Last updated : 11 Jul 2023    

buy home

For many of us, the soaring property prices have made homeownership a seemingly impossible dream and taking a leap from renting to buying is one big milestone. To enable our members to plan for a comfortable retirement, we allow you to withdraw from Account 2 to finance the purchase of a house.

Developer Unit

Who Can Apply

Requirements

Requirements

Malaysians & Non-Malaysians

Requirements

Below 55 years of age

Requirements

At least RM500 in Account 2

Requirements

Purchasing residential house*

Requirements

Approved loan from recognised lenders** OR self-financed

Requirements

Never made a housing withdrawal/have made housing withdrawal before but have sold/disposed of the property

 

*Residential House - bungalow/terrace/semi-detached/apartment/condominium/studio apartment/service apartment /townhouse/ Small Office Home Office (SOHO) or a shop lot with a residential unit from a developer in Malaysia

**Certified financial institutions under the Financial Services Act 2013 or Islamic Financing 2013; Central/State Government or any other government financing institutions; member's employer; Licensed Corporation/Cooperative bodies (approved by SKM); Insurance Companies licensed by Bank Negara; or other EPF recognised loan providers.
***EPF members who purchase residential house type Small Office Home Office (SOHO) are required to apply manually at the EPF counter.

Categories

  • Individual withdrawal
  • Joint withdrawal with your spouse/family member
 

What You Can Withdraw

  INDIVIDUAL WITHDRAWAL JOINT WITHDRAWAL
Housing Loan Difference between purchase price and approved loan amount + 10% of the purchase price
OR
Entire savings in Account 2
(whichever is lower)
Difference between purchase price and approved loan amount + 10% of the purchase price
OR
Applicant's entire savings in Account 2
(whichever is lower)
Self-Financing The purchase cost + additional 10%
OR
Entire savings in Account 2
(whichever is lower)
The purchase cost + additional 10%
OR
Applicant's entire Account 2 savings
(whichever is lower)

What You Need

Documents

  • Copy of identification documents with original for verification (Non-MyKad holders only)
  • Sales and Purchase Agreement – not more than 3 years from the date of application
  • Passbook or copy of your bank account statement (for verification purposes)

Additional documents for 1st or 2nd house

House loans or financing features may vary for your 1st and 2nd house. So, it is crucial to compile all the required documents to ensure a smooth application process.

1st House

  • Loan
    1. Proof of Purchase
      Sales and Purchase Agreement (not more than 3 years from the date of application)

    1. Proof of Financing
      Housing Loan Approval Letter
      OR
      Housing Loan Approval Letter*
      AND
      Housing Loan Agreement/Mortgage Form 16A/Deed of Assignment/Title Deed that is in member/spouse's name

    * If loan approval has exceeded one year


    1. Proof of Relationship
      Marriage Certificate
      OR
      Birth Certificate

      Compulsory for joint withdrawal with spouse/parents/parents-in-law/adopted parents/step parents/child/step child/adopted child/siblings
  • Self-Financing
    1. Proof of Purchase
      Sales and Purchase Agreement (not more than 3 years from the date of application)

    1. Proof of Payment
      Receipt of payment of no less than 20% of the property price.

    1. Proof of Cash Purchase
      Developer Confirmation Letter regarding cash purchase. Must contain information on the details of the property.

    1. Proof of Construction
      Architect’s Certificate/Payment Request Letter for construction progress of no less than 20%
      OR
      Certificate of Fitness - CF/ Certificate of Occupation - CO

    1. Proof of Relationship
      Marriage Certificate
      OR
      Birth Certificate

      Compulsory for joint withdrawal with spouse/parents/parents-in-law/adopted parents/step parents/child/step child/adopted child/siblings

2nd House

  • Loan
    1. Proof of Purchase
      Sales and Purchase Agreement (not more than 3 years from the date of application)

    1. Proof of Financing
      Housing Loan Approval Letter
      OR
      Housing Loan Approval Letter* AND Housing Loan Agreement Letter/Mortgage Form 16A/Deed of Assignment/Title Deed that is in member/spouse's name*

    *If loan approval has exceeded one year


    1. Proof of Relationship
      Marriage Certificate
      OR
      Birth Certificate

      Compulsory for joint withdrawal with spouse/parents/parents-in-law/adopted parents/step parents/child /step child/adopted child/siblings

