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I am interested at a resale condo which seller wants to sell at $1.08M.

I checked with 2 banks and they can offer the estimated valuation of around $1.03M hence can only offer me 80% of $1.03M

My question is - there is a COV of $50K.
Can i use my CPF for this COV ?
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Hi, you are right and that would mean that you would need to fork out 50k cash and cannot use CPF for it. Could I know which condo that you are referring to? Hope to assist you further.

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Hi,

There is a difference of "Estimated" valuation and "actual" valuation.

Estimated valuation is the same as all computer generated valuation in the industry.

It is always on the safe side. However when coming to actual valuation, there is a consideration of the interior condition of the property thus makes the difference.

Since you already named it as COV, meaning Cash-Over-Valuation, it meant that it is only cash that is acceptable.

CPF is always not allowed to be used for cash payment. And beware there is something under CPF called withdrawal limit. It meant that CPF can only be withdrawn to pay up to the valuation value (1.03M if this is the actual valuation value). Interest incurred over the loan period has to be pay by cash only.

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Hi Sir

Cash only.. for the COV
Do you need me to assist you to negotiate?

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Am afraid you won't be able to use CPF for the COV as COV means Cash Over Valuation.

The gap of $50k is quite tricky, but if we are able to look into more details about the project and understand more, you maybe able to make a better decision on whether or not to take this risk.

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Good evening,

Estimated valuation are based on unit sizing, location, lease type and level. Actual valuation will additional things like condition, facing and renovation condition.
Based on the asking price of $1.08 mil, you need to prepare around $50k cash for the difference. Alternatively, try to talk to the seller and reduce the asking price.

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Hi buyer,

You will have to fork out $50k hard cash if there's an event of cash over valuation.

COV cant be paid by CPF.

In real estate context, $50k is not alot and banks are willing to match the purchase price if there's an OTP and the difference is not too much.

And moreover actual valuation might not be $1.03m as this figure is estimated without any valuer inspecting the place.

Alternatively lets convince the seller to sell at $1.03m if we will have to look for other units.

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Dear Sir/Mdm,

As my colleagues mentioned, you will need to top up the difference between the valuation and the purchase price in cash if the bank is not able to match.

In this situation, you may wish to consider not buying this property since it is above the valuation. Alternatively, you can also explore approaching other banks to get a valuation. Some banks are able to offer a higher valuation of the property.

Please feel free to contact me so that I can get my bankers to assist you to match the purchase price should you decide to go ahead with the purchase!

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