A simpler, more transparent way to manage your Hire Purchase Loan/Financing
Effective 1 August 2026, Maybank Hire Purchase Loan/Financing adopts the Reducing Balance Method (RBM), where interest/profit is calculated based on your remaining financing balance – not the original financing amount; in line with the Hire Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 (HPAA)
What has changed?
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Rule of 78 |
HPAA framework: Reducing Balance Method |
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Interest/profit is calculated based on the original financing amount. |
Interest/profit is calculated based on your remaining financing balance. |
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Charges are fixed throughout the financing tenure. |
Charges are reduced as your financing balance decreases. |
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Early settlement may offer lower potential savings. |
Early settlement may offer greater potential savings. |
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There is less visibility on the actual cost of financing. |
You get better transparency through the Effective Interest/Profit Rate calculation. |
What this means to you
- Interest/profit is calculated based on your remaining financing balance.
- You may benefit from a lower settlement amount when you settle your financing early, as future interest/profit is calculated based on the remaining financing balance.
- Easier and faster with electronic agreement and electronic signatures.
| FAQ - RBM (Eng) | FAQ - RBM (BM) |
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