    1. Proof of Sale/Disposal of first house
    1. Ownership of Transfer Form KTN 14A in the name of the new owner completed by the Land Office or at least a completed and signed Ownership of Transfer Form KTN 14A with the submission receipt by the Land Office;
      OR
      Note: Any proof of relationship must be submitted with transfer of house ownership based on love and affection (subject to immediate family members only: spouse, parents, parents-in-law, step parents, foster parents, child, stepchild, adopted child or siblings)
    2. Deed of Assignment
      AND
      Letter of Confirmation from buyer / seller's lawyer stating that the Notice of Assignment has been submitted to the developer in accordance with the Section 22D (2) Housing Developer Act (Control and Licensing) Amendment 2007 (only for buy or sell process after 12 April 2007);
      OR
    3. Deed of Assignment between you and the new owner which has been completed and with stamp duty (or produce the stamp receipt) of 1% of the sale price;
      OR
    4. Title Deed in the new owner's name
      AND
      Sale and Purchase Agreement between you and the new owner;
      OR
    5. Real Property Gain Tax Form 5 / 5A
      AND
      Sale and Purchase Agreement between you and the new owner);
      OR
    6. Proclamation of Sale from Administrator (Form KTN 16I) / Proclamation of Sale from Court (Form KTN 16F);
      OR
    7. Confirmation by auction bank on property auction;
      OR
    8. Transfer of ownership by Court Order to any party
      AND
      divorce documents (for divorce cases);
      OR
    9. A formal search from the Land Office indicating the name of the new owner of the said property
      AND
      Sale and Purchase agreement between you and the new owner;
      OR
    10. Confirmation letter from the authorities (Housing and Local Government Ministry / Municipal Councils / District Offices / Penghulu) for houses damaged by natural disasters;
      OR
    11. Confirmation letter from the Housing and Local Government Ministry / State Government for abandoned housing projects / troubled housing projects / ailing housing projects;
      OR
    12. Deed of Revocation or Deed of Rescission for the first house;
      OR
      Confirmation of Cancellation Letter from the developer / lawyer;
      OR
    13. Assessment Bills issued by the Municipal Council / local authorities in the name of the new owner and Sale and Purchase agreement between you and the new owner;
      OR
    14. Confirmation letter for houses damaged by fire and as a result of losing a home issued by approved authorities, such as the Fire and Rescue Department / Royal Malaysia Police / local authorities / Municipal Council / Head of Village and other approving authorities;
      AND
      additional documents such as scene photos or other documents to support the application (if necessary).
  • Self-Financing
    1. Proof of Purchase
      Sales and Purchase Agreement (not more than 3 years from the date of application)

    1. Proof of cash Purchase
      Developer Confirmation Letter regarding cash purchase. Must contain information on the details of the property.

    1. Proof of Payment
      Receipt of payment of no less than 20% of the property price.

    1. Proof of Construction
      Architect's Certificate/Payment Request Letter for construction progress of no less than 20%
      OR
      Certificate of Fitness -CF/ Certificate of Occupation - CO

    1. Proof of Relationship
      Marriage Certificate
      OR
      Birth Certificate

      Compulsory for joint withdrawal with spouse/parents/parents-in-law/adopted parents/step parents/child/step child/adopted child/siblings

    1. Proof of Sale/Disposal of first house
    1. Ownership of Transfer Form KTN 14A in the name of the new owner completed by the Land Office or at least a completed and signed Ownership of Transfer Form KTN 14A with the submission receipt by the Land Office;
      OR

      Note: Any proof of relationship must be submitted with transfer of house ownership based on love and affection (subject to immediate family members only: spouse, parents, parents-in-law, step parents, foster parents, child, stepchild, adopted child or siblings)
    2. Deed of Assignment AND Letter of Confirmation from buyer / seller's lawyer stating that the Notice of Assignment has been submitted to the developer in accordance with the Section 22D (2) Housing Developer Act (Control and Licensing) Amendment 2007 (only for buy or sell process after 12 April 2007);
      OR
    3. Deed of Assignment between you and the new owner which has been completed and with stamp duty (or produce the stamp receipt) of 1% of the sale price;
      OR
    4. Title Deed in the new owner's name AND Sale and Purchase Agreement between you and the new owner;
      OR
    5. Real Property Gain Tax Form 5 / 5A AND Sale and Purchase Agreement between you and the new owner);
      OR
    6. Proclamation of Sale from Administrator (Form KTN 16I) / Proclamation of Sale from Court (Form KTN 16F);
      OR
    7. Confirmation by auction bank on property auction;
      OR
    8. Transfer of ownership by Court Order to any party AND divorce documents (for divorce cases);
      OR
    9. A formal search from the Land Office indicating the name of the new owner of the said property AND Sale and Purchase agreement between you and the new owner;
      OR
    10. Confirmation letter from the authorities (Housing and Local Government Ministry / Municipal Councils / District Offices / Penghulu) for houses damaged by natural disasters;
      OR
    11. Confirmation letter from the Housing and Local Government Ministry / State Government for abandoned housing projects / troubled housing projects / ailing housing projects;
      OR
    12. Deed of Revocation or Deed of Rescission for the first house;
      OR
      Confirmation of Cancellation Letter from the developer / lawyer;
      OR
    13. Assessment Bills issued by the Municipal Council / local authorities in the name of the new owner and Sale and Purchase agreement between you and the new owner;
      OR
    14. Confirmation letter for houses damaged by fire and as a result of losing a home issued by approved authorities, such as the Fire and Rescue Department / Royal Malaysia Police / local authorities / Municipal Council / Head of Village and other approving authorities; AND additional documents such as scene photos or other documents to support the application (if necessary).

