56% young Singaporeans worried they couldn't afford a home: OCBC survey

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A sudden spike in interest rates has also added to the financial burden of homeowners, pushing many to the brink of mortgage payment anxiety

The broader picture painted by the survey is equally concerning, with 38 per cent of all Singaporeans expressing worries about their ability to afford a home. This figure represents a significant increase in housing affordability concerns compared to previous years.

Another alarming revelation in the survey pertains to individuals with housing loans. A notable 40 per cent of Singaporeans are now anxious about their ability to meet their monthly mortgage instalments. This figure marks a four-year-high, surpassing the anxiety levels recorded during the tumultuous period of the COVID-19 pandemic from 2020 to 2022. In 2021, the figure sat at 31 per cent, and a recent spike in interest rates has exacerbated the escalation of mortgage affordability concerns.

Source: Loan Digest (loandigest.net)

 

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