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OCBC bridging loan in Singapore

OCBC is Singapore's second-largest local bank with strong adviser-channel distribution. Its bridging-loan product is commonly bundled with the onward OCBC mortgage and serviced through the same adviser team.

Source

Official OCBC bridging-loan page
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What OCBC offers

OCBC Bank provides bridging facilities for 2 product types:

HDB bridging loan

Bridges the cash-flow gap between buying a new HDB flat and receiving sale proceeds from your existing HDB. Available to HDB upgraders, downgraders and lateral movers. Sale proceeds of the existing flat secure the loan.

HDB bridging loan guide

Private property bridging loan

Bridges the timing gap when transitioning from one private property to another, or from HDB to private. Secured against sale proceeds of the outgoing property.

Private property bridging loan guide

Standard bridging-loan mechanics at OCBC

Most major SG bank bridging facilities follow the same general shape:

  • Tenure: 6 months from disbursement (industry standard)
  • Security: Net sale proceeds of your outgoing property
  • Pricing model: Pegged to bank prime / board rate or SORA — quoted on application
  • Eligibility: OTP signed on new property, firm sale arrangement on existing property, standard credit underwriting
  • Bundling: Most commonly offered alongside the onward mortgage from the same bank

For full pricing context, see the bridging-loan interest rate guide. For the complete bridging-loan framework, see the Singapore bridging-loan guide.

How to compare OCBC against other lenders

OCBC is one of 12 MAS-regulated SG bridging-loan lenders. To compare OCBC's offering against other banks and finance companies:

Frequently asked questions

Is OCBC bridging loan available for HDB and private?

Yes — OCBC offers bridging for both HDB and private-property transitions. Most applications come through OCBC mortgage advisers as part of the broader home-loan package.

How is OCBC bridging-loan rate calculated?

OCBC bridging-loan rates are quoted on application. Banks typically price bridging against their prime/board rate or SORA-linked benchmark; specific rate depends on the transaction. Confirm with OCBC directly or via a mortgage broker.

What is the OCBC bridging-loan interest rate?

OCBC bridging-loan rates are quoted on application. Banks typically price bridging facilities against their prime / board rate or against SORA, with the specific spread depending on the transaction. OCBC does not publish a fixed bridging-loan rate. See the bridging-loan interest rate guide for the full pricing-model context.

What is the typical tenure on a OCBC bridging loan?

6 months is the industry-standard tenure across virtually all MAS-regulated SG lenders. Some lenders allow extension at materially higher rates if your existing-property sale completes late.

How do I apply for a OCBC bridging loan?

Apply through a OCBC mortgage adviser, directly via OCBC's online channels (if available), or via a MAS-regulated mortgage broker who can compare OCBC against other lenders in parallel.

Source & verification

All facts ingested from OCBC Bank's published bridging-loan page. Specific rates and fees are quoted on application and may differ from any general framework. This page is informational only and does not constitute financial advice. For binding rates, contact OCBC directly or use the free shortlist tool.