Who Can Apply

Requirements

Requirements

Malaysians & Non-Malaysians

Requirements

Below 55 years of age

Requirements

At least RM500 in Account 2

Requirements

Purchasing residential house*

Requirements

Approved loan from recognised lenders** OR self-financed

Requirements

Never made a housing withdrawal/have made housing withdrawal before but have sold/disposed of the property

 
 
 

*Residential House - bungalow/terrace/semi-detached/apartment/condominium/studio apartment/service apartment/townhouse/SOHO) or a shop lot with a residential unit in Malaysia

**Certified financial institutions under the Financial Services Act 2013 or Islamic Financing 2013; Central/State Government or any other government financing institutions; member's employer; Licensed Corporation/Cooperative bodies (approved by SKM); Insurance Companies licensed by Bank Negara; or other EPF recognised loan providers.

 

Categories

  • Individual withdrawal
  • Joint withdrawal with your spouse/family member
 

What You Can Withdraw

  INDIVIDUAL WITHDRAWAL JOINT WITHDRAWAL
Housing Loan Difference between purchase price and approved loan amount + 10% of the purchase price
OR
Entire savings in Account 2
(whichever is lower)
Difference between purchase price and approved loan amount + 10% of the purchase price
OR
Applicant's entire savings in Account 2
(whichever is lower)
Self-Financing The purchase price + additional 10%
OR
Entire savings in Account 2
(whichever is lower)
The purchase price + additional 10%
OR
Applicant's entire Account 2 savings
(whichever is lower)

What You Need

Documents

  • Copy of identification documents with original for verification (Non-MyKad holders only)
  • Sales and Purchase Agreement – not more than 3 years from the date of application
  • Passbook or copy of your bank account statement (for verification purposes)

Additional documents for 1st or 2nd house

House loans or financing features may vary for your 1st and 2nd home. So, it's crucial to get all your documents right to pave your way to smoother applications.

1st House

  • Loan

    Deed Title Has Been Issued

    1. Proof of Purchase
      Sales and Purchase Agreement (not more than 3 years from the date of application)

    Note: If the purchase of house is done from immediate family members (spouse, parents, parents-in-law, step parents, foster parents, child, step child, adapted child or siblings), the proof of purchase transaction, which is the completed Transfer of Ownership Form (Form KTN 14A / Memorandum of Transfer), must be submitted.


    1. Proof of Financing
      Housing Loan Approval Letter
      OR

      Housing Loan Approval Letter* AND Housing Loan Agreement Letter/Mortgage Form 16A/Deed of Assignment/Title Deed that is in member/spouse's name*

      *If loan approval has exceeded one year


    1. Proof of Title Transfer
      Deed Title/Official Records Search (Catatan Carian Rasmi) with Seller's name/Transfer of Ownership Consent Letter from the Land Office (if there is transfer of ownership restriction by the authority)
      OR
      Title Deed with member's name
      OR
      Transfer of Ownership Form KTN 14A in the name of the new owner completed by the Land Office
      OR
      At least a signed Transfer of Ownership Form KTN 14A together with the receipt of submission by the Land Office

    1. Proof of Relationship
      Marriage Certificate
      OR
      Birth Certificate

      Compulsory for joint withdrawal with spouse/parents/parents-in-law/adopted parents/step parents/child/step child/adopted child/siblings

    Deed Title Has Not Been Issued

    1. Proof of Purchase
      Sales and Purchase Agreement (not more than 3 years from date of application)

    Note: If the purchase of house is done from immediate family members (spouse, parents, parents-in-law, step parents, foster parents, child, step child, adopted child or siblings), the proof of purchase transaction which is the completed Deed of Assignment, must be submitted.


    1. Proof of Deed Title
      Developer Confirmation Letter regarding details of the property
      OR
      Transfer of Ownership Consent Letter from the Land Office/State government (if there is transfer of ownership restriction by the authority)
      OR
      Deed of Assignment between you and the seller which has been completed and with stamp duty (or produce the stamp receipt) of 1% of the sale price

    1. Proof of Financing
      Housing Loan Approval Letter
      OR
      Housing Loan Approval Letter*
      AND
      Housing Loan Agreement Letter/Form 16A/Title Deed
      under Member's name that has been submitted as collateral to the financial institution
      *if loan approval has exceeded one year

    1. Proof of Relationship
      Marriage Certificate
      OR
      Birth Certificate

      Compulsory for joint withdrawal with spouse/parents/parents-in-law/adopted parents/step parents/child/step child/adopted child/siblings
  • Self-Financing

    Deed Title Has Been Issued

    1. Proof of Purchase
      Sales and Purchase Agreement (dated not more than 3 years)

    Note: If the purchase of house is done from immediate family members (spouse, parents, parents-in-law, step parents, foster parents, child, step child, adapted child or siblings), the proof of purchase transaction, which is the completed Transfer of Ownership Form (Form KTN 14A / Memorandum of Transfer), must be submitted.


