SJKP DSR and Tenure
How DSR and tenure work under SJKP, with the seed guideline figures and the usual caveats.
Quick answer
Under SJKP, DSR is (existing commitments + estimated new instalment) ÷ net income × 100%, with a seed guideline around 65%. Tenure can be up to 35 years or age 70, subject to bank/SJKP/PDS, and two-generation financing may be available subject to approval. Bank-specific notes vary — for example seed notes suggest Maybank may use 30 years and Public Bank up to 40 years — so verify with the bank and PDS.
Key takeaways
- DSR = (commitments + new instalment) ÷ net income × 100%.
- SJKP DSR guideline is around 65% (seed).
- Tenure up to 35 years / age 70, subject to bank/PDS.
- Two-generation financing may be available — verify.
DSR guideline
SJKP uses a DSR guideline around 65% (seed). If your commitments plus the new instalment exceed that share of your net income, approval gets harder.
Tenure
Tenure can run up to 35 years or age 70, subject to the bank and PDS. Some banks differ — seed notes mention 30 years (Maybank) and up to 40 years (Public Bank). Two-generation financing may extend it, subject to approval. Verify with the bank.
Checklist
- Estimate your DSR against the ~65% guideline.
- Confirm the tenure the bank will allow.
- Ask whether two-generation financing applies.
Watch out for
- Do not generalise one bank's SJKP tenure to all banks.
- A longer tenure lowers the instalment but raises total interest.
Frequently asked questions
What DSR does SJKP use?
A seed guideline of around 65%. The exact figure is bank-specific and changes, so verify with your bank and SJKP.
How long is the SJKP tenure?
Up to 35 years or age 70 in seed terms, but banks differ (e.g. 30 or 40 years in some notes). Confirm with the bank and the latest PDS.
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