The Housing Finance System

Text bolded/green below shows notes and variable definitions when you roll over. If you cannot see the notes, please download an Excel version from the Research Center, which includes notes. Also, a PDF featuring variable definitions is available in the document list under "Definition of Hofinet Variables".

 

A. Primary Housing Finance Market

A.1 Industry Structure and Performance
VariableEnd of 2018End of 2017End of 2016SourcesVar ID
Types of originating lenders/market share:A.1.2
Universal/ commercial banks99.8% of total88.82% of total89.31% of total
Central Bank of Malaysia, Malaysia Building Society
A.1.2.1
Other depository institutions (savings and loans/mutual savings and credit institutions)Not availableNot availableNot available
Bank Rakyat
A.1.2.2
Non-depository financial institutions specialized in housing finance.2% of total11.18% of total10.69% of total
Malaysia Building Society, LPPSA
A.1.2.3
General non-depository financial institutions  .01% of total
Central Bank of Malaysia
A.1.2.4
Are there (quasi) public mortgage lenders:YesYesYes
Central Bank of Malaysia
A.1.4
Universal/ commercial banksNoNoNo
Research
A.1.4.1
Other depository institutions (savings and loans/mutual savings and credit institutions)YesYesYes
Central Bank of Malaysia
A.1.4.2
Typical lending spreads for mortgages1.75%1.75%1.75%
Central Bank of Malaysia
A.1.5
Level of Non-Performing Mortgage Loans (90 days or more past due):A.1.6
Average 1997-2007 A.1.7
A.2 Size of Mortgage Finance Sector
VariableEnd of 2018End of 2017End of 2016SourcesVar ID
Total amount of home mortgage loans outstanding at the end of year in millions of USD:126,784.91 USD (millions)135,400.12 USD (millions)112,618.2 USD (millions)
Central Bank of Malaysia, LPPSA
A.2.1
Total amount of home mortgage loans outstanding at the end of year as % of GDP (current)35.36%42.45%37.38%
WEO, Central Bank of Malaysia, LPPSA
A.2.1.1
and as % of all credits outstanding31.35%32.85%31.47%
Central Bank of Malaysia, LPPSA
A.2.1.2
Total amount of home mortgages made in calendar year in millions of USD24,828.38 USD (millions)24,993.42 USD (millions)19,519.58 USD (millions)
Bank Negara Malaysia
A.2.3
and as % of GDP (current) 6.92%7.84%6.48%
Bank Negara Malaysia
A.2.3.1
and as % of all credits originated in calender year25.85%26.71%25.38%
Central Bank of Malaysia
A.2.3.2
A.3 Housing Finance Products
VariableEnd of 2018End of 2017End of 2016SourcesVar ID
Mortgage products as % of all mortgages (approx.) in local currency:A.3.1
Variable rate/indexed100%  
Research
A.3.1.2
Most prevalent type of foreign currency mortgage used:A.3.3
Most frequent interest rates on fully amortizing:A.3.4
Typical lender fees associated with mortgage origination: A.3.6
Typical third party fees associated with mortgage origination:A.3.7
Loan-to-Value (LTV) on first mortgage: A.3.8
Maximum LTV100%100%100%
Central Bank of Malaysia, Cagamas
A.3.8.1
Typical LTV at origination60-80%  
Research
A.3.8.2
Maximum term over which pmt is calculated? 35 years35 years35 yearsA.3.9
Mortgage pmt-to-income ratio A.3.10
Maximum pmt-to-income ratio (HH income)Non-applicable  A.3.10.1
Maximum pmt-to-income ratio (Individual income)Not available  A.3.10.2
Typical pmt-to-income ratio (Individual income)  40%A.3.10.4
A.4 Lending and Servicing Process
VariableEnd of 2018End of 2017End of 2016SourcesVar ID
Does the mortgage industry use standard principles/guidelines for underwriting?YesYesYesA.4.1
Which institutions define underwriting rules? A.4.2
Central Bank/Ministry of FinanceYesYesYesA.4.2.1
A.5 Credit Risk Assessment
VariableEnd of 2018End of 2017End of 2016SourcesVar ID
Do credit bureaus exist? YesYesYes
Doing Business
A.5.2
Is mortgage default insurance available?YesYesYes
Cagamas
A.5.3
B. Funding Sources for Mortgages and the Secondary Mortgage Market
VariableEnd of 2018End of 2017End of 2016SourcesVar ID
What are the main funding sources for mortgages?B.1
