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Mortgage Master
Coming from Mortgage Master, Kyler, Peter & David are your hosts for Singapore's only mortgage podcast. Join 'em as they breakdown complicated property jargon for the everyday person, article discussions, reviewing upcoming BTOs, and much more.
Come along on a journey that teaches you the Hows 2 House. To find out more about where we come from, check out https://mortgagemaster.com.sg 🌐 / For any questions or feedback, email us at podcast@mortgagemaster.com.sg 📧
Yep, sadge.
In our final episode, Kyler takes a mortgage graduation exam to see if he really still is the mortgage noob. Also, we take a look back at some of our favourite moments, favourite episodes, and give some behind the scenes of Hows 2 House.
Thank you everyone, for taking a chance on us, and your support. We hope we've helped with your housing needs/questions :-) <3
Here comes the age old question.
In this episode, we are joined by the Director of Property Master, Robin, to give us insights and perspective from a property agent. Is there a problem in the current landscape of property? Can you trust property agents? And what are some of the red flags you should look out for when searching for an agent?
We answer all of these, in this episode.
50, looks like we've been doing this for quite a bit now.
In this episode, we present our Mortgage Masters with 3 50-50 questions, surrounding topics that have been long argued/debated on which is the better decision. Housing vs Green Spaces? Singles being able to buy houses <35? Airbnbs? We cover all of them today.
Also, something bout sigma males and the audience crushing on Baey.
Song credit - 50//50 by Vantage
School is out, but the lessons are in.
In this episode, the guys discuss some housing tips that everybody should know BECAUSE HOUSING WASN'T TAUGHT IN SCHOOL. We discussed the biggest lesson any homeowner should know, whether banks are friends or enemies, how what kind of job you're doing will affect the house you want, and more. Plus, idk what water we drank that day but banter was off the charts.
The power of the sun in the palm of your hands?
In today's episode, the guys talk about what would be the 1 housing policy they would change. Has the EIP run its course? Has Baey deciphered the reason for the rising prices of houses? Find out more, in this controversial episode.
Is the rent really too damn high, or is it something else?
In today's episode. the guys discuss whether renting or buying is the better option in Singapore? Listen as they factor in from the practical perspective (which one makes more financial sense, which is more worth it), and from the emotional aspect (should you put up with an unhappy household?). Furthermore, they discuss if the housing system in Singapore is already structured in a way whether buying a house is more advantageous than renting.
We've concluded that if you have a combined salary of $15,000, and not enough savings, you'd fall into this category.
In this episode, the guys talk about how much you need to afford an EC. According to calculations, it seems that NOBODY in Singapore is able to afford an EC that's above $1.4 million UNLESS you get help from your parents, an inheritance, or striking the lottery. Baffled? So are we. Find out more in this episode.
In this episode, the guys go through a step-by-step guide on how to purchase an Executive Condo in Singapore.
Find out what's the breakdown to paying for a condo, whether you qualify for an EC, and things you should be looking out for.
"You're more likely to get struck by lightning than win the lottery"
Well, what if the lottery was handed to you?
In this episode, we cover what en bloc means, why people always want an enbloc, and the signs to spot if a location has en bloc (or non bloc) potential. We also discuss if an en bloc is actually more of a psychological concept.
The news of the Keppel Bay BTO got everyone buzzing last week, creating excitement and dreams of getting public housing near Sentosa. Even more so, it got people imagining the potential profits it could make them, as the most likely BTO to cross the $1 million mark.
In this episode, the guys discuss more on the Keppel Bay BTO announcement, and share their thoughts on what the demand will be like, how the BTOs will affect the property prices there, and whether the hype is even real.
In this episode, the mortgage boys cover the second half of every type of house in Singapore, specifically the ones in the private property market. What's the panda of houses? What separates an executive condo from a condo? And what's the house that NOBODY can purchase? Tune into this episode to find out more.
A 13-storey building is an HDB flat.
If the building has a swimming pool, it's a condo.
And if it has it's own gates, it's a landed property.
Except I'm missing 20+ other types of houses.
In part 1 of this topic, the mortgage boys are covering every type of public house there is in Singapore. Listen to the knowns, the unknowns and home-growns units under HDB, while they list out the rooms and sizes to show the comparison and evolution of public housing.
skip to 39:20 for the TL;DL
In this episode, the guys do a step-by-step guide on purchasing a resale HDB flat in Singapore.
Find out which is the most crucial step in this process, and what you could be expecting during the negotiation process between you and the seller. Furthermore, we discuss the use of a housing agent, and what role they play in this transaction.
Big houses, wholesome neighbours, a safe community. None of that will be in this episode.
