Are you planning to buy your first home and you don’t have any money to pay the deposit?
You should now be rejoice as the Government will pay the deposit for your first home under this MYDEPOSIT 2018 scheme.
There is a time limit for this scheme where the applications for MYDEPOSIT 2018 will be open until 15 February, 2018.
So if you are a Malaysians who are planning to own their first home then you should take full advantage of the MyDeposit scheme now. As a matter in-fact, this applications for First House Deposit Financing Scheme or MYDEPOSIT 2018 has been open since 15 December 2017 but always better late then never ….
The financing scheme was first announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak during Budget 2016. This scheme is to help new home owner and making home ownership possible for first-time home buyers of property not more than RM500,000.
Through MYDEPOSIT 2018, new first home owners are able to get a one-off contribution of 10% on the sale price or a maximum of RM30,000 (whichever is lower). This amount does not need to be paid back as it is a contribution from the government.
You must meet the below criteria in order for you to be able to apply for this scheme:
1. You are a Malaysian
2. You are Aged 21 and above
3. The applicant is buying a property for the first time
4. You must be able to secure financing for the property from financial institutions
5. Your gross monthly household income lies between RM3,000 and RM15,000
6. The property must be priced below RM500,000
To be eligible for this scheme, the property must be from licensed new housing projects from a licensed housing developer. Housing projects by the federal and state governments such as PPA1M, PR1MA, RUMAWIP, PPR, and MyHome is not be eligible.
Another thing is that the properties bought via the MyDeposit 2018 scheme cannot be sold for 10 years, effective from Sale & Purchase Agreement date.
Those who are interested to apply for MyDeposit may submit their applications online
HOW TO APPLY:
First, sign up for an account on the Sistem Pengurusan Perumahan Negara (SPRN) website and fill up all details required. The applicant will have to provide the following supporting documents:
FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MARRIED:-
• Copy of applicant and applicant’s spouse identity card
• Copy of applicant’s dependent’s identity card/birth certificate
• Copy of marriage certificate
• Copy of applicant and spouse’s latest payslip
• Copy of applicant and spouse’s EPF statement
• Copy of statutory declaration indicating that the applicant is a self-employed/unemployed applicant, which must be signed by Commissioner for Oaths
• Copy of employment verification letter for applicant and spouse
• Copy of Center Credit Reference Information System (CCRIS) report of applicant and spouse
• Copy of Letter of Offer/confirmation of purchase of property from licensed housing developer
• Letter of support and confirmation by local leader
• Copy of utility bill (electricity/water) of applicant’s residential address
FOR INDIVIDUAL PURCHASE:-
• Copy of applicant’s identity card
• Copy of applicant’s dependent’s identity card/birth certificate
• Copy of statutory declaration indicating that the applicant is of a single status
• Copy of death certificate/divorce certificate (if applicable)
• Copy of applicant’s latest payslip
• Copy of applicant’s EPF statement
• Copy of employment verification letter for applicant
• Copy of statutory declaration indicating that the applicant is a self-employed/unemployed applicant, which must be signed by Commissioner for Oaths
• Copy of Center Credit Reference Information System (CCRIS) report of applicant
• Copy of Letter of Offer/confirmation of purchase of property from licensed housing developer
• Letter of support and confirmation by local leader
• Copy of utility bill (electricity/water) of applicant’s residential address
• Copy of OKU card / OKU confirmation letter (if applicable)
The application process will be completed within two months after the closing date. Applications will be open until 15 February 2018.
Make sure you submit your application ASAP (if you’re eligible) and do also share this story to let your friends know too!
What’s your view on MyDeposit? Do you think that it is a good programme to ease people’s financial burden?