MAS Motor Vehicle Financing Rules (Notice 642 / Notice 829)
The Monetary Authority of Singapore regulates motor vehicle loans extended by licensed financial institutions through MAS Notice 642 (applicable to banks) and MAS Notice 829 (applicable to finance companies). Key requirements: maximum LTV of 60% for vehicles with OMV above S$20,000 and 70% for vehicles with OMV at or below S$20,000; maximum loan tenure of 7 years; loan amounts calculated on total purchase price inclusive of COE and taxes. These rules apply to agreements signed on or after 27 May 2016. MAS-licensed institutions must independently verify vehicle valuations. Dealer in-house financing arrangements not structured as hire-purchase are not subject to these notices.
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