{"id":70692,"date":"2023-11-06T17:24:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T09:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/?p=70692"},"modified":"2023-11-06T17:24:01","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T09:24:01","slug":"hdb-extends-validity-of-hfe-letters-to-nine-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/hdb-extends-validity-of-hfe-letters-to-nine-months\/","title":{"rendered":"HDB extends validity of HFE letters to nine months"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This year was marked by significant changes to the Housing and Development Board’s (HDB) Build-to-Order (BTO)<\/a> processes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

First, there was the extension of the August BTO exercise, then, the transition from <\/span>Home Loan Eligibility (HLE) letters<\/span><\/a> to Housing and Development Board Flat Eligibility (HFE) letters in May. Now, HDB has announced another move \u2013 the extension of the validity period for HFE letters from six months to nine months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Introduction of HFE Letter<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Introduced in May this year, the HFE letter has changed the way flat buyers approach homeownership.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Replacing the HLE letter, the HFE letter integrates eligibility assessments for HDB flat purchases, housing grants, and HDB housing loans. This integration streamlines the entire process, making it more accessible and comprehensible for you, the flat buyer.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Read more: <\/strong>What is HDB Flat Eligibility (HFE) letter and how to apply (2023)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n