How to Apply for an HDB Flat as a Single Buyer in Singapore (2026 Guide)
Singles in Singapore can now apply for BTO or resale flats with far more flexibility than before. This 2026 guide explains eligibility rules, income ceilings, single-buyer schemes, and real examples of how singles, single parents, siblings and mixed-status families can purchase an HDB home, along with financing tips and loan considerations.
What Is My Maximum Loan? (HDB & Private Property Bank Loan Guide 2026)
Understanding your maximum home loan in Singapore depends on the 4% stress test, MSR, TDSR and how banks assess your income and liabilities. Whether buying HDB or private property, this guide explains how loan limits are calculated and how strategies like pledged funds can help increase your eligibility.
Best Home Loan in Singapore 2026: Full Guide for BTO & Resale Buyers
Choosing the best home loan in Singapore for 2026 depends on your budget, risk appetite and long-term plans. With fixed rates from 1.30% and floating SORA options stabilising, this guide helps BTO and resale buyers compare bank loans, understand market trends and secure the most affordable package.
Should I Choose Fixed or Floating Rate in 2026? A Complete Guide for Singapore Homeowners
Choosing between a fixed or floating home loan in 2026 depends on your risk appetite. With rates stabilising around 1.3%–1.5%, fixed packages offer long-term certainty while floating SORA plans suit borrowers expecting slight rate dips.
Why Is the HDB Loan Interest Rate Always 2.6%? (And When It’s Not)
The HDB loan rate stays at 2.6% because it’s pegged 0.1% above the CPF Ordinary Account rate. While stable, not everyone qualifies. With banks now offering fixed packages around 1.88%, some borrowers may benefit more from a well-timed bank loan strategy.
Floating SORA vs Fixed Rate: Which Home Loan Makes More Sense for Singapore Borrowers? (Nov 2025)
At Fairloan, our view is clear: enjoy today’s low rates, whether floating or fixed, and stay flexible. Through 2026, costs should remain stable. The key move comes end-2026 to early-2027 when borrowers should consider locking a longer fixed term such as 3-5years for protection and certainty beyond 2027.
How Did SORA Come About? Understanding Singapore’s Benchmark Rate Transition
SORA replaced older benchmarks like SIBOR and SOR as part of Singapore’s shift toward transparent, transaction-based interest rates. Backed by MAS and grounded in real market data, SORA offers greater stability, fairness and clarity for borrowers choosing modern floating-rate home loans.
SORA vs Fixed Rate Home Loans in Singapore (Sept 2025): Which is Better?
With Daily SORA dipping below 1% in Sept 2025, Singapore homebuyers face a key choice: lock in historic low fixed rates from 1.65%–1.75%, or ride SORA packages where they can enjoy at 1.3%–1.5% potentially. Beyond rates, features like penalty waivers, partial prepayments, and free conversions after one year make the right mortgage strategy more important than ever.
Is it better to choose Home loan with the lowest interest rate in 2025?
Many Singaporeans chase the lowest home loan interest rate, but in 2025 the cheapest option isn’t always the best. Lock-in periods, floating rate risks, hidden fees, and flexibility matter just as much as the headline rate. Learn why choosing wisely between bank fixed, SORA floating, or HDB loans can save you more in the long run.
What is SORA? Is SORA or Fixed Rate Better in 2025?
In short, choose fixed if you value peace of mind. Choose SORA if you want to ride the market downward.
SORA (Singapore Overnight Rate Average) is fast becoming the dominant benchmark for floating-rate home loans in Singapore. It is grounded in actual overnight interbank lending volumes, making it more transparent and stable. With global interest rates easing, SORA is flexing its potential as a smarter, fairer benchmark