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How Much Property Can I Afford?

One realistic maximum price, worked out from both your income limit and your cash and CPF, and which of the two is holding you back.

Rules as at 30 Sep 2026·How we calculate
1. What are you buying?
2. Buyers
Buyer 1
Car loan, personal loans, credit card minimums and other property loans.
4. Funds available
Check your balance in the CPF app. If you plan to keep some CPF for other uses, enter only what you'll use for the purchase.
Advanced options
Properties already owned
Variable income is bonus, commission or allowances: the 12-month average ÷ 12. Banks count 70% of it.
Existing housing loans outstanding
Leave tenure blank to use the longest that keeps the full loan limit. Your rate sets the real instalment; eligibility always uses the stress-test rate.
A buffer of about 6 months of expenses is sensible.
Your budget
Add your monthly income to see how much you could afford.

What sets your budget

How much you can borrow in Singapore depends on two limits:

  • Income: your total monthly debt repayments can't exceed 55% of your income (TDSR). For HDB flats and new ECs, the home loan alone can't exceed 30% (MSR). Banks check this at a 4% interest rate, even if your actual rate is lower.
  • Funds: you need at least 25% of the price as a downpayment (at least 5% in cash for a bank loan), plus stamp duty.

Your budget is the lower of the two.

Frequently asked questions

What is TDSR and MSR?

The Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR) caps all your monthly debt repayments, including the new home loan, at 55% of your gross monthly income. The Mortgage Servicing Ratio (MSR) applies to HDB flats and new executive condominiums and caps the home loan instalment alone at 30% of income. Both are assessed at a stress-test interest rate.

Why is my budget limited by cash and not income?

Because the downpayment and stamp duty must come from cash and CPF, many first-time buyers and upgraders can service a bigger loan than they can fund upfront. At a 75% loan you need 25% of the price, at least 5% of it in cash, plus BSD, any ABSD and legal fees.

How is income counted for joint buyers or commission earners?

Fixed income is counted in full and incomes of joint borrowers are added together. Variable income, such as bonuses, commission or allowances, is averaged over 12 months and counted at 70%.

What's the income ceiling for BTO, HDB loans and ECs in 2026?

From 24 August 2026 the household income ceiling is S$16,000 for families (S$8,000 for singles) for BTO flats and HDB loans. New ECs from sites tendered from that date have a S$18,000 ceiling; earlier EC sites remain at S$16,000. Above the ceiling you can still buy a resale flat with a bank loan.

Does my age affect how much I can borrow?

Yes. If your age (the income-weighted average age for joint buyers) plus the loan tenure goes past 65, the maximum first bank loan falls from 75% to 55% of the price, and the minimum cash downpayment rises to 10%.

Does rental income or savings count as income for a home loan?

Banks count rental income at 70% after a 30% haircut, usually with a tenancy agreement and tax assessment as proof. Savings and investments can also be counted: banks commonly convert eligible financial assets into a monthly income figure over 48 months, with a haircut on investments. This calculator only uses salary and variable income, so ask Joanne if you rely on these.

How do HDB grants affect how much I can afford?

CPF housing grants, such as the Enhanced CPF Housing Grant of up to S$120,000 for eligible first-timer families, go into your CPF Ordinary Account and are used for the downpayment and loan. Add any grant you qualify for to your CPF OA figure above to see its effect on your budget.

Can I buy an HDB resale flat if I already own private property?

Yes, but private property owners must dispose of their private property and then wait 15 months before buying a non-subsidised HDB resale flat. Seniors aged 55 and above buying a 4-room or smaller resale flat are exempt from the wait-out.

How does the remaining lease affect my CPF use and loan?

If the remaining lease does not cover the youngest buyer to age 95, the amount of CPF you can use is pro-rated, and bank and HDB loans may be reduced for flats with a short lease. Older resale flats can therefore need more cash than this calculator shows; check with CPF's housing usage calculator.

How we calculate

  • Income limit: the largest loan whose instalment at the stress-test rate fits within TDSR (and MSR for HDB flats and new ECs) after your existing debts, divided by the loan-to-value limit.
  • Funds limit: the highest price where your cash and CPF cover the downpayment, BSD, ABSD and fees, with at least the minimum cash in cash.
  • Your budget is the lower of the two, rounded down to the nearest S$10,000.
  • Sources: MAS · IRAS · HDB · CPF
Estimates only, based on rules as at 30 Sep 2026. Not financial advice. Final loan amounts depend on the bank's or HDB's assessment; stamp duty is assessed by IRAS. Joanne, CEA Reg. R073465F, Huttons Asia Pte Ltd.