What are appropriate measurements of the building as at 31/12/06? Assume current interest rates are 10%?

Monday, March 16th, 2009

ABC Bhd owns a building in Puchong that was built at a cost of RM 5 million in 1997. The building was used as a manufacturing facility from 1997 to 2006. However, economic conditions have made it necessary to consolidate ABC’s operations, and the building has been leased as of ...

At current interest rates, is it better to get a longer term fixed-rate mortgage or a shorter variable one?

Saturday, March 14th, 2009

Like a 10-year fixed versus a 5-year variable? Basically, what would be a prediction for interest rates over the next 5-10 years? We may only live there for about 5 years or so and then upgrade, will that affect the decision?

How much should your current interest rate ( existing Mortgage) change, before it makes sense to refinance?

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

My current rate is 6% for 15 years. I want to re-fi at 5 % for 10 Years (4,500 in closing fees), but I have been paying on this current mortgage for 9 years, so currently I am past paying all interest. So does it make sense to ...