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What can CPF savings be used for?
 
a) When buying an HDB flat
b) When buying a private property
 
 
a) When buying an HDB flat
You can use your CPF savings in your Ordinary Account:
i)
To make direct payment to the Housing & Development Board directly (HDB) for the purchase of an HDB flat; or
 
ii)
To repay the housing loan taken for the purchase of the HDB flat. However, please take note of the following:
  • The mortgagee’s restriction on the use of your CPF towards servicing your loan.
  • The reduction of the contribution to the Ordinary Account as you get older.
  • The overflow of Medisave contribution to Special Account when Medisave ceiling is reached. For more information on CPF Contribution Rates Table, click here.
  • Instalment payments for other properties, if any.
     
    iii)
    To pay legal fees, stamp duty, transfer fees and other related costs incurred in connection with the purchase and/or mortgage/redemption of the flat.
    b) When buying a private property
    You can use your CPF savings in your Ordinary Account:
    i)
    To make direct payment to a property developer or a seller for the purchase of a property;
     
    ii)
    To repay a housing loan taken for the purchase of the property. However, please take note of the following:
  • The mortgagee's restriction on the use of your CPF savings towards servicing your housing loan.
  • The reduction of the contribution to the Ordinary Account as you get older.
  • The overflow of Medisave contribution to Special Account when Medisave ceiling is reached. For more information on CPF Contribution Rates Table, click here.
  • An amount should also be set aside in your Ordinary Account to buffer against unexpected events such as job retrenchment, or temporary work stoppage for childcare reasons.
  • Instalment payments for other properties, if any.
       
    iii)
    To repay a housing loan taken for the purchase of land and/or for construction of a house on that land; and
       
    iv)
    To pay the legal costs, stamp duty and survey fees incurred in connection with the purchase, refinancing and/or construction of the house.


    Buying A House 

    What is your current financial situation?
    Should you buy an HDB flat or a private property?
    When can I use my CPF savings to buy a home?
    How much CPF can you use?
    What important factors should you be aware of when using CPF to repay a housing loan?
    When will CPF charge take effect?
    What happens when you sell?
    What happens if you divorce?
    What if you are a bankrupt?
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     Last Updated on: Thursday, May 09, 2013 at 5:33 PM
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