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Earth+Style Corporation (pronounced as Earth and Style Corporation) is the leading lifestyle property developer. More than just a real estate firm, the company is dedicated to providing its customers with homes in warm and complete communities that enhance their lifestyle and quality of life. Needless to say, the Filipino family takes center stage in every Earth+Style endeavor, as reflected in its developments geared towards relationship-forming and community-building whilst enjoying life's simple pleasures.

In its endless passion towards the attainment of being the "customer's company," Earth+Style has time and again proven its versatility and innovation in churning out new and exciting offerings for its customers. From conceptualizing creative and value-based products such as the Earth+Style Villages and Earth+Style Homes, Earth+Style is ceaseless in her pursuit for total customer satisfaction.

In line with our mission to be the lead provider of property-based residential lifestyle values for the middle-income market, we support Pag-IBIG's thrust in providing viable financing services to enable our valued clientele to realize their dream of home ownership. The Earth+Style and Pag-IBIG joint approach give you reason to BELIEVE in the reality of providing your family with the home of your dreams, at the most affordable prices, amidst a picture-perfect environment.

Earth+Style and Pag-IBIG create a responsive and sensitive solution to the housing needs of the Middle Income Market, echoing sentiments of hope and optimism to transform one's dream into a welcome reality!

 
 
Earth+Style Corporation, the lifestyle property developer, recently signed a Memoranda of Agreement with Pag-IBIG Fund which will extend funding commitment lines to Earth+Style amounting to P200 million (with buyback arrangement) and P400 million (without buyback arrangement) under Pag-IBIG’s institutional housing program. The agreement also covers housing loans to be taken out from Pag-IBIG Fund by qualified members who will purchase properties in the following Earth+Style housing projects in Cavite: Parkplace Village, Grand Parkplace Village, Pacific Parkplace Village and Villaggio Ignatius.

Shown during contract signing rites are (center) Pag-IBIG Fund President and CEO Atty. Romero Quimbo and Earth+Style Corporation President and CEO Victor H. Manarang flanked by (from left) Pag-IBIG Fund SVP-Operations Tessie Gonzales, Pag-IBIG Fund SVP-Technical Support Emma Linda Faria, Undersecretary Armando de Castro, Secretary-General of Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council, Gregorie W. C. Lee, Earth+Style Corporation Managing Director, Adelaido de Guzman, President of Extraordinary Development Corporation (sister company of Earth+Style Corporation) and Jacinto C. Ng, Jr., Earth+Style Corporation COO.
 

The Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF), more popularly known as Pag-IBIG Fund, was created on June 11,1978 by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 1530, later amended by Presidential Decree 1752 and Republic Act 7742. The Pag-IBIG Fund was basically conceptualized to address two of the country’s basic concerns: generation of savings and provision of shelter for the workers. Pag-IBIG is an acronym which stands for Pagtutulungan sa Kinabukasan: Ikaw, Bangko, Industria at Gobyerno. In effect, Pag-IBIG harnesses these four sectors of our society to provide its members with adequate housing through as effective savings scheme.

For more information, you can check out www.pag-ibig-fund.com.

AM I A MEMBER OF PAG-IBIG?

By default, with the signing of Republic Act No. 7742, all SSS and GSIS members earning P 4,000 and above monthly are covered by Pag-IBIG fund.

In addition, the Pag-IBIG fund is also open to the following not covered under the default condition.

These are:

• Private and government workers earning less than P 4,000 a month
• Self-Employed workers such as professionals and businessmen
• Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW)
• Residents and immigrants in the US and Canada
• Informal income groups such as cooperative members
• Non-working spouses

HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM ELIGIBLE FOR A PAG-IBIG LOAN?

1. You must be a member under the Pag-IBIG program for at least 24 months as evidenced by your remittance of at least 24 monthly contributions at the time of loan application; or

2. You must be a member of Pag-IBIG Overseas Program (POP) for at least 12 months as evidenced by the remittance or at least 12 monthly contributions.