Retail funding (deposits/other)primaryprimaryprimary
Affin Bank
B.1.1
Funding through securitization of mortgagestertiarytertiarytertiary
Cagamas
B.1.4
Other secondarysecondarysecondary
Cagamas
B.1.5
What % of Residential Mortgage Backed Securities is issued by centralized conduit or liquidity facility? 100%100%100%
Cagamas
B.2
What is the proportion of RMBS in the overall private securities market?.08%  
Cagamas, Securities Commission Malaysia
B.4
C. Housing Microfinance
VariableEnd of 2018End of 2017End of 2016SourcesVar ID
Types of lenders operating in the housing micro-finance (HMF) sector:C.2
Level of NPLs (>90 days past due) in HMFC.4
back to top | Country Data:
Notes: Homebuyers who signed a mortgage between March 10, 2009 and December 31, 2010 enjoyed tax relief on interest on their housing loan for up to three years. The last claim allowed for this relief was in 2013.
Notes: Homebuyers who signed a mortgage between March 10, 2009 and December 31, 2010 enjoyed tax relief on interest on their housing loan for up to three years. The last claim allowed for this relief was in 2013.
Notes: Homebuyers who signed a mortgage between March 10, 2009 and December 31, 2010 enjoyed tax relief on interest on their housing loan for up to three years. The last claim allowed for this relief was in 2013.
Notes: Homebuyers who signed a mortgage between March 10, 2009 and December 31, 2010 enjoyed tax relief on interest on their housing loan for up to three years. The last claim allowed for this relief was in 2013.
Notes: Homebuyers who signed a mortgage between March 10, 2009 and December 31, 2010 enjoyed tax relief on interest on their housing loan for up to three years. The last claim allowed for this relief was in 2013.
Notes: Homebuyers who signed a mortgage between March 10, 2009 and December 31, 2010 enjoyed tax relief on interest on their housing loan for up to three years. The last claim allowed for this relief was in 2013.
Notes: Homebuyers who signed a mortgage between March 10, 2009 and December 31, 2010 enjoyed tax relief on interest on their housing loan for up to three years. The last claim allowed for this relief was in 2013.
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2010=100
Notes: 2015=100
Notes: 2015=100
Notes: 2015=100
Notes: 2015=100
Notes: 2015=100
Notes: 2015=100
Notes: 2015=100
Notes: 2015=100
Notes: 2015=100
Notes: 2015=100
Notes: 2015=100
Notes: 2015=100
Notes: 2015=100
Notes: 2015=100
Notes: 2015=100
Notes: 2015=100
Notes: 2015=100
Notes: 2015=100
Notes: 2015=100
Notes: 2015=100
Notes: 2015=100
Notes: 2015=100
Notes: 2015=100
Notes: 2015=100
Notes: 2015=100
Notes: 2015=100
Notes: 2015=100
Notes: 2015=100
Notes: 2015=100
Notes: Cagamas is a liquidity facility
Notes: Cagamas is a liquidity facility
Notes: Cagamas is a liquidity facility
Notes: Cagamas is a liquidity facility
Notes: Cagamas is a liquidity facility
Notes: CAGR based on 2012 median HH income
Notes: CAGR based on 2014 median HH income
Notes: Development Finance Institutions
Notes: Development Finance Institutions
Notes: Development Finance Institutions
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs
Notes: Excludes DFIs and Malaysia Building Society
Notes: Excludes DFIs and Malaysia Building Society
Notes: Excludes DFIs and Malaysia Building Society
Notes: Finance companies
Notes: First RM100,000 of property value is taxed at 1%, subsequent RM400,000 at 2%, and amount exceeding RM500,000 taxed at 3%
Notes: First RM100,000 of property value is taxed at 1%, subsequent RM400,000 at 2%, and amount exceeding RM500,000 taxed at 3%
Notes: First RM100,000 of property value is taxed at 1%, subsequent RM400,000 at 2%, and amount exceeding RM500,000 taxed at 3%
Notes: First RM100,000 of property value is taxed at 1%, subsequent RM400,000 at 2%, and amount exceeding RM500,000 taxed at 3%
Notes: First RM100,000 of property value is taxed at 1%, subsequent RM400,000 at 2%, and amount exceeding RM500,000 taxed at 3%.
