I would compare the cash outlay over the five years: interest, arrangement fees and any other unavoidable lender charges, while showing principal repayment separately because that builds equity. Then run the same loan amount and repayment schedule for every quote. APR can help, but it may...
Part of me wants to preserve every remaining dollar as an emergency fund, while another part says a new home needs a realistic allowance for repairs and basic furniture. Neither approach feels comfortable without seeing the first-year costs together.
The property is a 2-bed Singapore condo...