A member under Pag-IBIG shall be allowed to make a lump sum payment equivalent to the required number of monthly contributions to satisfy this requirement


Other considerations:

a.) Not be more than 65 years old at loan maturity and must be insurable
b.) Has the legal capacity to acquire and own property
c.) Has passed satisfactory background investigation as required by the program
d.) Has no outstanding Pag-IBIG housing loan; either as a principal borrower or co-borrower
e.) Has no outstanding Pag-IBIG multi-purpose loan in arrears at the time of loan application. A member whose
multi-purpose loan is in arrears shall be required to pay his arrearages to update his account

WHERE CAN THE LOAN BE USED?

The Pag-IBIG housing loan shall be used to finance any one or a combination of the following:

• Purchase of a lot and construction of a residential unit,
• Purchase of a residential house and lot, townhouse, or condominium unit, inclusive of a parking slot, which may be:
     - Old or brand new
     - A property mortgaged with Pag-IBIG, or
     - An acquired asset which is disposed of through sealed public bidding or negotiated sale; and
• Construction or completion of a residential unit on a lot owned by the member.
You may borrow up to P2 million subject to your actual need, capacity to pay, and the loan-to-collateral ratio. Likewise, there is a corresponding ceiling for the monthly contribution as follows:

BASED ON MONTHLY CONTRIBUTIONS
 
 
Membership Category
Monthly Contribution
Loan Entitlement

Pag-IBIG Program
P 100.00 
Up to 125,000.00
200.00 
Over P 125,000.00 - 250,000.00
300.00 
Over P 250,000.00 - 375,000.00
400.00 
Over P 375,000.00 - 500,000.00
600.00 
Over P 500,000.00 - 750,000.00
800.00 
Over P 750,000.00 - 1,000,000.00
1,000.00 
Over P 1,000,000.00 - 1,250,000.00
1,200.00 
Over P 1,250,000.00 - 1,500,000.00
1,400.00 
Over P 1,500,000.00 - 1,750,000.00
1,600.00 
Over P 1,750,000.00 - 2,000,000.00
Pag-IBIG Overseas Program
$20
Up to 100,000
$40
Over 1,000,000 - 1,500,000
$50
1,500,000 - 2,000,000
 

BASED ON CAPACITY TO PAY

Based on capacity to pay, your monthly amortization shall not exceed thirty three percent (33%) of your net disposable income as supported by the Employment Contract or Certificate of Income duly certified by your employer.

 
Depending on the type of membership and the amount of the loan, the following tables serve as a brief guideline behind the terms and interest rates of the Pag-IBIG loan program.

LOANABLE AMOUNT
 
 
Amount
Term of Loan
Up to P 500,000.00
Maximum of 30 years
Over P 500,000.00 - P 2,000,000.00
Maximum of 20 years
*The member - borrower shall be allowed to lengthen or shorten the loan term only once during the life of the loan.
 
INTEREST RATES
 
 
Loan Amount
If payment is made on or before Due Date
If payment is made after Due Date
Over P 225,000.00 - 500,000.00
10%
12%
Over P 500,000.00 - P 2,000,000.00
12%
14%
*Repricing after 1st 5 years
 
LOAN REPRICING

Interest rates on loans over P225,000 to P2,000,000 shall be fixed for the first five years of the loan. At the beginning of 6th year, HDMF shall reprice the outstanding balance of the loans not lower than the following rates:
 
 
Loan Amount
If payment is made on or before Due Date
If payment is made after Due Date
Over P 225,000.00 - 500,000.00
12%
14%
Over P 500,000.00 - P 2,000,000.00
14%
16%

OTHER LOAN PROVISIONS

* LOAN PAYMENT TERMS
Age of Principal borrower is always the basis of a loan term.

* RESTRUCTURING
The member-borrower shall be allowed to lengthen the loan term ONLY ONCE during the entire loan program.

* PRE-PAYMENT
In case of accelerated payments, any amount in excess of three (3) monthly amortizations shall be applied to the outstanding principal balance loan.