Notes: Homebuyers who signed a mortgage between March 10, 2009 and December 31, 2010 enjoyed tax relief on interest on their housing loan for up to three years. The last claim allowed for this relief was in 2013.
Notes: Homebuyers who signed a mortgage between March 10, 2009 and December 31, 2010 enjoyed tax relief on interest on their housing loan for up to three years. The last claim allowed for this relief was in 2013.
Notes: In April 2018, Malaysia Building Society transferred its shariah-compliant assets to its recently-acquired Asian Finance Bank (now renamed to MBSB Berhad). Thus, MBS now retains only conventional mortgages.
Notes: June 2016
Notes: June 2017
Notes: June 2018
Notes: LPPSA and Malaysia Building Society
Notes: LPPSA and Malaysia Building Society
Notes: LPPSA and Malaysia Building Society
Notes: LTV capped at 70% for 3rd and subsequent mortgage loans
Notes: LTV capped at 70% for 3rd and subsequent mortgage loans
Notes: LTV capped at 70% for 3rd and subsequent mortgage loans
Notes: LTV capped at 70% for 3rd and subsequent mortgage loans
Notes: LTV capped at 70% for 3rd and subsequent mortgage loans
Notes: LTV capped at 70% for 3rd and subsequent mortgage loans
Notes: Malaysia Building Society
Notes: Malaysia Building Society
Notes: Malaysia Building Society
Notes: Malaysia Building Society
Notes: Malaysia Building Society
Notes: Malaysia Building Society
Notes: Malaysia Building Society
Notes: Malaysia Building Society
Notes: Malaysia Building Society
Notes: Malaysia Building Society
Notes: Malaysia Building Society
Notes: Malaysia Building Society
Notes: Malaysia Building Society
Notes: Malaysia Building Society
Notes: Market share is unavailable but DFIs such as Bank Rakyat offer housing loans
Notes: Market share is unavailable but DFIs such as Bank Rakyat offer housing loans
Notes: Market share is unavailable but DFIs such as Bank Rakyat offer housing loans
Notes: Market share is unavailable but DFIs such as Bank Rakyat offer housing loans
Notes: Market share is unavailable but DFIs such as Bank Rakyat offer housing loans
Notes: Max LTV of 70% on third house financing facility; 100% financing through My First Home Scheme only
Notes: Max LTV of 70% on third house financing facility; 100% financing through My First Home Scheme only
Notes: Max LTV of 70% on third house financing facility; 100% financing through My First Home Scheme only
Notes: Max LTV of 70% on third house financing facility; 100% financing through My First Home Scheme only
Notes: Max LTV of 70% on third house financing facility; 100% financing through My First Home Scheme only
Notes: Max LTV of 70% on third house financing facility; 100% financing through My First Home Scheme only
Notes: Max LTV of 70% on third house financing facility; 100% financing through My First Home Scheme only
Notes: Max LTV of 70% on third house financing facility; 100% financing through My First Home Scheme only
Notes: Max LTV of 70% on third house financing facility; 100% financing through My First Home Scheme only
Notes: Maximum lending margin of 1.75% above the declared Base Rate (BR) for housing loans. *Note: The Base Lending Rate (BLR) was replaced by the Base Rate, effective January 2, 2015. Banks, instead of the central bank, now determine this reference rate based on a formula set by the central bank.