    1. Proof of Title Transfer
      Title Deed is in your name
      OR
      Transfer of Ownership Form KTN 14A is in your name completed by the Land Office
      OR
      Signed Transfer of Ownership Form KTN 14A together with the receipt of submission by the Land Office

    1. Proof of Transaction
      A confirmation letter from a lawyer's office who manages the sales and purchase transaction. The letter must contain details of the property and that the purchase was made by cash.

    1. Proof of Payment
      Payment of at least 20% of the house price

    1. Proof of Relationship
      Marriage Certificate
      OR
      Birth Certificate

      Birth Certificate Compulsory for joint withdrawal with spouse/parents/parents-in-law/adopted parents/step parents/child/step child/adopted child/siblings

    Deed Title Has Not Been Issued

    1. Proof of Purchase
      Sales and Purchase Agreement (not more than 3 years from date of application)

    Note: If the purchase of house is done from immediate family members (spouse, parents, parents-in-law, step parents, foster parents, child, step child, adopted child or siblings), the proof of purchase transaction which is the completed Deed of Assignment, must be submitted.


    1. Proof of Agreement
      Deed of Assignment

      Between you and seller completed with stamp duty (or stamp receipt) of at least 1% of sale price

    1. Proof of Transaction
      A confirmation letter from a lawyer's office who manages the transaction. The letter must contain details of the property and that the purchase was made by cash

    1. Proof of Payment
      Receipt of payment of at least 20% of the house price

    1. Proof of Relationship
      Marriage Certificate
      OR
      Birth Certificate

      Birth Certificate Compulsory for joint withdrawal with spouse/parents/parents-in-law/adopted parents/step parents/child/step child/adopted child/siblings

2nd House

  • Loan

    Supporting Documents for Purchasing/Building a Second House

    1. Proof of Sale/Disposal of First House
      Verified by any one of these documents.
    1. Ownership of Transfer Form KTN 14A in the name of the new owner completed by the Land Office or at least a completed and signed Ownership of Transfer Form KTN 14A with the submission receipt by the Land Office OR
      Note: Any proof of relationship must be submitted with transfer of house ownership based on love and affection (subject to immediate family members only: spouse, parents, parents-in-law, step parents, foster parents, child, stepchild, adopted child or siblings)
    2. Deed of Assignment AND Letter of Confirmation from buyer/seller's lawyer stating that the Notice of Assignment has been submitted to the developer in accordance with the Section 22D (2) Housing Developer Act (Control and Licensing) Amendment 2007 (only for buy or sell process after 12 April 2007) OR
    3. Deed of Assignment between you and the new owner which has been completed and with stamp duty (or produce the stamp receipt) of 1% of the sale price; OR
    4. Title Deed in the new owner's name AND Sale and Purchase Agreement between you and the new owner OR
    5. Real Property Gain Tax Form 5 / 5A AND Sale and Purchase Agreement between you and the new owner) OR
    6. Proclamation of Sale from Administrator (Form KTN 16I)/Proclamation of Sale from Court (Form KTN 16F) OR
    7. Confirmation by auction bank on property auction OR
    8. Transfer of ownership by Court Order to any party AND divorce documents (for divorce cases) OR
    9. A formal search from the Land Office indicating the name of the new owner of the said property AND Sale and Purchase agreement between you and the new owner; OR
    10. Confirmation letter from the authorities (Housing and Local Government Ministry/Municipal Councils/District Offices/Penghulu) for houses damaged by natural disasters OR
    11. Confirmation letter from the Housing and Local Government Ministry/State Government for abandoned housing projects/troubled housing projects/ailing housing projects OR
    12. Deed of Revocation or Deed of Rescission for the first house OR Confirmation of Cancellation Letter from the developer/lawyer OR
    13. Assessment Bills issued by the Municipal Council/local authorities in the name of the new owner and Sale and Purchase agreement between you and the new owner; OR
    14. Confirmation letter for houses damaged by fire and as a result of losing a home issued by approved authorities, such as the Fire and Rescue Department/Royal Malaysia Police/Local Authorities/Municipal Council/Head of Village and other approving authorities; AND additional documents such as scene photos or other documents to support the application (if necessary).

    Deed Title Has Been Issued

    1. Proof of Purchase
      Sales and Purchase Agreement (not more than 3 years from date of application)

    Note: If the purchase of house is done from immediate family members (spouse, parents, parents-in-law, step parents, foster parents, child, step child, adapted child or siblings), the proof of purchase transaction, which is the completed Transfer of Ownership Form (Form KTN 14A/Memorandum of Transfer), must be submitted.


