EC Progressive Payment Schedule
When you purchase a New Launch EC in Singapore, there are two payment schemes for you to choose, either the EC Normal Progressive Payment Scheme or the EC Deferred Payment Scheme. When you opt for the EC Normal Progressive Payment Scheme, you make instalment payments in tandem with the construction progress.
When it comes to buying a New Launch EC, the only option that EC buyers have is to apply for a bank loan. For a bank loan, EC buyers will need to prepare a bigger downpayment, which is at least 25% in cash or CPF OA savings (minimum cash outlay of 5%).
The developer will call for the payments from the EC buyers when the construction works reach a specific milestone. It is typically 5 to 10 per cent of the EC purchase price. During the initial stages, payments are far apart. Payments become more frequent from 4th stage onwards. For EC Progressive Payment Scheme (75% Loan-to-Value), the bank will disburse the 1st loan upon the foundation completion stage. EC buyers will start the monthly housing loan repayment, based on the amount disbursed by the bank to the developer.
Another point to take note is, Mortgage Servicing Ratio (MSR) applies to EC purchase – The monthly housing loan repayments cannot exceed 30% of EC buyers’ incomes. This rule will affect the eligible bank loan amount for the EC buyers.
You may refer to the following table, to find out more about the Executive Condo (EC) Timeline (different stages, the percentage of the payment and the payment mode for each stage).
New Launch Executive Condo (EC) Timeline
| Stage | % | Description | When to Get Ready | Payment Mode | ||
| 1st | 5% | Booking & Obtaining Option To Purchase | Day 1 | Cash | ||
Payment of Resale Levy
|
Cash | |||||
| Buyer to engage solicitor (~ $3000) Buyer to select the Mortgage Loan (Stamp fee ~$500) Buyer to submit documents to HDB |
ASAP | Cash or CPF OA | ||||
| Buyer’s Stamp Duty | Within two weeks upon signing S&P | Cash or CPF OA | ||||
| 15% | Downpayment | Within nine weeks from Date of Option | Cash or CPF OA | |||
| 2nd | 5% | Completion of Foundation Work 完成地基 |
Cash or CPF OA | |||
| 5% | Bank Loan | |||||
| 3rd | 10% | Completion of Reinforced Concrete 完成三合土框 |
Bank Loan | |||
| 4th | 5% | Completion of Brick Wall 完成砖墙 |
Bank Loan | |||
| 5th | 5% | Completion of Ceiling / Roofing 完成天花板/屋顶 |
Bank Loan | |||
| 6th | 5% | Completion of Doors & Windows Frames are in position, the Electrical Wiring & Plumbing & Internal Plastering 完成门/窗框，电线，水管及内部抹灰 |
Bank Loan | |||
| 7th | 5% | Completion of Car Park, Roads and Drains 完成停车场道路与水渠 |
Bank Loan | |||
| 8th | 25% | Obtaining Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) 取得临时居住许可证 |
Bank Loan | |||
| 9th | 15% | Upon Production of the Certificate of Statutory Completion (CSC) 取得法定完工证书 |
Bank Loan | |||
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- HDB loans are not applicable for New Launch EC purchase. When it comes to buying a New Launch EC, the only option that EC buyers have is to apply for a bank loan.
