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China removes mortgage rate floor for individual homebuyers
China removes mortgage floor, lowers downpayments for property, reports Bloomberg.
May 17, 2024
Tong's Portfolio
Worse days ahead for property markets
The outlook in Singapore appears brighter.
January 19, 2023
Tong's Portfolio
Worse days ahead for property markets
The outlook in Singapore appears brighter.
January 19, 2023
Tong's Portfolio
Worse days ahead for property markets
The outlook in Singapore appears brighter.
January 19, 2023
Company in the news
USP Group divests Joo Koon property for $5.3 mil to repay mortgage
USP Group is disposing off its subsidiary's HQ in Joo Koon for $5.3 million to repay its mortgage and defaults.
November 22, 2022
Cryptocurrency
Crypto-backed mortgages are as crazy as they sound
How much would you like your pension fund to bet on it?
April 28, 2022
Tong's Portfolio
What ails the Malaysian property sector
Why are many Malaysians finding homes beyond their reach, despite low interest rates?
July 03, 2020
Broker's Calls
UOB is DBS's top pick while OCBC is cut to 'hold' on dividend policy overhang
SINGAPORE (June 25): DBS Group Research is retaining United Overseas Bank (UOB) as its top pick among Singapore banks while Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) has been downgraded to “hold” with a target price of $11.50.
June 25, 2019
Investing strategies
Who says Singapore's millennials live paycheck to paycheck? This study finds just the opposite
SINGAPORE (June 22): Contrary to stereotypes of being paycheck spenders and short-term planners, millennials are the most likely generation in Singapore to be ahead of their peers in property investment in more ways than one.
June 22, 2018
Maybank offers enhanced mortgage package to SMEs
SINGAPORE (Nov 21): Maybank has launched a new mortgage facility to small and medium enterprises that offers financing for up to 120% of the value of their completed, owner-occupied commercial and industrial property in Singapore.
November 21, 2016