* DEFAULT
It is when any of his co-borrowers fail to pay three (3) consecutive monthly amortization and/or monthly contributions and other obligations to the loan.

* SECOND AVAILMENT
After full payment of housing loans, members are eligible for 2nd availment whether as principal or co-borrower.

* MEMBERSHIP
A Pag-IBIG member/borrower is required to maintain an active fund membership for the entire term of his loan.

* NON PAG-IBIG MEMBER
You may be allowed to make a lump sum payment equivalent to the required number of monthly contributions to satisfy Pag-IBIG’s basic requirement on total number of contributions - depending on the amount of loan you want to avail of.

Regular local buyers - 24 monthly contributions
Pag-IBIG Overseas Program - 12 monthly contributions

* INSUFFICIENT CONTRIBUTION
If your contribution is not sufficient to avail of the loan amount desired, you could either:

• Upgrade your contribution, subject to Pag-IBIG approval
• Avail of a property with a lower Total Contract Price (TCP) that matches your contributions
• Get a co-applicant - A maximum of three (3) qualified Pag-IBIG members may be tucked in for a single loan which is secured by the same collateral, provided they are related within the first civil degree of consanguinity or affinity. However, the following conditions must be met:

- All are living in the same house;
- Only legitimate children are allowed;
- Children must be single and not married; and
- A maximum of one (1) child’s net disposal income may be tucked in if both parents are working.

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS FOR PAG-IBIG

30 Days from Payment of Full Reservation

 Fully Accomplished Customer Information Sheet—Reservation Agreement
 2 pcs. 1x1 colored ID picture
 Photocopy of valid ID with picture and signature
 Income Tax Return (ITR) with W2 Confirmation Sheet for the last 2 years with Bureau of Internal Revenue
   (BIR) stamp immediately preceding the date of loan application
 Duly notarized Certificate of Employment and Compensation (CEC)
 Original copy of pay slips (most recent month)
 Proof of Billing Address
 Photocopy of Communication Tax Certificate
 Photocopy of Tax Identification Number
 Signed Contract to Sell and Real Estate Mortgage documents
 Pag-IBIG Loan Counseling Questionnaire (PLCQ)*
 Membership Status Verification Slip (MSVS) from Pag-IBIG*
 Duly accomplished Pag-IBIG Loan Application Form (H1-11)*
 Medical Questionnaire*

For Overseas Filipino Workers, additional documents required are:

 For Pag-IBIG Overseas Program (POP) members, ITR should have been filed with Philippine Government through the respective embassies or consulates, or the foreign government of their workplace.

 Employment Contract or Employer’s Certificate of Income for POP members duly authenticated by Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) or Philippine Embassy

*These forms will be given during the Pag-IBIG Loan Counseling sessions.

Notes:

Some other documents will be required depending on the nature of purchase. For more details, please contact our Customer Service Department at 638-1200 local 143 or through fax number 637-4440. You may also email us at pagibig@earthandstyle.com.

It is mandatory that buyers attend the Pag-IBIG Loan Counseling when applying for Pag-IBIG loan because during the Pag-IBIG Preliminary Loan Counseling they accomplish the Preliminary Loan Counseling Questionnaire (PLCQ), update their Membership Status Verification Slips (MSVS) and accomplish the HDMF Medical Questionnaire.



Loan Counseling is held at:

*For Local Pag-IBIG customers:

Room 601, 6th Floor, The HDMF Corporate Headquarters
Atrium of Makati, Makati Avenue, Makati City
Mondays through Fridays

AM Session
PM Session
8:00 - 9:30
1:00 - 3:00
9:30 - 11:00
3:00 - 5:00
11:00 - 12:30
 

Note: For loan counseling attendees, always bring company ID or any valid ID and pen. If Attorney-in-fact (ATF) will attend in behalf of the customer, bring Special Power of Attorney (SPA) document and a valid ID.

