{"id":9866,"date":"2026-07-08T02:26:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T02:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/?p=9866"},"modified":"2026-07-08T02:34:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T02:34:11","slug":"home-refinancing-vs-personal-loan-which-is-the-better-way-to-access-funds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/chi\/home-refinancing-vs-personal-loan-which-is-the-better-way-to-access-funds\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Refinancing vs Personal Loan: Which Is the Better Way to Access Funds?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"9866\" class=\"elementor elementor-9866\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6a0cd965 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default xts-section-disabled\" data-id=\"6a0cd965\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4b27d7\" data-id=\"4b27d7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-242ca847 elementor-widget-laptop__width-initial xts-scheme-inherit xts-textalign-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"242ca847\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 23-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>[xts_html_block id=&#8221;3506&#8243;]<br \/>\t<div class=\"ibpo-articles xts-single-post-header\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"xts-post-meta\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-post-categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<a  class=\"xts-post-category\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/chi\/category\/articles\/\" rel=\"category tag\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tArticles\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-post-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"published\" datetime=\"2026-07-08T02:26:16+00:00\">\n\t\t\t\t\t8 7\u6708 2026\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-08T02:34:11+00:00\">\n\t\t\t\t\t8 7\u6708 2026\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"ibpo-articles xts-post-title xts-entities-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\tHome Refinancing vs Personal Loan: Which Is the Better Way to Access Funds?\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\r\n\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\r\n<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether\u00a0you&#8217;re\u00a0planning a home renovation,\u00a0consolidating\u00a0debt, funding your child&#8217;s education, or simply need extra cash, choosing the right financing solution is essential. Two common options are loan refinancing and a personal loan. While both can provide access to funds, they work differently and are suitable for different financial situations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If\u00a0you&#8217;re\u00a0considering\u00a0home\u00a0loan refinancing\u00a0or exploring personal financing in Malaysia, understanding the differences can help you make a more informed financial decision.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Is Home Loan Refinancing?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9868\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IBPO-Home-Refinancing.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2336\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IBPO-Home-Refinancing.png 2336w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IBPO-Home-Refinancing-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IBPO-Home-Refinancing-1024x701.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IBPO-Home-Refinancing-768x526.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IBPO-Home-Refinancing-1536x1052.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IBPO-Home-Refinancing-2048x1403.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IBPO-Home-Refinancing-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2336px) 100vw, 2336px\" \/><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Home loan refinancing is the process of replacing an\u00a0existing loan with a new financing facility, typically with\u00a0better\u00a0terms.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Depending on your eligibility and the lender&#8217;s assessment, refinancing may allow you to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lower your monthly repayments<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Secure more competitive rates<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reduce\u00a0your financing tenure<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consolidate\u00a0existing debts<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Access\u00a0additional\u00a0funds through cash-out refinancing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0additional\u00a0cash obtained from house loan refinancing can\u00a0generally be\u00a0used for almost any purpose, including home renovations, education, business expansion, debt consolidation, investments, or emergency expenses.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you already have existing house loans, refinancing can be a strategic way to\u00a0optimise\u00a0your finances while unlocking\u00a0additional\u00a0cash.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is a Personal Loan?\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9869\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/account-assets-audit-bank-bookkeeping-finance-concept-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/account-assets-audit-bank-bookkeeping-finance-concept-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/account-assets-audit-bank-bookkeeping-finance-concept-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/account-assets-audit-bank-bookkeeping-finance-concept-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/account-assets-audit-bank-bookkeeping-finance-concept-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/account-assets-audit-bank-bookkeeping-finance-concept-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/account-assets-audit-bank-bookkeeping-finance-concept-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/account-assets-audit-bank-bookkeeping-finance-concept-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A personal loan or personal financing\u00a0is\u00a0a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">standalone financing facility that provides a lump sum of money, which is repaid through monthly\u00a0repayments\u00a0over an agreed period.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unlike refinancing, a personal loan does not replace an existing financing facility. Instead, it creates a new financing commitment that can be used for various purposes, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Medical expenses<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Home renovations<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Education<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Weddings<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Travel<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Emergency expenses<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Debt consolidation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Personal financing is often suitable for individuals who need quick access to funds but do not have an eligible property asset or an existing house loan that can be refinanced.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Loan Refinancing vs Personal Loan:\u00a0What&#8217;s\u00a0the Difference?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Although both options provide access to cash, the key difference lies in how the funds are obtained.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><table data-tablestyle=\"MsoTableGrid\" data-tablelook=\"1696\" aria-rowcount=\"6\"><tbody><tr aria-rowindex=\"1\"><td data-celllook=\"0\"><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Home Loan Refinancing\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"0\"><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Personal Loan\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr aria-rowindex=\"2\"><td data-celllook=\"0\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Replaces an existing loan<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"0\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Creates a new loan<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr aria-rowindex=\"3\"><td data-celllook=\"0\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Requires an existing\u00a0home\u00a0loan\u00a0\/\u00a0fully paid\u00a0house<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"0\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No existing loan\u00a0required<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr aria-rowindex=\"4\"><td data-celllook=\"0\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">May provide\u00a0additional\u00a0cash in hand, depending on your refinancing arrangement<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"0\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provides a lump sum based on the requested amount and your eligibility<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr aria-rowindex=\"5\"><td data-celllook=\"0\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Able to reduce monthly repayments<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"0\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adds a new monthly repayment commitment<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr aria-rowindex=\"6\"><td data-celllook=\"0\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Suitable for\u00a0optimising\u00a0existing home financing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><td data-celllook=\"0\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Suitable for obtaining\u00a0additional\u00a0funds\u00a0without any asset\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When Should You Choose\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Home\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Loan Refinancing?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9871\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Feb_BPOGroup26_b4after_statictemplate_opt2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Feb_BPOGroup26_b4after_statictemplate_opt2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Feb_BPOGroup26_b4after_statictemplate_opt2-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Feb_BPOGroup26_b4after_statictemplate_opt2-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Feb_BPOGroup26_b4after_statictemplate_opt2-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Feb_BPOGroup26_b4after_statictemplate_opt2-10x12.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You may want to consider\u00a0home\u00a0loan refinancing in Malaysia if you:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Already have an existing loan or financing facility.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Want to refinance your house loan to obtain better financing\u00a0terms.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are looking to reduce your monthly repayments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Own a property that is over 5 years old, allowing you to\u00a0maximise\u00a0its market value.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wish\u00a0to\u00a0consolidate\u00a0multiple financial commitments into one\u00a0facility.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When Is a Personal Loan More Suitable?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A personal loan may be a better\u00a0option\u00a0if you:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do not have a\u00a0house to refinance.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Need\u00a0quick access to funds.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prefer not to make changes to your existing loans.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So&#8230; Which Option Is Right for You?\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Both refinancing and personal financing can help you access\u00a0additional\u00a0funds, but they are designed for different circumstances.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Before making any financial commitment, compare the total financing costs, repayment terms, and eligibility requirements. Seeking guidance from a\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibpo.com.my\/\">trusted financial services provider or financial consultant<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0can help you choose the financing solution that best supports your long-term financial wellbeing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a3ada20 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default xts-section-disabled\" data-id=\"a3ada20\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-aa88632\" data-id=\"aa88632\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[xts_html_block id=&#8221;3506&#8243;] Whether\u00a0you&#8217;re\u00a0planning a home renovation,\u00a0consolidating\u00a0debt, funding your child&#8217;s education, or simply need extra cash, choosing the right financing solution is essential. 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