Today, the guys talk about 3 towns/neighbourhoods in Singapore and whether their name, history and reputation has any impact on their property outlook, in terms of demand and price. Does the infamy of Yishun limit it's potential? Does staying near "undesirable" places like IMH have an impact on nearby residential? And is East Side really Best Side? We answer all, in this episode.
Yishun Interactive Site ➡️ https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/fair-yishun-gets-own-website-detailing-series-unfortunate-events
After more than 2 years, the Feds have decided to resuming raising the interest rates.
While it affects the US, how does it affect us?
In this episode, we discuss the WHAT, WHEN, WHY, and most importantly, HOW the interest rates will set a ripple for future decisions and implications. Will HDB loans become even more of a default option for homebuyers? Does fixed or variable rate reign superior in this landscape? And why would the CEO of a mortgage brokerage take a higher rate? We answer all of this in this mega, fan-voted episode.
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Refinancing has always been touted as one of the ways to save money on housing loans. But, is this always the case?
In this episode, we discuss if you should always take the lower rate, when you should refinance, when you should NOT refinance, and when repricing is a better option.
Tax tax tax, a bonus and a compulsory saving scheme.
In this episode, we discuss what went down in Budget 2022, and how we feel about it a week after. While this year's talk didn't focus much on property/mortgage, we still found how interdependent these were with other issues raised, such as the carbon tax that's about to sexdectuple (that's 16 times) it's current price, how you may be eligible for a yearly bonus from the Government, and the concept of free electricity from the GST voucher.
It's always tricky to time the market. Heck, it's tricky to time anything.
But, what if you're able to sense that something might be good, simply because any other possible options suck?
Unfortunately, that seems to be the case for housing in Singapore, which is what we discussed about today. Why do we speculate 2022 to be the best year to get a resale flat, and what makes it stand out? Will this repeat again in the future? How confident are we that nothing will be as good as this? Find out, in this episode.
Is credit score really that important?
In this episode, we dive deeper into the umbrella of credit score, credit behaviour and credit standing, and how all of these are interlinked. Which is the important one to take note of? Which ones aren't important? Which one will affect the type of housing loan you can take?
Not only that, we go further into credit cards. If you have existing credit cards, or you're planning to get one, what's the best route for you to build a credit score? And what can you do to maintain it?
We discuss it all in this episode.
Are you superstitious?
In this episode, the guys discuss if they believe in Fengshui, and whether it affects housing. Traditionally known as arranging furniture inside the house, can factors outside the house affect the fengshui as well? Baey also shares his experience as a mortgage consultant in whether he has had any clients being affected by fengshui. We also "debunk" fengshui theories and see which ones actually affect housing, and which do not.
Chinese New Year is a time for snacking, reunions, and bringing up repressed trauma, courtesy of the nosy aunties.
In this episode, the mortgage boys answer and share their CNY experiences, from what their favourite food is, to what's the most annoying question they get. Just a casual episode, with 0% mortgage and 100% nonsense.
Happy CNY, and happy holidays to everyone!
BTO is opening again, but while your partner may be nagging at you, asking you which sale to go for, or asking if you should make a pet room even though you don't even have a house yet .... it's good to remind ourselves that we're not alone in this BTO journey.
In our new series, we feature guests to talk about their BTO plans or experiences to shed more light on the factors that affect our housing decisions. You're not the only one who doesn't want to stay in the far west, you're not the only one that wants to stay right by an MRT, and you're definitely not the only one that thinks having nearby food places are a must. You're not being picky, it's normal to feel this way.
Join us in this series as we lead up to the Feb'22 BTO launch, and hear some stories that you can relate to.
Wanna be a guest on this? Email us, podcast@mortgagemaster.com.sg
BTO is opening again, but while your partner may be nagging at you, asking you which sale to go for, or asking if you should make a pet room even though you don't even have a house yet .... it's good to remind ourselves that we're not alone in this BTO journey.
In our new series, we feature guests to talk about their BTO plans or experiences to shed more light on the factors that affect our housing decisions. You're not the only one who doesn't want to stay in the far west, you're not the only one that wants to stay right by an MRT, and you're definitely not the only one that thinks having nearby food places are a must. You're not being picky, it's normal to feel this way.
Join us in this series as we lead up to the Feb'22 BTO launch, and hear some stories that you can relate to.
Wanna be a guest on this? Email us, podcast@mortgagemaster.com.sg
Uh oh, big daddy MAS has come out.
Covid-19 was (and still is) an unprecedented event that put the market into pandemonium. While we've seen some good, like mortgage deferments, we've also seen the bad.
