Kuwait Finance House (Malaysia) Berhad is the first foreign Islamic bank to be licensed under Malaysia’s Islamic Banking Act in 1983. Aside from that. Kuwait Finance House (KFH) offers innovative Shariah-based financial solutions to their customers, ranging from personal banking to corporate banking, including wealth and management, investment, financing, treasury services, etc. Today, Kuwait Finance House Group’s banking network spans 7 regions worldwide, with 430 branches and over 790 ATMs. Their headquarters in Malaysia were located on Ground Floor, Menara Prestige, No 1, Jalan Pinang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.
A home loan is one of the most common ways to purchase a home. A loan from your local bank can help you fund this dream, but interest rates and repayment periods always need your consideration before applying for it! Find out what those will be like by researching different banks in town.
KFH provides 2 types of home loans:
Interest rates
You must be aware of the interest rates that the bank will charge you, either fixed interest rates or variable rates.
Type of loan
In Malaysia, there are 3 types of loans offered: term loan, semi loan, or flexi loan.
Lock-in period
Knowing the lock-in period is crucial because it often occurs when there is a sudden need for full settlement, refinancing, or selling your property.
Margin of finance
You must understand your margin of finance, which is the amount of money that a bank will allow you to borrow for your loan and how much cash/ upfront you must pay for the property.
Fees
The fees include legal fees, stamp duty charges, late payment fees, early settlement fees, and others.
Type of bank
The bank you have chosen to apply for a home loan with, as different banks offer different loan amounts, terms, etc. Choose a bank where you are comfortable applying for a home loan.
*Depending on the selected home loan.
For more information or assistance with KFH home loans, contact KFH Contact Centre at 1-300-88-8534 or visit the nearest KFH branch.
Other documents may be required on a case-by-case basis.
Lock-in period
A period during which you will be penalised if you pay off your home loan earlier than agreed. The fine ranges from 2% to 5% of the total amount.
Margin of Finance (MOF)
The amount of money that a bank will lend you for your loan determines how much cash you must pay upfront for the property.
Interest rates
It is the amount of money you paid to the bank in addition to the principal amount.
Valuation
An estimate of the property’s worth and the stamp duty is calculated based on its value.
Base rate
The base rate is the interest rate charged by Bank Negara Malaysia to commercial banks for loans.
Base Lending Rates (BLR)
A rate set by each bank based on the cost of borrowing the money to be lent to borrowers.
Refinancing
Repaying an existing loan and replacing it with a new one with new terms and conditions.
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