The Quick Answer
RM1,000,000 condo, 10% down, 90% loan (RM900,000), 4.5% interest, 35 years: approximately RM4,258 per month.
Payment Table: RM900,000 Loan
At 4.0%: 35-year gives RM3,950/month. At 4.5%: 35-year gives RM4,258/month. At 5.0%: 35-year gives RM4,582/month. At 5.5%: 35-year gives RM4,914/month.
Full Monthly Cost
Mortgage: approximately RM4,258. Maintenance (RM0.45/sqft, 1,200 sqft): roughly RM540. Sinking fund: approximately RM54. Assessment: roughly RM100. Total: approximately RM4,952/month.
Comfortable on a household income of RM15,000+.
The Upfront Reality
Down payment: RM100,000. Stamp duty MOT: RM24,000. Stamp duty loan: RM4,500. Legal fees (SPA + loan): approximately RM12,000-16,000. Total upfront: approximately RM140,000-145,000.
That’s a significant sum. Plan for it 12-18 months before purchasing.
Total Cost Over Loan Life
At 4.5% over 35 years, total payments on RM900k loan: approximately RM1,788,360. Interest paid: RM888,360 — nearly doubling the loan. Consider shorter tenure if income allows — 25 years saves approximately RM200,000 in interest.
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