In this episode, we discuss MAS's year-end public report on the negligence demonstrated by some banks. What happened? Who were the victims? What does it all mean? We also showed some love to the seemingly throwaway sentences in the article in our up/down report.
We cool off the year of 2021 with the new cooling measures implemented.
In our last podcast episode of the year, we discuss how the newly announced changes to the ABSD, TDSR and LTV will affect current and future homebuyers. With news outlets reporting about skyrocketing property prices for the past 2 years, we talk about the changes and evaluate whether this highly anticipated policy implemented will be effective
MAS has cautioned everyone about their housing loans as they fear people are unable to repay them, but is this really the case?
In this episode, the lads reflect on 2021 and discuss whether the surge in housing demand has led to household debt in families, why they don't recommend short-term loans, and have some advice for future homebuyers as the market sets to return to normalcy.
Priority schemes were first introduced to help Singaporeans get a better shot at securing a house, but has the current state of it been flipped that it's now harder to get a house?
In this episode, we talk about what priority schemes there are, why Singaporeans are asking to remove the system, should we remove it ... and more.
In a new series where we discuss property topics that deal with real-life situations, we talk about how YOLO/conservative you should be when it comes to purchasing a house. Just because you have a dual income, does that mean you should buy a more-expensive house?
We also talk about what happens if the homeowners face losing the source of an income, a divorce and death. What can people do then? How will the Government help, or will the Government even step in?? We also share about our childhood trauma regarding our names.
Just when you thought housing in Singapore couldn't get more expensive ....
In this episode, we take a look at some of the common hidden costs homebuyers will unexpectedly face. Most people will only factor in the property price and the costs of their renovation, but there are so many more "add-ons" that were not considered, simply because people are unaware.
What is 'ALL IN, NETT' and why is this the most important question to ask a conveyancing firm? There are maintenance fees for HDBs? And it varies in every estate?? You can get sued for not buying a house???!
We answer all of these ... and more
How much money would it take for you to live comfortably?
In this episode, we discuss what the mortgage lads would do if they had enough money to do whatever they want, whether this includes buying a Good Class Bungalow, and our thoughts on squid game and TI10.
Yep, it's a chonky one.
In this episode, we break down the newly introduced PLH Model - the Basics, the Effectiveness, the Implications. Will it have more benefits or consequences? Is this just a temporary solution, or will this have the potential to replace the existing BTO model? And ... is the HDB lying about their goal? We answer all of these in this episode.
Also, Baey asks if he should start an OnlyFans ..... we answer that too.
We, the rich uncles of homebuyers, pledge our funds to one, united bank.
Pledging (and un-pledging) property may be an uncommon term for many of us, but it's essentially a transaction of trust. Just like how we put deposits when we have our staycations, it's an act of proving our financial security so that we don't do anything reckless. But, what if you could use that staycation deposit, to upgrade and stay in the honeymoon suite instead?
Tune in to find out more about pledging, from our outtakes in Ep. 20.
Some extra content from Ep 20's recording, we discuss some basics of a credit card, and how it will affect with how much you can loan when buying your house. (Also Kyler put in a lot of effort for the intro so he's gonna take a nap now)
Ez life hacks y'all.
It's debatable that a person is more likely to strike 4D on their first attempt as compared to getting a BTO unit on their first attempt. Singapore's answer for public housing has been known for it's unequivocally equal treatment when it comes to ballots, leaving a fair chance to everyone applying. But, this also has led to some people having to apply for a BTO at least 10 times. In this episode, we talk about ways you can better your chances at getting a BTO, why it leads to a better chance, Baey's opinion of getting a 3-rm flat ... and more
If you're planning to get a house in Singapore, you WILL come across MSR/TDSR. But, don't be frightened if you're unfamiliar with the acronyms. In this episode, we talk the basics of MSR and TDSR - what they mean, what's their purpose, why it's so important ... and more.
Wouldn't it be nice to predict the future? Knowing what 4D numbers are coming out next week, or seeing which stocks to buy? Well, maybe now you can.
HDB only releases BTO details for the upcoming launch, not revealing which locations could have new flats 6 months, a year, or even 5 years from now. But, do we really need HDB to announce it, or are we able to find out on our own?
In this episode, we discuss how the government decides which area they build BTOs in, and how the factors can decide which area NOT to build BTOs in as well. We also talk about the dragon's vein, botox BTO (or BoTOx), which locations we can expect to see new flats in ... and more.
epic narrator voice IN A WORLD ... FULL OF HOPE ... 40,000 PEOPLE ... 5000 UNITS ... ONLY 1 THING IS GUARANTEED ... DISAPPOINTMENT.