*For Pag-IBIG Overseas Program (POP):

Room 601, 6th Floor, The HDMF Corporate Headquarters,
Pag-IBIG Overseas, Atrium of Makati, Makati Avenue, Makati City
9:00-11:00AM Saturdays only


For Pag-IBIG Overseas Program (POP), 2:00 - 4:00 pm every Wednesday and Saturday

 
To call Pag-IBIG direct, dial 811-4041 or 811-4401 local 246 or visit their website at www.pag-ibig-fund.com.
*The following table illustrates an estimate of new monthly amortizations based on the present outstanding balance) when customer converts to Pag-IBIG.
 
 
LOAN VALUE or Outstanding Balance with Earth+Style
Pag-IBIG Interest Rates
MONTHLY AMORTIZATIONS
If Payment is made on or before due date
Years To Pay
5
10
15
20
P 150,000
10%
3,187
1,982
1,612
1,448
200,000
10%
4,249
2,643
2,149
1,980
250,000
10%
5,312
3,304
2,687
2,143
300,000
10%
6,374
3,965
3,224
2,895
350,000
10%
7,436
4,625
3,761
3,378
400,000
10%
8,499
5,288
4,298
3,660
450,000
10%
9,561
5,947
4,836
4,343
500,000
10%
10,624
6,608
5,373
4,825
550,000
12%
12,234
7,891
6,601
6,056
600,000
12%
13,347
8,608
7,201
6,607
650,000
12%
14,459
9,326
7,801
7,157
700,000
12%
15,571
10,043
8,401
7,708
750,000
12%
16,683
10,760
9,001
8,258
800,000
12%
17,796
11,478
9,601
8,809
850,000
12%
18,908
12,195
10,201
9,359
900,000
12%
20,020
12,912
10,802
9,910
950,000
12%
21,132
13,630
11,402
10,460
1,000,000
12%
22,244
14,347
12,002
11,011
1,100,000
12%
24,469
15,782
13,202
12,112
1,200,000
12%
26,693
17,217
14,402
13,213
1,300,000
12%
28,918
18,651
15,602
14,314
1,400,000
12%
31,142
20,086
16,802
15,415
1,500,000
12%
33,367
21,521
18,003
16,516
1,600,000
12%
35,591
22,955
19,203
17,617
1,700,000
12%
37,816
24,390
20,403
18,718
1,800,000
12%
40,040
25,852
21,603
19,920
1,900,000
12%
42,264
27,259
22,803
20,921
2,000,000
12%
44,489
28,694
24,003
22,022
 
Estimates above do not include Pag-IBIG incremental costs. These costs are composed of transfer of Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT), annotation of mortgage, loan charges and other processing costs. These costs are based on Total Contract Price (TCP), loan value and house appraisal, if applicable.

You may be able to determine the estimate of your new Monthly Amortization within the ranges of the remaining balance stated above. For exact computation of Monthly Amortization, please contact our Customer Service Department at telephone numbers 638-1200 local 143.

If you are an existing customer and wish to convert to Pag-IBIG, click (here).
 
Earth+Style HOMES SAMPLE COMPUTATION

VILLA VILLAGGIO
XAVIER ESSENTIAL SA/B
Floor Area : 42 sq.m.
Lot Area : 108 sq.m.
Total Contract Price : P788,000

20% Down Payment : P157,600
Less Reservation Fee : P20,000
Net Down Payment : P137,600 / 12 months = P11,467

80% Balance Payment : P630,400 x .011012 (factor rate for 12% at 20 years to pay)

Monthly Amortization : P6,942

Estimates above do not include Pag-IBIG incremental costs. These costs are composed of transfer of Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT), annotation of mortgage, loan charges and other processing costs. These costs are based on Total Contract Price (TCP), loan value and house appraisal, if applicable.

If you are a new customer and wish to avail of a Pag-IBIG loan, click (here).
1. What is my benefit in availing of the Pag-IBIG payment scheme versus your current in-house financing?

Pag-IBIG offers lower rates depending on the amount of loan availed. A clear example is: A loan of P1 Million may have a corresponding Pag-IBIG interest of only 12% versus in-house financing at 18% to be repriced every five years. Therefore, Pag-IBIG is more affordable since you are able to enjoy lower rates. It gives you flexibility and better chances of finally owning your dream home.

