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More homeowners look to refinance loans as SIBOR inches up
By BigFatPillar Blueprint  •  January 9, 2015
More homeowners who took housing loans from banks are now looking for refinancing options after the recent spike in SIBOR (Singapore Interbank Offered Rate). Some are, however, tied down by the loan’s lock-in period. SIBOR inches up SINGAPORE: More homeowners who took housing loans from banks are now looking for refinancing options. Loan specialists said they have been getting more inquiries since the recent spike in SIBOR (Singapore Interbank Offered Rate). Homeowners – whose mortgages are tied to SIBOR – are now facing higher monthly payments. One of those affected is 30-year-old engineer Lai Ming Kwan, who bought an executive condominium with his wife two years ago and he opted for a bank loan that is tied to SIBOR. With the benchmark rising sharply in recent days, Mr Lai is concerned about how it will affect him. He said: “They predicted that it will stay at 0.3 per cent ......
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