For 35,000 people, they will be unsuccessful in bidding for August's BTO, and will not be getting one of the many sought after houses this launch. However, it doesn't have to stay that way. In this episode, we go through 4 plans you can consider if you're still looking for a house. From an original post published by thewokesalaryman, Mortgage Master reviews their tips and discuss whether we agree/disagree with them, which demographic is best suited for each option, a hidden 5th option, a special guest appearance from thewokesalaryman ... and more.
YES. YOU. READ. THAT. RIGHT. snaps In today's episode, the trio discuss whether young people care about housing or not (you can guess what our stance was from the title). Take a listen to the reasons why they feel this way, and other things like whether young people should even think about housing, and if there has been a shift from the previous generation.
Continuing from the previous part, Mr Keith Woo joins the lads of Hows 2 House to discuss how Singapore's housing will look like in the future. With increasing cases of integrated developments for housing, will that be the new way to go? Is it possible to go even further? More importantly, how much will all these cost in the future? Find out more in part 2 of this episode.
In today's episode, we're joined by a special guest, Mr Keith Woo, to discuss about his journey as a homebuyer so far. With constant headlines in the news about rising housing prices, people would also think buy high = sell high. However, is that really the case? Tune in to listen to the reality of buying a property with the purpose of investment.
Mortgage Master holds an Open House to answer your questions and comments! Why is a mortgage compulsory? How much will you need for a house in Singapore? What's the HDB loan hack that nobody knows about?? That, and more. As always, if you have any comments or questions you didn't hear on this episode, send it over to us at podcast@mortgagemaster.com.sg
Look, we get it. When people shop, we look at the item first, THEN the price. It's normal. However, you'd normally still have a budget to follow. $250 for a shirt?! No thanks.
When it comes to housing, you MUST also know what's your budget. It's not as simple as seeing what the price is of the house, because you won't pay all of that immediately. But rather, what you'll have to find out is what's the amount you can comfortably pay EVERY MONTH for the NEXT 25 YEARS. THAT'S 300 PAYMENTS. In this episode, we teach you what's the 1 thing you SHOULD do to ensure a smooth housing journey.
The Population Census was released just last week. In summary, population numbers increased, singlehood increased, birth rates and marriages are decreasing. BUT, the most important question is - WHAT DOES THIS ALL MEAN?
In today's episode, we discuss the possible implications that these figures have, and what changes could arise and be implemented in the next 10 years. How does rental and housing prices get affected? Is a certain political figure right in couples just needing 'a small space'? And is BTO going to be dominated by 2-room flats? We answer all of these.
The whole world of personal finance branches out to many aspects like savings, loans, retirement and housing. And yes, they're all inter-connected with each other. In today's episode, we discussed whether it's advisable for using money from our personal emergency stash to pay for a housing downpayment. Before that, we go through what exactly a downpayment and an emergency fund is, and what's the purpose of it. What's the take on an emergency fund? Is 6-months of your expenses really the right way? Is there no importance for an emergency fund for younger people now? Find out more in this episode of Hows 2 House.
Housing in Singapore is complicated af .. we know. What exactly do you need to do when you want to get a house? What do you need to prepare? Where do you have to go? What steps do you have to do?
In this episode, we discuss the entire BTO process and explain what you have to do at each step, so that you'll know what to expect when you do eventually apply for one. However, we all know that getting a house is much more than logging online and praying to RNGesus. It's the biggest commitment we'll ever have in our life, which will definitely take a mental and emotional toll on us as well. To help you get a better picture of what thought process and emotion you may be feeling throughout the BTO journey, Baey and Peter also reflect and share with us their thoughts, feelings and experiences when they were going through the BTO journey. Finally, we answer crucial questions such as "Why you should ALWAYS take an HDB loan" and "Something every BTO bidder should know" along the episode.
Ps; apologies for the occasional fan noise in the background. Our suggestion is to also listen to this episode with your fan running so it'll cancel out :)
Refinancing and Repricing aren't generally known terms, especially if you don't own a house. But it's precisely that reason why most Singaporeans (yes, probably your parents too) overpaid on their housing loans. In this episode, we talk EVERYTHING about refinancing/repricing. We discuss what these concepts are, and how it'll apply when you get a house, regardless of where you live. We also explain how you can go about refinancing/repricing, and how easy it actually is (it only takes 2 hours to save $2k/year!!). And lastly, we close off this episode by recounting Mortgage Master's CEO, David Baey's, most memorable refinancing experience, and how he saved a client $3000 a month.
