30 years? 35 years?
That’s how long most Malaysians lock themselves into a home loan.
I did too.
A RM557,000 house.
35-year tenure.
3.75% annual interest.
Around RM2,400 monthly repayment.
Sounds normal, right?
Until I calculated something shocking.
If I just “pay and forget” for 35 years, I’ll end up paying RM436,000 in interest to the bank.
Almost half a million ringgit. Gone.
And that money doesn’t build my house value. It goes straight to the bank.
That’s when I asked myself:
What if I could finish this loan in 10 years instead of 35 — and save RM244,000 in interest?
Here’s the game plan.
The 10-Year Home Loan Freedom Strategy
Instead of waiting until my 60s to clear my loan, I’m doing this:
I invest RM2,500 every month
Split:
50% into Gold ETF
50% into Silver ETF
I’ll do this consistently for 10 years.
Total capital invested over 10 years:
RM2,500 × 120 months = RM300,000
The goal?
Use the portfolio value to lump sum settle the remaining home loan balance after 10 years.
Why Gold & Silver?
Historically, gold has been a store of value and inflation hedge.
Silver?
More volatile — but with higher upside potential.
Together, they create a balance between:
Stability (Gold)
Growth potential (Silver)
Instead of guessing the market, I’m using Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) every single month — regardless of price.
No timing.
No emotions.
Just discipline.
The Numbers (This Is Where It Gets Interesting)
After 10 years, my estimated remaining loan balance is around RM461,000.
Now let’s test 3 scenarios for my ETF portfolio:
Conservative (8% average annual return)
RM300,000 → RM457,000
Short by around RM3,000–RM4,000
(Still workable with minor top-up)
Best Case (10% average annual return)
RM300,000 → RM512,000
Extra RM51,000 after clearing the loan
Optimistic (12% average annual return)
RM300,000 → RM575,000
Extra RM113,000 after clearing the loan
All three scenarios?
Still realistic based on historical long-term data.
The Real Winner: Interest Saved
If I pay 35 years:
Total interest = RM436,000
If I settle in 10 years:
Interest already paid ≈ RM192,000
Interest saved = RM244,000
That’s nearly a quarter million ringgit saved.
Life-changing money.
Travel.
Reinvest.
Financial freedom.
Zero debt stress.
Why Not Just Pay Extra Into the Loan?
Good question.
Yes, you can do early repayment (especially with flexi/semi-flexi loans).
But here’s the math:
Loan interest = 3.75%
Potential ETF return (best case) = ~10%
The return spread is what accelerates the payoff.
Instead of giving the bank guaranteed interest, I’m letting assets grow first — then striking with a lump sum.
Higher risk? Yes.
Higher potential reward? Also yes.
Where I Buy My Gold & Silver ETFs
I personally use Moomoo to invest in gold and silver ETFs.
Why?
Access to US ETFs (including gold & silver funds)
Easy tracking in one app
Clean portfolio separation for this 10-year challenge
Competitive trading fees
Advanced tools for serious investors
If you’re planning to invest in Gold or Silver ETFs, you can open an account here:
Start building assets instead of just paying interest.
Is This Guaranteed?
No.
Gold and silver can go down in the short term.
Silver especially is volatile.
But this is a 10-year DCA strategy, not short-term trading.
Historically, over long horizons, precious metals have delivered positive returns — though nothing is guaranteed.
This strategy is about probability, discipline, and time.
The Bigger Question
Are you okay paying the bank RM400,000+ in interest?
Or are you willing to try something different?
I’m documenting this journey every quarter:
Real money.
Real time.
Real results.
Do you think this 10-year challenge will work?
Comment your thoughts.
Share this with someone stuck in a 35-year loan.
And if you’re ready to start investing in Gold & Silver ETFs:
👉 Open your account with Moomoo here: https://j.moomoo.com/0xFRE4
Let your money grow — so you can own your home faster.
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