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Discover The Springside Home Loan and Financing Guide: LTV limits, down payments, ABSD for D26 condos. Calculate affordability for Springside Green units with Homejourney's trusted tools.

The Springside Home Loan and Financing Guide

Securing a home loan for The Springside at Springside Green in District 26 is straightforward with the right knowledge of Singapore's lending rules. This guide provides actionable steps for buyers eyeing The Springside for sale, covering LTV limits, down payments, TDSR, and monthly estimates tailored to this Mandai-Upper Thomson condo.

Homejourney prioritizes your safety by verifying all financing data from official sources like MAS and MoneySENSE, ensuring transparent decisions for Singapore condo for sale purchases. Use our tools to check eligibility before viewing available units.

Connecting to The Springside For Sale Overview

This cluster focuses on financing specifics, building on our pillar guide The Springside For Sale: D26 Units & Prices. For unit types and sizes, see The Springside Unit Types & Size Guide for Buyers | Homejourney . Detailed trends are in The Springside Price Trends & Market Analysis | Homejourney .

Key Financing Rules for The Springside Buyers

Singapore's housing loans follow strict MAS guidelines: Loan-to-Value (LTV) caps borrowing at 75% for first-time buyers with no outstanding loans, requiring a 25% down payment (minimum 5% cash).[1][2] Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR) limits all debts to 55% of gross income; Mortgage Servicing Ratio (MSR) caps housing loans at 30% for private properties like Springside Green.[1][6]

  • First property: LTV 75% (5% cash downpayment).
  • Second property: LTV 45% (25% cash).
  • Foreign buyers: Same LTV, but full cash downpayment (no CPF), plus 60% ABSD.[2][5]

Bank loans offer up to 35-year tenures for private condos; HDB loans are unavailable here. Interest rates in 2026 hover around 3-4% for fixed packages.[4]

Downpayment Breakdown for The Springside

Outstanding LoansMax LTVMin Cash Downpayment
None75%5%
145%25%
2+35%25%

Example: For a S$2M 3BR unit at The Springside, borrow S$1.5M (75% LTV), pay S$500K down (S$100K cash + CPF/eligible funds).[1][2] Foreigners pay full S$500K cash + 60% ABSD (S$1.2M extra).[5]

Estimated Monthly Payments for Available Units

D26 properties like The Springside (2-4BR units, ~S$1.8M-S$3.5M at S$2,500-$3,000 psf) have affordable payments for incomes S$15K+.[3] Assumptions: 25-year tenure, 3.5% rate, 75% LTV.

  • 2BR (1,000 sq ft, S$2.5M): Loan S$1.875M, monthly ~S$9,400 (30% of S$31K income).
  • 3BR (1,500 sq ft, S$3M): Loan S$2.25M, monthly ~S$11,300 (30% of S$38K).
  • 4BR (2,000 sq ft, S$4M): Loan S$3M, monthly ~S$15,000 (30% of S$50K).[1][4]

Check your buying power with our mortgage calculator. Factors like age (loan ends by 65) or tenure >30 years reduce LTV to 55%.[1]

ABSD and CPF Usage for Different Buyers

Singapore Citizens/PRs: 0% ABSD first property, 17%/25% second. Foreigners: 60% on buy condo like The Springside.[8] Use CPF Ordinary Account (2.5% interest) for downpayment/servicing; up to 100% Ordinary + up to 50% Medisave/Special Accounts.[1]

Insider tip: Upper Thomson locals know to max CPF early—visit View all units for sale at The Springside for verified available units.

Step-by-Step Buying Process with Financing

  1. Assess affordability: Use Homejourney calculator; confirm TDSR/MSR.[1]
  2. Get In-Principle Approval (IPA): From banks, valid 30-60 days.
  3. Exercise Option to Purchase: Pay 1% option fee.
  4. Apply formal loan: Submit payslips, CPF statements; expect 75% LTV approval.
  5. Pay downpayment: 25% at completion (5% cash).
  6. Legal completion: 8-12 weeks; stamp duties within 14 days.

Need support? Schedule a viewing with a property agent via Homejourney's verified network.

Investment Financing for The Springside

For investors, property investment at Mandai/Upper Thomson yields 3-4% rentals (S$6K-$10K/month for 3BR).[Related analysis] Finance second properties at 45% LTV; strong tenant demand from nearby schools like CHIJ (5-min drive). Future Mandai developments boost appreciation 5-7% annually.

Homejourney verifies all data for trust—link to The Springside For Sale: D26 Units & Prices | Homejourney for listings.

Location Boosts Financing Confidence

D26's greenery (Springside Green) and connectivity (Upper Thomson MRT, 10-min walk) make The Springside ideal. Nearby: Anderson Primary (1km), Thomson Plaza shopping. Low vacancy supports loan approvals.[URA data via Homejourney]

FAQ: The Springside Home Loan Questions

What's the minimum downpayment for The Springside?
5% cash for first-time buyers (75% LTV), rising to 25% for multiples. Foreigners pay full cash.[1][2]

Can foreigners finance Springside Green units?
Yes, up to 75% LTV with cash downpayment and 60% ABSD. Stable EP/S Pass income helps.[2][5]

How much monthly for a S$3M unit?
~S$11K-$15K over 25 years at 3.5%, within 30% MSR for S$40K+ income. Use our calculator.[4]

ABSD for PR buying The Springside?
5% first private property; consult MAS for updates.[8]

Post-purchase: Maintenance financing?
Budget via CPF; Homejourney offers Aircon Services for upkeep.

Ready for The Springside Home Loan and Financing Guide action? Browse available units or see project analysis on Homejourney—your trusted partner for safe D26 buys.

References

  1. Singapore Property Market Analysis 1 (2026)
  2. Singapore Property Market Analysis 2 (2026)
  3. Singapore Property Market Analysis 6 (2026)
  4. Singapore Property Market Analysis 5 (2026)
  5. Singapore Property Market Analysis 4 (2026)
  6. Singapore Property Market Analysis 3 (2026)
  7. Singapore Property Market Analysis 8 (2026)
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