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From: July 2014 Monthly Analysis: MAS to revoke loan curb "Singapore's retail performance in April has been hit by yet another dive, down by nine percent compared to the same period a year ago. This is partly due to the dwindling sales performance posted by the motor vehicle segment, which plunged 36.1 percent from last year. Since the inception of loan curb rules imposed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), sales of motor vehicles have been constantly declining. The loan curb has a profound and deep impact on car buyers - especially the middle to lower income group, due to the high amount of downpayment (up to 50 percent depending on the OMV of the car) required for any car purchase. This acts as a direct blow to the overall retail performance. And in many cases, such as during last November, retail sales would have grown if car sales were excluded. There is no doubt that the weakening figures have clouded the overall retail outlook. Compared to the previous loan curb, where the loan-to-value ratio was pegged at 70 percent, current rules state a maximum loan of 50 percent. Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam has reaffirmed that although the new loan rules are 'harsher' than before, the Government is well aware that there are people who really need a car, and hence, the loan curb will only be temporal. In addition, with an influx of COE supply expected in the following months, premiums may hit a new low. Recently, we have seen various implementations by the Government to iron out fluctuations in COE prices. As such, the authorities may end up loosening loan rules to drive up demand of new cars and stabilise the market. While the previous loan curb lasted from February 1995 to January 2003 - a total of eight years - there is a possibility the current one will not last as long. " The question is when will they withdraw this loan curb and is it total withdraw or partial? I would say of all the COEs policies/changes that came out lately, this is the killer and more deadly. I would prefer this loan curb to stay for certain level like 30% out front down-payment and max 7 year loan. If you can't even come out with the 30%, you jolly well save up the money and leave some for rainy days. What do the rest of the bro and sis here think?

hi brothers, as the title says it all, an unfortunate event where a friend's license got revoked and now having troubles selling off his car. hope all the mcf bros here can share any advice where should he start off with? 1. post an ad in used cars 2. consign unfortunate as it is, there's an existing bank loan tagged. and he is afraid no one might be able to fork 30k for an `06 fit. thanks in advance to all. have an enjoyable weekend. P.s. Apologies if this is posted in wrong cat.

Do you agree with the author of this letter to ST forum? My take 1) horn could be to warn kuku drivers 3) even below speed limit also can chain collide 5) yah, new cars should be imported w/o signal lights to lower OMV But not signalling also revoke license? Pay fines not effective? Pls lah, to pay fine tp has to enforce the rules first. Enforcement is so lax for some offense. If there are tp at every stretch of the road catching drivers of any offense, you think people dare to commit them meh? When was the last time someone you knew got fine for not signalling? we already have a system to revoke the license. more enforcement suffice