  6 min read

Best Home Loan Rates Singapore 2026: Fixed vs SORA Compared

Fixed rates from 1.40% p.a. vs SORA-linked at ~1.65–1.85%. What the best home loan rates in Singapore look like right now, and how to secure one across all 16+ lenders.

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SME Lending
SME LendingComing Soon

SME Caveat Loans: How Property-Backed Financing Works

A plain-English guide to SME caveat loans in Singapore — how lenders calculate LTV against existing bank mortgages and CPF charges, and what business owners need to know.

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