2. When I default on a particular month, does that mean my interest shall automatically be changed up to the end of the term?

The interest rates, if payments not made on or before the due date shall apply only on the month where the delayed payment occurred and not for the entire remaining year of the term.

3. Does Pag-IBIG have a program for Overseas Filipino Workers?


Pag-IBIG has a program called Pag-IBIG Overseas Program (POP), a voluntary savings program which aims to provide Filipino overseas workers / immigrants / permanent residents an opportunity to save for their future and to avail of a housing loan.

4. Why are members required to undergo Loan Counseling and update the MSVS?

This is a requirement of HDMF since this is the venue where buyers are taught about how they should handle their loans, how much they could avail, where to pay, etc. It is also during Loan Counseling wherein you are asked to fill up the Medical Questionnaire. Pag-IBIG’s insurance company needs this for Mortgage Redemption Insurance (MRI) purposes.

5. What documents do I have to present when attending loan counseling sessions? How do I go about this?

No particular documents will be required when attending loan counseling. All you have to do is mention our company name (Earth+Style Corporation). The counselor will give you a loan counseling form and medical questionnaire to fill up. After these documents are submitted, the counselor will issue a Membership Status Verification Slip (MSVS) to Earth+Style after five working days, proof that you have attended loan counseling.

6. Are all required to accomplish a Medical Questionnaire?

The Pag-IBIG medical questionnaire is mandatory. Depending on the loan amount you will avail, you may also be required to undergo a physical check-up. If you have undergone regular annual physical check-ups and have copies of results, you may submit this together with the Medical Questionnaire and no longer be required to undergo another medical check-up. HDMF has a listing of accredited clinics where you can have your check-ups done.

7. I am an overseas worker and/or living abroad at the time of loan filing. Can my spouse attend the loan counseling on my behalf?

Your spouse may attend loan counseling on your behalf as long as he or she brings a notarized Special Power of Attorney (SPA) document. Click here to download SPA with Spouse’s Marital Consent. Loan counseling is held at the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) Corporate Headquarters, Pag-IBIG Overseas Program (POP) office, 6th Floor, Atrium of Makati, Makati Avenue, Makati City every Wednesday from 2-4pm and every Saturday from 9-11am. To call Pag-IBIG direct, dial 811-4014 or 811-4401 local 246 or visit their website at www.pag-ibig-fund.com.


8. What are the requirements to transfer my existing in-house financing to Pag-IBIG?

To convert your existing financing to Pag-IBIG, you must first be Pag-IBIG member and your monthly contributions must meet the minimum amount. In case, you do not meet the required contributions, you may update it by paying the lump sum amount.

Then, you must submit the required application documents (click here to view requirements) and must pay the Transfer Costs (TCosts). For further inquiries, contact our Customer Service Department at 638-1200 local 143 or through fax number 637-4440.

9. What are Transfer Costs?

The Transfer Costs (TCosts) are “natural” costs that you need to settle as part of your obligatory rights of purchasing a property.

The following components make up the TCosts:

 
Annotation of Assignment

- This is applicable only for 10/90 and 20/80 payment schemes (schemes with Deferred Real Estate Mortgage) since during these    schemes, the only security of Pag-IBIG to the property is the Contract to Sell (CTS) and title which is still in the name of the developer.

- Pag-IBIG requires the developer to execute a deed assigning the property in favor of Pag-IBIG. Registry of Deed annotates on the title.

• Annotation of Mortgage

- A document that proves the property is being financed by Pag-IBIG.

- With this document as well as the Annotation of Assignment, the developer and the buyer CANNOT sell or mortgage the property to anyone else.

• Transfer of Certificate of Title

- This is the actual transfer of title from the developer’s name to the buyer’s name.

• Pre-Paid Insurance

- Mortgage Redemption Insurance

* This protects the property in the eventual natural death of the buyer such that property becomes fully paid.

