Cash over valuation (COV) calculator

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The cash you pay above the valuation for an HDB resale flat or private home, the loan and CPF on the lower of price or value, and stamp duty on the price.

Frequently asked questions

What is cash over valuation (COV)?

The part of the price above the valuation. If you agree to pay S$600,000 for a resale flat that HDB values at S$580,000, the COV is S$20,000.

Can I use CPF to pay the COV?

No. CPF says the COV must be paid fully in cash and cannot be covered by CPF or your loan. CPF for the purchase is capped at the lower of the price and the valuation.

Is the HDB loan based on the price or the valuation?

On the lower of the two. HDB and bank loans for a resale flat are both up to 75% of the lower of the resale price or the value of the flat.

How much cash do I need with a bank loan?

At least 5% of the lower of the price and valuation in cash when the loan is at 75%, plus the COV. With an HDB loan the downpayment can come entirely from CPF, but the COV is still cash.

Is stamp duty charged on the price or the valuation?

On whichever is higher. When you pay above the valuation, Buyer's Stamp Duty and any ABSD are on the price. CPF OA savings can pay both.

When will I know the HDB valuation?

After the seller grants you the Option to Purchase, you make a Request for Value to HDB, which costs S$120. HDB's value is then the basis for your CPF use and loan.

Does COV apply to private property too?

Yes. Banks lend on the lower of the purchase price and the valuation, and CPF says the part of the price above market value must be paid in cash.

What if the valuation comes in above the price?

Then there is no COV. The loan and your CPF are worked out on the price.

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