Notes: Maximum lending margin of 1.75% above the declared Base Rate (BR) for housing loans. *Note: The Base Lending Rate (BLR) was replaced by the Base Rate, effective January 2, 2015. Banks, instead of the central bank, now determine this reference rate based on a formula set by the central bank.
Notes: Maximum lending margin of 1.75% above the declared Base Rate (BR) for housing loans. *Note: The Base Lending Rate (BLR) was replaced by the Base Rate, effective January 2, 2015. Banks, instead of the central bank, now determine this reference rate based on a formula set by the central bank.
Notes: Maximum lending margin of 1.75% above the declared Base Rate (BR) for housing loans. *Note: The Base Lending Rate (BLR) was replaced by the Base Rate, effective January 2, 2015. Banks, instead of the central bank, now determine this reference rate based on a formula set by the central bank.
Notes: Maximum lending margin of 1.75% above the declared Base Rate (BR) for housing loans. *Note: The Base Lending Rate (BLR) was replaced by the Base Rate, effective January 2, 2015. Banks, instead of the central bank, now determine this reference rate based on a formula set by the central bank.
Notes: Maximum lending margin of 1.75% above the declared Base Rate (BR) for housing loans. *Note: The Base Lending Rate (BLR) was replaced by the Base Rate, effective January 2, 2015. Banks, instead of the central bank, now determine this reference rate based on a formula set by the central bank.
Notes: Merchant banks
Notes: Merchant banks
Notes: Merchant banks
Notes: MGP offers ‘first loss’ protection on a mortgage portfolio while the mortgage assets remain on the Originator’s books through Cagamas’ wholly owned subsidiary, Cagamas SRP Berhad (CSRP)
Notes: MGP offers ‘first loss’ protection on a mortgage portfolio while the mortgage assets remain on the Originator’s books through Cagamas’ wholly owned subsidiary, Cagamas SRP Berhad (CSRP)
Notes: MGP offers ‘first loss’ protection on a mortgage portfolio while the mortgage assets remain on the Originator’s books through Cagamas’ wholly owned subsidiary, Cagamas SRP Berhad (CSRP)
Notes: MGP offers ‘first loss’ protection on a mortgage portfolio while the mortgage assets remain on the Originator’s books through Cagamas’ wholly owned subsidiary, Cagamas SRP Berhad (CSRP)
Notes: MGP offers ‘first loss’ protection on a mortgage portfolio while the mortgage assets remain on the Originator’s books through Cagamas’ wholly owned subsidiary, Cagamas SRP Berhad (CSRP)
Notes: MGP offers ‘first loss’ protection on a mortgage portfolio while the mortgage assets remain on the Originator’s books through Cagamas’ wholly owned subsidiary, Cagamas SRP Berhad (CSRP)
Notes: MGP offers ‘first loss’ protection on a mortgage portfolio while the mortgage assets remain on the Originator’s books through Cagamas’ wholly owned subsidiary, Cagamas SRP Berhad (CSRP)
Notes: MGP offers ‘first loss’ protection on a mortgage portfolio while the mortgage assets remain on the Originator’s books through Cagamas’ wholly owned subsidiary, Cagamas SRP Berhad (CSRP).
Notes: MGP offers ‘first loss’ protection on a mortgage portfolio while the mortgage assets remain on the Originator’s books through Cagamas’ wholly owned subsidiary, Cagamas SRP Berhad (CSRP).
Notes: MGP offers ‘first loss’ protection on a mortgage portfolio while the mortgage assets remain on the Originator’s books through Cagamas’ wholly owned subsidiary, Cagamas SRP Berhad (CSRP).
Notes: MGP offers ‘first loss’ protection on a mortgage portfolio while the mortgage assets remain on the Originator’s books through Cagamas’ wholly owned subsidiary, Cagamas SRP Berhad (CSRP).