* The coverage takes effect during monthly amortization though 1-year advance payments happen during the down payment stage.

- Fire Insurance (for House & Lot only)
- Interim Insurance

* This covers the risk of death of the principal borrower from release of Notice of Approval (NOA) till Loan Take-Out.

• Contribution Upgrade

- Depending on the loan entitlement, buyers make necessary adjustments in his contribution to satisfy Pag-IBIG required monthly contribution versus his loan entitlement.

• Loan Charges

- Appraisal Charges / Inspection Fees
- Loan Fees

* With HDMF, the fee is PhP1000 upon filing and PhP2000 upon Loan Take-Out

- Documentary Stamps


10. I was a local Pag-IBIG contributor before I started working abroad. If I transfer my contributions to POP, am I automatically qualified to become a POP member?

As an overseas worker, you must be a member of the POP to avail of the Pag-IBIG program. Hence, a local member cannot use his local contributions to avail of a loan with the POP. He or she must first apply for membership with POP, where payments are made in dollars, and show an employment contract upon availing of a housing loan. You may also apply for POP locally, subject to the requirements of local applicants.

11. I am a POP member. May I avail of the same payment terms as local members?

Yes. However, since you are a POP member, you will have to pay to a maximum of 10 years, whereas local buyers are to a maximum of 30 years.

12. May I apply for POP membership even while abroad?

Yes. Simply visit the nearest Pag-IBIG office to apply and pay for the membership fee. Membership fee may also be paid at any accredited bank in your area. These payments will be remitted to the Pag-IBIG main office in the Philippines.

13. How much do I have to pay for POP membership?

Minimum membership fee is US$20 per month (x12 months=US$240) to automatically become a POP member. However, depending on the amount of your loan, upgrading your contributions may be necessary. This would require spot payments for three months x the upgraded contribution.

14. Who can I call for other Pag-IBIG inquiries and follow ups?

You may contact Customer Assistance Department (CAD) at telephone numbers 638-1200 local 143 or through fax number 637-4440. You may also e-mail us at pagibig@earthandstyle.com.




The American Homes of Earth+Style
available exclusively at

PARKPLACE VILLAGE &
GRAND PARKPLACE VILLAGE
Aguinaldo Highway , Imus, Cavite

The Italian Homes of Earth+Style
available exclusively at

VILLAGGIO IGNATIUS

Trias-Amadeo Highway, Gen. Trias, Cavite
and
VILLAGGIO DI XAVIER
Jubilation Avenue, Jubilation New Biñan, Biñan, Laguna

The Mediterranean Homes of Earth+Style
available exclusively at
PACIFIC PARKPLACE VILLAGE
Governor's Drive, Dasmariñas, Cavite

The Asian homes of Earth+Style
available exclusively at
JUBILATION HOME VILLAGE WEST
Jubilation Avenue, Jubilation New Biñan,
Biñan, Laguna

The Asian homes of Earth+Style
available exclusively at
JUBILATION HOME VILLAGE EAST
Jubilation Avenue, Jubilation New Biñan,
Biñan, Laguna

PARKPLACE VILLAGE
Aguinaldo Highway, Imus, Cavite

PACIFIC PARKPLACE VILLAGE
Governor's Drive, Dasmariñas, Cavite

GRAND PARKPLACE VILLAGE
Aguinaldo Highway , Imus, Cavite
  
VILLAGGIO IGNATIUS
Trias-Amadeo Highway , Gen. Trias, Cavite

VILLAGGIO DI XAVIER
Jubilation Avenue , Jubilation New Biñan, Biñan, Laguna

JUBILATION HOME VILLAGE WEST
Jubilation Avenue , Jubilation New Biñan, Biñan, Laguna

JUBILATION HOME VILLAGE EAST
Jubilation Avenue , Jubilation New Biñan, Biñan, Laguna

  







SUNSHINE COUNTY
Trias-Amadeo Highway, Gen. Trias, Cavite

SPRINGTIME COUNTY
Jubilation Avenue , Jubilation New Biñan,
Biñan, Laguna
 

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