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POWER! BORROWING BASICS. 28 JAN 2014 DESMOND CHONG. AKPK set up by BNM on April 2006 to provide:- Financial Education Credit Counselling Debt Management All services to individuals are FREE OF CHARGE. AKPK DATA BASED. REASON FOR DEFAULT. OPEN YOUR EYE.
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POWER! BORROWING BASICS 28 JAN 2014 DESMOND CHONG
AKPK set up by BNM on April 2006 to provide:- • Financial Education • Credit Counselling • Debt Management • All services to individuals are • FREE OF CHARGE
GOAL MUST BE SEEN CAN’T SEEN!
WHAT IS POWER! Programme provides young adults & prospective borrowers with practical financial knowledge & debt management
CONTENTS Chapter 1 - Cash Flow Management Chapter 2 - Borrowing Basics Chapter 3 - Wise Usage of Credit Card Chapter 4 - Buying a Car Chapter 5 - Buying a House Chapter 6 - Managing Your Debts
“To borrow or not to borrow?” …….that is the question!
THEY CAN GET IT M’SIA RICHEST : ROBERT KUOK HK RICHEST : LE KA SHENG
RULES OF BORROWING • For productive purpose only • Within your means • With a moral commitment
COMMON SOURCES OF BORROWING • Licensed financial institutions • Co-operatives • Licensed money lenders • Unlicensed money lenders • Browse website of BNM at www.bnm.gov.my for a complete listing of licensed financial institutions
DEBT TO INCOME RATIO • Important factor in credit assessment • Ratio = Monthly loan repayments x 100 • Net monthly income • General rule: Ratio should not be mora than 40% En. Daud’s gross monthly income is RM3,800. His total monthly loan repayment - housing, car payment & credit cards is RM2,128 = RM2,128 x100% RM3,800 = 56%
RISK OF GUARANTOR • Guarantee is risky for guarantor • Responsible for unpaid portion of loan, including interest if principal borrower defaults • Think first before agreeing to be a guarantor! • Ensure guarantee for loan is for productive purpose
COMPOUND INTEREST • Interest is paid on principal & on accumulated past interest • Interest calculation can be on a daily, monthly or annually rest Advantages: More return on investments Disadvantages: More interest payment on loans
THANK YOU Make Prudent Financial Management a Way of Life Website: www.akpk.org.my Toll Free Number: 1 800 88 2575 71