Notes: MGP offers ‘first loss’ protection on a mortgage portfolio while the mortgage assets remain on the Originator’s books through Cagamas’ wholly owned subsidiary, Cagamas SRP Berhad (CSRP).
Notes: Mortgage tenure is capped at 35 years
Notes: Mortgage tenure is capped at 35 years
Notes: Mortgage tenure is capped at 35 years
Notes: Mortgage tenure is capped at 35 years
Notes: Mortgage tenure is capped at 35 years
Notes: Mortgage tenure is capped at 35 years
Notes: National figure
Notes: National figure
Notes: National figure
Notes: National figure
Notes: National figure
Notes: National figure
Notes: National figure
Notes: National figure
Notes: National figure
Notes: National figure
Notes: National figure
Notes: National figure
Notes: National figure
Notes: National figure
Notes: National figure
Notes: National figure
Notes: National figure
Notes: National figure
Notes: National figure
Notes: National figure
Notes: National figure
Notes: No debt-service-ratio limit
Notes: No debt-service-ratio limit
Notes: Sales of real property are subject to real property gains tax (RPGT), which are levied at progressive rates depending on the property's ownership or holding period prior to sale.
Notes: Sales of real property are subject to real property gains tax (RPGT), which are levied at progressive rates depending on the property's ownership or holding period prior to sale.
Notes: Sales of real property are subject to real property gains tax (RPGT), which are levied at progressive rates depending on the property's ownership or holding period prior to sale.
Notes: Sales of real property are subject to real property gains tax (RPGT), which are levied at progressive rates depending on the property's ownership or holding period prior to sale.
Notes: Sales of real property are subject to real property gains tax (RPGT), which are levied at progressive rates depending on the property's ownership or holding period prior to sale.
Notes: The Private Affordable Ownership Housing Scheme (MyHome) --Government subsidizes up to RM 30,000 on the price of a low-cost home to low-income borrowers. Through the Youth Housing Scheme, the Government will provide a 50% stamp duty exemption on the instrument of transfer agreements and loan agreements.
Notes: The Private Affordable Ownership Housing Scheme (MyHome) --Government subsidizes up to RM 30,000 on the price of a low-cost home to low-income borrowers. Through the Youth Housing Scheme, the Government will provide a 50% stamp duty exemption on the instrument of transfer agreements and loan agreements.
Notes: The Private Affordable Ownership Housing Scheme (MyHome) --Government subsidizes up to RM 30,000 on the price of a low-cost home to low-income borrowers. Through the Youth Housing Scheme, the Government will provide a 50% stamp duty exemption on the instrument of transfer agreements and loan agreements.
Notes: The Private Affordable Ownership Housing Scheme (MyHome) --Government subsidizes up to RM 30,000 on the price of a low-cost home to low-income borrowers. Through the Youth Housing Scheme, the Government will provide a 50% stamp duty exemption on the instrument of transfer agreements and loan agreements.
Notes: The Private Affordable Ownership Housing Scheme (MyHome) --Government subsidizes up to RM 30,000 on the price of a low-cost home to low-income borrowers. Through the Youth Housing Scheme, the Government will provide a 50% stamp duty exemption on the instrument of transfer agreements and loan agreements.
Notes: Through the Youth Housing Scheme, the Government provides aid through monthly instalments of RM200 per month for a period of 2 years from the date of first disbursement to the vendor.
Notes: Through the Youth Housing Scheme, the Government provides aid through monthly instalments of RM200 per month for a period of 2 years from the date of first disbursement to the vendor.
Notes: Through the Youth Housing Scheme, the Government provides aid through monthly instalments of RM200 per month for a period of 2 years from the date of first disbursement to the vendor.
Notes: Through the Youth Housing Scheme, the Government provides aid through monthly instalments of RM200 per month for a period of 2 years from the date of first disbursement to the vendor.
Notes: unclear if urban or national rate