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Singapore mortgage rates near 2% but far below the US average

MarketWatch notes US and Australia mortgage rates are over 6% on average, making Singapore less attractive for those comparing cross-country returns.

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MarketWatch examined the idea of buying a house in Singapore as an investment, focusing on how borrowing costs compare with other major markets.

The outlet said home-loan interest rates in Singapore are less than 2%, while Japan is around 1% or even lower.

In contrast, MarketWatch reported that mortgage rates in the United States and Australia are over 6% on average, a gap that contributed to the decision not to pursue the Singapore purchase.

The analysis highlights how differing interest-rate environments can materially change the economics of any property investment thesis across countries, even when a single market appears to offer low rates.

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