    1. Proof of Financing
      Housing Loan Approval Letter
      OR
      Housing Loan Approval Letter* AND Housing Loan Agreement Letter/Form 16A/Title Deed under member's name that has been submitted as collateral to the financial institution
      *if loan approval has exceeded one year

    1. Proof of Title Transfer
      Deed Title/Official Records Search (Catatan Carian Rasmi) with Seller's name/Transfer of Ownership Consent Letter from the Land Office (if there is transfer of ownership restriction by the authority)
      OR
      Title Deed with Member's name; Transfer of Ownership Form KTN 14A in the name of the new owner completed by the Land Office OR at least a signed Transfer of Ownership Form KTN 14A together with the receipt of submission by the Land Office.

    1. Proof of Relationship
      Marriage Certificate
      OR
      Birth Certificate

      Compulsory for joint withdrawal with spouse/parents/parents-in-law/adopted parents/step parents/child/step child/adopted child/siblings

    Priority requirement – Deed Title Issued/Not Issued

    Deed Title Has Not Been Issued

    1. Proof of Purchase
      Sales and Purchase Agreement (dated not more than 3 years)

    Note: If the purchase of house is done from immediate family members (spouse, parents, parents-in-law, step parents, foster parents, child, step child, adapted child or siblings), the proof of purchase transaction, which is the completed Transfer of Ownership Form (Form KTN 14A/Memorandum of Transfer), must be submitted.


    1. Proof of Financing
      Housing Loan Approval Letter
      OR
      Housing Loan Approval Letter* AND Housing Loan Agreement Letter/Form 16A/Title Deedunder member's name that has been submitted as collateral to the financial institution
      *if loan approval has exceeded one year

    1. Proof of Deed Title
      Developer Confirmation Letter regarding details of the property.
      OR
      Transfer of Ownership Consent Letter from the Land Office/State government (if there is transfer of ownership restriction by the authority)
      OR
      Deed of Assignment between you and the seller which has been completed and with stamp duty (or produce the stamp receipt) of 1% of the sale price

    1. Proof of Relationship
      Marriage Certificate
      OR
      Birth Certificate

      Compulsory for joint withdrawal with spouse/parents/parents-in-law/adopted parents/step parents/child/step child/adopted child/siblings
  • Self-Financing

    Priority requirement – Deed Title Issued/Not Issued

    1. Proof of Sale/Disposal of first house
      Verified by any one of these documents.
    1. Ownership of Transfer Form KTN 14A in the name of the new owner completed by the Land Office or at least a completed and signed Ownership of Transfer Form KTN 14A with the submission receipt by the Land Office OR
      Note: Any proof of relationship must be submitted with transfer of house ownership based on love and affection (subject to immediate family members only: spouse, parents, parents-in-law, step parents, foster parents, child, stepchild, adopted child or siblings)
    2. Deed of Assignment AND Letter of Confirmation from buyer/seller's lawyer stating that the Notice of Assignment has been submitted to the developer in accordance with the Section 22D (2) Housing Developer Act (Control and Licensing) Amendment 2007 (only for buy or sell process after 12 April 2007) OR
    3. Deed of Assignment between you and the new owner which has been completed and with stamp duty (or produce the stamp receipt) of 1% of the sale price; OR
    4. Title Deed in the new owner's name AND Sale and Purchase Agreement between you and the new owner OR
    5. Real Property Gain Tax Form 5/5A AND Sale and Purchase Agreement between you and the new owner) OR
    6. Proclamation of Sale from Administrator (Form KTN 16I)/Proclamation of Sale from Court (Form KTN 16F) OR
    7. Confirmation by auction bank on property auction OR
    8. Transfer of ownership by Court Order to any party AND divorce documents (for divorce cases) OR
    9. A formal search from the Land Office indicating the name of the new owner of the said property AND Sale and Purchase agreement between you and the new owner; OR
    10. Confirmation letter from the authorities (Housing and Local Government Ministry/Municipal Councils/District Offices/Penghulu) for houses damaged by natural disasters; OR
    11. Confirmation letter from the Housing and Local Government Ministry/State Government for abandoned housing projects/troubled housing projects/ailing housing projects OR
    12. Deed of Revocation or Deed of Rescission for the first house OR Confirmation of Cancellation Letter from the developer/lawyer OR
    13. Assessment Bills issued by the Municipal Council / local authorities in the name of the new owner and Sale and Purchase agreement between you and the new owner; OR
    14. Confirmation letter for houses damaged by fire and as a result of losing a home issued by approved authorities, such as the Fire and Rescue Department/Royal Malaysia Police/Local authorities/Municipal Council/Head of Village and other approving authorities; AND additional documents such as scene photos or other documents to support the application (if necessary).

