Effective from 15 January 2024, enquiries and submission of application for Skim Saraan Bercagar (SSB/SSB-i) can be made through the Agensi Kaunseling & Pengurusan Kredit (AKPK) headquarters in Kuala Lumpur and branches in Penang, Ipoh, Melaka and Johor Bahru.

Skim Saraan Bercagar (SSB)
Reverse Mortgage

Enabling retired home owners to gain access to a lifetime of supplemental income stream for daily subsistence to cater to potential increases in the cost of living.

From 13 December 2022, Skim Saraan Bercagar (SSB) and SSB Islamik (SSB-i) will be available in Klang Valley, Johor Bahru, Penang Island, Ipoh, Seremban and Malacca City. Customer can now submit application online.

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About Skim Saraan Bercagar (SSB)

Senior home owners can now generate cash during retirement by taking out a reverse mortgage.

What is Skim Saraan Bercagar (SSB)?

Skim Saraan Bercagar or Reverse Mortgage (“RM”) is a type of loan that is targeted for the elderly or retirees who own a home, and allows them to convert their one big asset — their residential property — into a fixed monthly income stream throughout their lifetime, without sacrificing  ownership whilst continuing to stay in their home.

  • To enable retired home owners to gain access to a lifetime of supplemental income stream for daily subsistence.
  • Home owners can now draw on their home equity to supplement their retirement income, thus reducing dependency on their next-of-kin.

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Lifetime tenure

Lifetime tenure

Fixed monthly payouts throughout the entire life of the borrower or joint borrower.

No repayment during lifetime

No repayment during lifetime

Repayment only due when borrower or joint borrower passes away, whichever later.

Residing in own home

Residing in own home

Borrower and joint borrower can continue to stay in their property throughout their life.

Non-recourse

Non-recourse

Borrower’s estate will not be responsible for any shortfall to settle the Skim Saraan Bercagar Loan if the sale proceeds of the property is less than the outstanding loan amount.

How does it work?

To qualify for a Skim Saraan Bercagar Loan, the person must be at least 55 years of age and own a home.

Eligible Criteria for Borrower

Eligibility Criteria for Borrower

  • Malaysian aged 55 years and above, applicable for single and joint RM Loan.
  • Owner or joint -owners of a residential property.

*** For joint RM Loan, not only confined to the partner but includes parent, sibling or child, subject to age limit.

Eligible Criteria for Property

Eligibility Criteria for Property

  • Residential property in Malaysia in Borrower’s name (joint ownership for joint RM Loan)
  • Borrower occupied and the primary place of residence
  • Freehold property or leasehold property with remaining lease tenure not less than 90 years
  • Unencumbered and mortgage-free
Get a peace of mind with Cagamas

Get peace of mind with Skim Saraan Bercagar (SSB) Reverse Mortgage at a fixed rate financing

The amount of payout that a Borrower receives will largely depend on the Borrower’s age and property value, location and type.

Use our reverse mortgage calculator to estimate the monthly payout amount. A one-time lump sum payout together with monthly cash disbursements is also available. Learn more about the lump sum and costs here. 

How To Apply

We make the application process for Skim Saraan Bercagar (SSB) as simple as possible. Follow these steps below and you’re on your way to a Skim Saraan Bercagar Loan!

Walk in to any designated EPF branches

Walk-in to any of the EPF / AKPK Designated Branches below:

  • EPF Kuala Lumpur
  • EPF Petaling Jaya
  • EPF Johor Bahru
  • EPF Seberang Jaya
  • EPF Ipoh
  • EPF Seremban
  • EPF Melaka
  • AKPK Kuala Lumpur*
  • AKPK Johor Bahru
  • AKPK Penang
  • AKPK Ipoh
  • AKPK Melaka
*for Selangor, Negeri Sembilan & Kuala Lumpur.
Take a pre-assessment test to determine your eligibility

Take a pre-assessment test to determine your eligibility

Make an appointment with AKPK's Financial Advisor

Make an appointment with AKPK's Financial Advisor

Complete the reverse mortgage financial advisory module with AKPK

Complete the reverse mortgage financial advisory module with AKPK

Submit your Skim Saraan Bercagar application to Cagamas or nearest EPF branch

Submit your application to Cagamas/AKPK. Online Application is now available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question about Skim Saraan Bercagar (SSB) Reverse Mortgage? Find the answers about Skim Saraan Bercagar Loan, eligibility, costs and more, here in our FAQs

In this situation, the standard loan termination process will take place. Below are the options available to the next-of-kin.

Settle the outstanding Skim Saraan Bercagar Loan
The outstanding amount  will depend on the loan tenure. After settling the outstanding amount, the property will be passed back to the next-of-kin.

Not settle the Skim Saraan Bercagar Loan
If the next-of-kin chooses to not settle the loan, Cagamas will proceed to dispose the property and settle the outstanding loan. Any balance in the sale proceeds of the property, after subtracting the loan amount, will be passed on to the borrower’s estate.

Borrower may surrender or terminate the agreement by settling or paying off the outstanding loan amount accumulated until that point of time.

No, the surviving joint-borrower would be able to reside in the property until death.

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We’re here to answer your questions and guide you through the Skim Saraan Bercagar Loan process.

Established in 1986 to promote the broader spread of home ownership and growth of the secondary mortgage market in Malaysia.

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