{"id":9946,"date":"2014-05-19T18:07:37","date_gmt":"2014-05-19T10:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/?p=9946"},"modified":"2024-04-19T14:45:17","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T06:45:17","slug":"10-home-buying-questions-answered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/10-home-buying-questions-answered","title":{"rendered":"10 Of Your Home Buying Questions Answered"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Buying a home can be one of the most stressful events in one\u2019s life \u2013 especially if it is your first time. Where should you start? Can you really afford your dream home? What about all the legalities and the hidden costs everyone talks about?<\/p>\n

Yes, it is an extremely stressful time. We understand, and we are here to help with these 10 most asked questions by our readers and fans. These questions are most likely running through your mind as you scroll through hundreds of property listings anyway.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t freak out, read on!<\/p>\n

<\/span>1. How would I be eligible for housing loan?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Housing loan eligibility depends a lot on your monthly income and your existing loan commitments. It can be a personal loan, the dreaded but inseparable credit cards, or various other bank loans including softer ones like ASB.<\/p>\n

The banks will run a check on your CCRIS<\/a> report to view all your active loans and your payment status. Thus, it is extremely important to ensure all your loans and credit cards are up-to-date. Then, the banks will decide how much you are eligible for and your risk as a borrower.<\/p>\n

To find out how much you need to pay based on the price of a home, use our home loan calculator<\/a>\u00a0Malaysia.<\/p>\n

<\/span>2. Should I refinance my home?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Many home owners do just that to get some extra cash — though it is very normal, you have friends, relatives and neighbours doing that, don\u2019t do it for the wrong reason<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Here are three things you need to know about refinancing your property, according to HSBC Malaysia:<\/p>\n