    Deed Title Has Been Issued

    1. Proof of Purchase
      Sales and Purchase Agreement (not more than 3 years from the time of application)

    Note: If the purchase of house is done from immediate family members (spouse, parents, parents-in-law, step parents, foster parents, child, step child, adapted child or siblings), the proof of purchase transaction, which is the completed Transfer of Ownership Form (Form KTN 14A / Memorandum of Transfer), must be submitted.


    1. Proof of Title Transfer
      Deed Title/Official Records Search (Catatan Carian Rasmi) with Seller's name/Transfer of Ownership Consent Letter from the Land Office (if there is transfer of ownership restriction by the authority)
      OR
      Title Deed with Member's name
      OR
      Transfer of Ownership Form KTN 14A in the name of the new owner completed by the Land Office
      OR
      At least a signed Transfer of Ownership Form KTN 14A together with the receipt of submission by the Land Office

    1. Proof of Transaction
      A confirmation letter from a lawyer's office who manages the sales and purchase transaction. The letter must contain details of the property and that the purchase was made by cash.

    1. Proof of Payment
      Payment of at least 20% of the house price.

    1. Proof of Relationship
      Marriage Certificate
      OR
      Birth Certificate

      Compulsory for joint withdrawal with spouse/parents/parents-in-law/adopted parents/step parents/child/step child/adopted child/siblings

    Deed Title Has Not Been Issued

    1. Proof of Purchase
      Sales and Purchase Agreement (dated not more than 3 years)

    Note: If the purchase of house is done from immediate family members (spouse, parents, parents-in-law, step parents, foster parents, child, step child, adapted child or siblings), the proof of purchase transaction, which is the completed Transfer of Ownership Form (Form KTN 14A / Memorandum of Transfer), must be submitted.


    1. Proof of Agreement
      Deed of Assignment

      Between you and seller completed with stamp duty (or stamp receipt) of at least 1% of sale price.

    1. Proof of Transaction
      A confirmation letter from a lawyer’s office who manages the sales and purchase transaction. The letter must contain details of the property and that the purchase was made by cash.

    1. Proof of Payment
      Payment of at least 20% of the house price.

    1. Proof of Relationship
      Marriage Certificate
      OR
      Birth Certificate

      Compulsory for joint withdrawal with spouse/parents/parents-in-law/adopted parents/step parents/child/step child/adopted child/siblings

Who Can Apply

Requirements

Requirements

Malaysians & Non-Malaysians

Requirements

Below 55 years of age

Requirements

At least RM500 in Account 2

Requirements

Purchasing residential house*

Requirements

Approved loan from recognised lenders** OR self-financed

Requirements

Never made a housing withdrawal/Have made housing withdrawal before but have sold/disposed of the property

*Residential House - bungalow/terrace/semi-detached/apartment/condominium/studio apartment/service apartment /townhouse/Small Office Home Office (SOHO) or a shop lot with a residential unit from a developer in Malaysia.

**Certified financial institutions under the Financial Services Act 2013 or Islamic Financing 2013; Central/State Government or any other government financing institutions; member's employer; Licensed Corporation/Cooperative bodies (approved by SKM); Insurance Companies licensed by Bank Negara; or other EPF recognised loan providers.

EPF members who purchase residential house type Small Office Home Office (SOHO) are required to apply manually at the EPF counter.

Categories

  • Individual withdrawal
  • Joint withdrawal with your spouse/family member
 

What You Can Withdraw

  INDIVIDUAL WITHDRAWAL JOINT WITHDRAWAL
Housing Loan Difference between purchase cost and approved loan amount + 10% of the purchase cost
OR
Entire savings in Account 2
(whichever is lower)
Difference between purchase cost and approved loan amount + 10% of the purchase cost
OR
Applicant's entire savings in Account 2
(whichever is lower)
Self-Financing The purchase cost + additional 10%
OR
Entire savings in Account 2
(whichever is lower)
The purchase cost + additional 10%
OR
Applicant's entire Account 2 savings
(whichever is lower)

What You Need

Documents

  • Copy of identification documents with original for verification (Non-MyKad holders only)
  • Sales Agreement OR Proclaimation Of Sales (POS) by Land Office / Court - not more than 3 years from the date of application
  • Passbook or copy of your bank account statement (for verification purposes)

Additional documents for 1st or 2nd house

House loans or financing features may vary for your 1st and 2nd house. So, it's crucial to get all your documents right to pave your way to smoother applications.