In today's episode, we discuss when the right time is to buy a house. Is there a certain age? Does it depend on how well the economy is doing? Or is it when your partner starts nagging at you to BTO? Listen to what the ONE factor both our mortgage masters agreed on is the most important when asking about the right timing to purchase a house.
Also, for those who don't intend to get a house soon, we discussed how you could use that as an advantage to make a lil' extra moolah on the side.
Stay safe everyone.
We're backkkkkkkkk, and we're joined by the CEO of Mortgage Master, David Baey, as a new co-host. In this episode, Baey shares his insights on why property prices aren't dropping even though we're in a pandemic. We also discuss some hard truths as to whether a bubble is coming, who will be affected, and what property agents aren't telling people about housing prices in 2021.
Should you get the Woodlands BTO in May'21? Find out if it's for you. Disclaimer - Figures were calculated at the 2.6% for 25yrs (HDB), and 1.3% for 30yrs (Bank)
Should you get the Tengah BTO in May'21? Find out if it's for you. Disclaimer - Figures were calculated at the 2.6% for 25yrs (HDB), and 1.3% for 30yrs (Bank)
Should you get the Geylang BTO in May'21? Find out if it's for you. Disclaimer - Figures were calculated at the 2.6% for 25yrs (HDB), and 1.3% for 30yrs (Bank)
Should you get the Bukit Merah BTO in May'21? Find out if it's for you. Disclaimer - Figures were calculated at the 2.6% for 25yrs (HDB), and 1.3% for 30yrs (Bank)
It's hard to figure out when's the right time to move out from your parent's and start living on your own, especially in Singapore. In this episode, we discuss if there is a social stigma staying with your parents past a certain age, and what that age is. Plus, does the current system force people to stay with their parents, or has it implemented enough measures that your parents are the ones staying with you instead? Yep, that's some big brain stuff right there.
One of our hosts, Kyler, just turned 25! And honestly, there's no better time to start figuring out what people at his age should know about housing. We know housing isn't taught in the Singapore education curriculum, and more often than not, people only learn about housing when it's actually time to get a house. However, there are so many crucial decisions that have to be made before that. Here are the Top 3 things you should know before getting a house, as advised by one of our Mortgage Masters, Peter.
pulls petals off a flower
"HDB loan? Bank loan? HDB loan? Bank loan?"
It's hard to know which loan is better. Additionally for listeners who are new to property/housing, you may not even know what both loans offer. In this episode, we breakdown the main differences between both loans. If you're planning to buy a home in the foreseeable future, this is the perfect 101 lesson for you.
No lifelines here .. the question on whether housing prices have gone too high is truly, the million dollar question.
In today's episode, Kyler & Peter debate if property prices are indeed too pricey, coming fresh off the year of 2020 that set a new high on million-dollar HDB transactions.
Fresh off the year of 2020 that saw a new high on million-dollar HDB transactions, Kyler & Peter debate if property prices are indeed too high. Also, for people who are wondering if they're sitting (or living) in a golden egg, our hosts list out the 5 main factors that tend to soar unit to those million-dollar heights.
The official numbers are out! In this episode, listen to Kyler and Peter discuss about the application rates and the reasons behind why certain sales were not what we expected.
Furthermore, riding on the popularity of Harmony Village @ Bukit Batok, Kyler and Peter come up with some of their own ideas and suggestions on what the next Community Care Apartment will be at, and what they'll be called. As we close out this mini-series on the Feb'21 launch, we also make an early, bold prediction regarding the May'21 BTO launch.
The latest BTO sale just took place about 2 weeks ago. Yet, there are certain implications that can be drawn from this sale and how it may affect the future. In this half of the episode, we discussed whether the Community Care Apartments (CCAs) would affect Kallang/Whampoa, and potentially other estates, whether the current housing systems may be altered because of CCAs, and how Bidadari's skyrocket projection may not seem that promising after all the hype.
The latest BTO sale just took place about 2 weeks ago. Yet, there are certain implications that can be drawn from this sale and how it may affect the future. In this half of the episode, we discussed the prices of Tengah and Bukit Batok units, how the Community Care Apartments (CCAs) may be a game-changer in the property industry, and Kyler's simping for Tengah.
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Contrary to popular belief, saying that 3 times in the mirror does not decrease your mortgage loan.
But what does mortgage really mean? Are mortgage brokers loansharks? Mortgage in Monopoly is bad, but Mortgage in Singapore ... is ... good?? Find out more in this premiere episode of Hows 2 House.
You know those food stalls that hand out samples?
This is basically it, but in audio form.
This short trailer is to let you know who we are, what you can expect from this series, and it's more or less a chance for you to judge us.
If you're interested in anything housing, THIS. IS. THE. PODCAST. FOR. YOU.