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CPF Accrued Interest After 10 Years
Ten years of 2.5% compounding adds up to more than most people expect. Here are the real numbers.
Answer: For a typical HDB owner who used $150,000 CPF for down payment and pays $800/month from OA over 10 years, CPF accrued interest is approximately $55,500. Total owed back to CPF: $301,500 (principal $246,000 + interest $55,500). This money is deducted from your sale proceeds and returned to your CPF OA — not your bank account.
CPF Accrued Interest — 10-Year Scenarios
Rate: 2.5% p.a., compounded monthly
| CPF Down | Monthly OA | Principal | Interest | You Owe CPF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | — | $50,000 | $13,280 | −$63,280 |
| $100,000 | $500 | $160,000 | $36,455 | −$196,455 |
| $100,000 | $800 | $196,000 | $47,084 | −$243,084 |
| $150,000 | $500 | $210,000 | $49,735 | −$259,735 |
| $150,000 | $800 | $246,000 | $55,491 | −$301,491 |
| $200,000 | $1,000 | $320,000 | $72,910 | −$392,910 |
Year-by-Year Breakdown
Example: $150,000 down + $800/mo from CPF OA
| Year | Total Principal | Accrued Interest | You Owe CPF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $159,600 | $2,466 | −$162,066 |
| 2 | $169,200 | $7,208 | −$176,408 |
| 3 | $178,800 | $12,340 | −$191,140 |
| 4 | $188,400 | $17,876 | −$206,276 |
| 5 | $198,000 | $23,828 | −$221,828 |
| 6 | $207,600 | $30,210 | −$237,810 |
| 7 | $217,200 | $37,035 | −$254,235 |
| 8 | $226,800 | $44,316 | −$271,116 |
| 9 | $236,400 | $52,069 | −$288,469 |
| 10 | $246,000 | $55,491 | −$301,491 |
Interest compounds on both the lump sum and each monthly payment from its payment date.
Impact on Your Sale Proceeds
If you sell your HDB for $550,000 after 10 years with a $200,000 loan outstanding and $301,500 CPF clawback, your actual cash is only $48,500 — not the $350,000 you might expect.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sale price | $550,000 |
| Loan repayment | −$200,000 |
| CPF clawback (principal + interest) | −$301,500 |
| Cash you walk away with | $48,500 |
Calculate your exact CPF clawback
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CPF Accrued Interest CalculatorFAQ
How much CPF accrued interest after 10 years?
It depends on how much CPF you used. For a typical HDB owner who used $100,000 down payment + $500/month from OA over 10 years, the accrued interest is approximately $36,500. Total owed to CPF: $196,500 (principal $160,000 + interest $36,500).
Does CPF accrued interest compound?
Yes. CPF accrued interest compounds monthly at 2.5% per annum (approximately 0.2083% per month). Each monthly CPF payment also starts accruing interest from the month it was made.
Can I reduce my CPF accrued interest?
The only way to reduce accrued interest is to sell the property sooner (less time compounding) or to have used less CPF. You can also do a voluntary CPF refund before selling — the interest stops compounding on the amount refunded.
Is CPF accrued interest charged on housing grants?
Yes. CPF housing grants (EHG, PHG, AHG) are treated the same as CPF OA withdrawals. They accrue 2.5% interest from the date of disbursement until the property is sold.
Where can I check my CPF accrued interest?
Log in to my.cpf.gov.sg → My Statement → Property section. It shows the principal used, accrued interest to date, and total refund amount for each property.
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Last updated Feb 2026. Rate: 2.5% p.a. (CPF Board). Figures are estimates — check my.cpf.gov.sg for your exact amount.