1st House

  • Loan
    1. Proof of Purchase
      Sales and Purchase Agreement
      OR
      Proclamation of Sale from Administrator/Court


      (Not more than 3 years from date of application)

    1. Proof of Financing
      Housing Loan Approval Letter
      OR
      Housing Loan Approval Letter* AND Housing Loan Agreement Letter/Form 16A/Title Deed under member's name that has been submitted as collateral to the financial institution
      *if loan approval has exceeded one year

    1. Proof of Relationship
      Marriage Certificate
      OR
      Birth Certificate

      Compulsory for joint withdrawal with spouse/parents/parents-in-law/adopted parents/step parents/child/step child/adopted child/siblings
  • Self-Financing
    1. Proof of Purchase
      Sales and Purchase Agreement
      OR
      Proclamation of Sale from Administrator/Court


      (Not more than 3 years from date of application)

    1. Proof of Transaction
      A confirmation letter from a lawyer’s office who manages the sales and purchase transaction. The letter must contain details of the property and that the purchase was made by cash.

    1. Proof of Payment
      Receipt of payment of no less than 20% of the property price.

      (Receipt of payment from Bank Auction or Bank Auction's Lawyer)

    1. Proof of Title Transfer
      Title Deed in member's name
      OR
      Form KTN 16F (Proclamation of Sale from Court)
      OR
      Form KTN 16I (Proclamation of Sale from Administrator)
      OR
      Form KTN 14A transfer of ownership form that has been completed by the Land Office
      OR
      Deed Of Assignment
      AND
      Letter of confirmation from buyer/seller’s lawyer stating that the Notice of Assignment has been submitted to the developer according to the Section 22D (2) Housing Developer Act (Control And Licensing) Amendment 2007

    1. Proof of Relationship
      Marriage Certificate
      OR
      Birth Certificate

      Compulsory for joint withdrawal with spouse/parents/parents-in-law/adopted parents/step parents/child/step child/adopted child/siblings

2nd House

  • Loan
    1. Proof of Purchase
      Sales and Purchase Agreement
      OR
      Proclamation of Sale from Administrator/Court


      (Not more than 3 years from date of application)

    1. Proof of Financing
      Housing Loan Approval Letter
      OR
      Housing Loan Approval Letter* AND Housing Loan Agreement Letter/Form 16A/Title Deed
      under member's name that has been submitted as collateral to the financial institution
      *if loan approval has exceeded one year

    1. Proof of Relationship
      Marriage Certificate
      OR
      Birth Certificate

      Compulsory for joint withdrawal with spouse/parents/parents-in-law/adopted parents/step parents/child/step child/adopted child/siblings

       
    2. Proof of Sale/Disposal of first house
      Verified by any one of these documents.

      1. Ownership of Transfer Form KTN 14A in the name of the new owner completed by the Land Office or at least a completed and signed Ownership of Transfer Form KTN 14A with the submission receipt by the Land Office OR
        Note: Any proof of relationship must be submitted with transfer of house ownership based on love and affection (subject to immediate family members only: spouse, parents, parents-in-law, step parents, foster parents, child, stepchild, adopted child or siblings)
      2. Deed of Assignment AND Letter of Confirmation from buyer/seller's lawyer stating that the Notice of Assignment has been submitted to the developer in accordance with the Section 22D (2) Housing Developer Act (Control and Licensing) Amendment 2007 (only for buy or sell process after 12 April 2007) OR
      3. Deed of Assignment between you and the new owner which has been completed and with stamp duty (or produce the stamp receipt) of 1% of the sale price; OR
      4. Title Deed in the new owner's name AND Sale and Purchase Agreement between you and the new owner OR
      5. Real Property Gain Tax Form 5/5A AND Sale and Purchase Agreement between you and the new owner) OR
      6. Proclamation of Sale from Administrator (Form KTN 16I)/Proclamation of Sale from Court (Form KTN 16F) OR
      7. Confirmation by auction bank on property auction OR
      8. Transfer of ownership by Court Order to any party AND divorce documents (for divorce cases) OR
      9. A formal search from the Land Office indicating the name of the new owner of the said property AND Sale and Purchase agreement between you and the new owner; OR
      10. Confirmation letter from the authorities (Housing and Local Government Ministry/Municipal Councils/District Offices/Penghulu) for houses damaged by natural disasters; OR
      11. Confirmation letter from the Housing and Local Government Ministry/State Government for abandoned housing projects/troubled housing projects/ailing housing projects OR
      12. Deed of Revocation or Deed of Rescission for the first house OR Confirmation of Cancellation Letter from the developer/lawyer OR
      13. Assessment Bills issued by the Municipal Council / local authorities in the name of the new owner and Sale and Purchase agreement between you and the new owner; OR
      14. Confirmation letter for houses damaged by fire and as a result of losing a home issued by approved authorities, such as the Fire and Rescue Department/Royal Malaysia Police/Local authorities/Municipal Council/Head of Village and other approving authorities; AND additional documents such as scene photos or other documents to support the application (if necessary).
  • Self-Financing
    1. Proof of Purchase
      Sales and Purchase Agreement
      OR
      Proclamation of Sale from Administrator/Court


      (Not more than 3 years from date of application)

    1. Proof of Transaction
      A confirmation letter from a lawyer's office who manages the sales and purchase transaction. The letter must contain details of the property and that the purchase was made by cash.

