Why developer interest-bearing schemes should be banned


The Developer Interest-Bearing Scheme (DIBS) is marketed in such a way whereby the house buyers pay a small down payment during the signing of the sale and purchase agreement (SPA). 

The developer will bear the interest due during the project construction period until the handing over of vacant possession where the house buyer will have to come up with the remaining payment.

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