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Can I use my CPF to pay for my housing after 55?
By Investment Stab  •  July 7, 2016
We have got many readers asking us if they can utilise their CPF to pay for their homes after they reach the age of 55. We have found the answer for you! Answer: YES YOU CAN! When you reach the age of 55, the money in your CPF Ordinary Account (OA) and Special Account (SA) gets transferred into a new CPF Retirement Account (RA). 2 points to note when using your CPF money to pay for your house after you reach age 55. 1) You may use the money in excess of your cohort's Basic Retirement Sum (BRS). Eg; you turn 55 in year 2018. Your cohort's BRS is $85,500. This means you can withdraw your RA savings above $85,500 to pay for your house. Recommended Post: What is CPF Basic Retirement Sum? 2) You may use the money in your OA to pay for the remaining outstanding amount (or ......
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