    1. Proof of Payment
      Receipt of payment of no less than 20% of the property price.

    1. Proof of Title Transfer
      Title Deed in member's name
      OR
      Form KTN 16F (Proclamation of Sale from Court)
      OR
      Form KTN 16I (Proclamation of Sale from Administrator)
      OR
      Form KTN 14A transfer of ownership form that has been completed by the Land Office

      OR
      At least a signed Transfer of Ownership Form KTN 14A together with the receipt of submission by the Land Office

      OR
      Deed of Assignment between the seller and member that has been completed and has a Stamp Duty (or have produced a Stamp Certificate) that is 1% of the purchase price
      OR
      Deed Of Assignment
      AND
      Letter of confirmation from buyer/seller’s lawyer stating that the Notice of Assignment has been submitted to the developer according to the Section 22D (2) Housing Developer Act (Control And Licensing) Amendment 2007

    1. Proof of Relationship
      Marriage Certificate
      OR
      Birth Certificate

      Compulsory for joint withdrawal with spouse/parents/parents-in-law/adopted parents/step parents/child/step child/adopted child/siblings

       
    2. Proof of Sale/Disposal of first house
      Verified by any one of these documents.

      1. Ownership of Transfer Form KTN 14A in the name of the new owner completed by the Land Office or at least a completed and signed Ownership of Transfer Form KTN 14A with the submission receipt by the Land Office OR
        Note: Any proof of relationship must be submitted with transfer of house ownership based on love and affection (subject to immediate family members only: spouse, parents, parents-in-law, step parents, foster parents, child, stepchild, adopted child or siblings)
      2. Deed of Assignment AND Letter of Confirmation from buyer/seller's lawyer stating that the Notice of Assignment has been submitted to the developer in accordance with the Section 22D (2) Housing Developer Act (Control and Licensing) Amendment 2007 (only for buy or sell process after 12 April 2007) OR
      3. Deed of Assignment between you and the new owner which has been completed and with stamp duty (or produce the stamp receipt) of 1% of the sale price; OR
      4. Title Deed in the new owner's name AND Sale and Purchase Agreement between you and the new owner OR
      5. Real Property Gain Tax Form 5/5A AND Sale and Purchase Agreement between you and the new owner) OR
      6. Proclamation of Sale from Administrator (Form KTN 16I)/Proclamation of Sale from Court (Form KTN 16F) OR
      7. Confirmation by auction bank on property auction OR
      8. Transfer of ownership by Court Order to any party AND divorce documents (for divorce cases) OR
      9. A formal search from the Land Office indicating the name of the new owner of the said property AND Sale and Purchase agreement between you and the new owner; OR
      10. Confirmation letter from the authorities (Housing and Local Government Ministry/Municipal Councils/District Offices/Penghulu) for houses damaged by natural disasters; OR
      11. Confirmation letter from the Housing and Local Government Ministry/State Government for abandoned housing projects/troubled housing projects/ailing housing projects OR
      12. Deed of Revocation or Deed of Rescission for the first house OR Confirmation of Cancellation Letter from the developer/lawyer OR
      13. Assessment Bills issued by the Municipal Council / local authorities in the name of the new owner and Sale and Purchase agreement between you and the new owner; OR
      14. Confirmation letter for houses damaged by fire and as a result of losing a home issued by approved authorities, such as the Fire and Rescue Department/Royal Malaysia Police/Local authorities/Municipal Council/Head of Village and other approving authorities; AND additional documents such as scene photos or other documents to support the application (if necessary).
  • PAYMENT METHODS
    Local Payments Overseas Payments
    Full payment in Ringgit Malaysia (RM) will be credited to your account
    If you hold an active account with our panel bank and your identification no. matches the bank records
    Full payment in your preferred currency will be made through Foreign Demand draft
    If your preferred currency is in the accepted currency list
    You will be issued a Bankers Cheque
    If payment to your account is unsuccessful
    Full payment in US Dollar (USD) will be made through Foreign Demand draft
    If your preferred currency is not in the accepted currency list
  • IMPORTANT REMINDER

    1. Certify your documents

    Ensure ALL copies of documents have been certified and acknowledged by the authorised persons.

    (complete with name, designation and official stamp except for copies of documents which require certification by an EPF officer)

    AUTHORISED PERSONS

    2. Double check your panel banks

    Refer to the list of EPF panel banks for direct crediting of payment into member’s account savings/current account.

    EPF PANEL BANKS

    3. Submit to EPF

    Send your completed submissions at your nearest EPF Counter or mail it to the EPF.

    FIND EPF NEAR YOU
    POST TO EPF

    4. Need more information?

    Refer to our product brochure for additional information.

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