Source:
https://www.pagibigfund.gov.ph/Membership_ModifiedPagIBIG2.html
The MP2 Savings is a special savings facility with a 5-year maturity, designed for Pag-IBIG Fund members
who wish to save more and earn even higher dividends, in addition to their Pag-IBIG Regular Savings.
The program is also open to pensioners and retirees who were former Pag-IBIG Fund members.
The HMDF invests the funds collected from the Pag-IBIG MP2 mostly in its housing loan program, as well as its short-term loan programs. Funds grow through interest payments from borrowers. The rest is invested in corporate bonds, time deposits, and government securities.
Who can save under MP2?
You can open a Pag-IBIG MP2 account if you belong to any of these groups:
- Active Pag-IBIG Fund Members;
- and Former Pag-IBIG Fund Members with other sources of monthly income and/or Pensioners, regardless of age, with at least 24 monthly savings prior to retirement.
Why you should open a Pag IBIG MP2 account?
MP2 enrollment is an optional savings account and one should have a compelling reason to join. Here are a few good reasons to apply and start saving under the Pag-ibig MP2 program.
1. Relatively high dividend rates.
The primary reason to save under MP2 is its relatively high annual dividend rates.
In the past few years, MP2 dividend rates have grown steadily, averaging at 7.65% from 2016 to 2018.
Although the pandemic would probably negatively affect the current dividends this is still expected to beat the rates of commercial papers
2. Relatively affordable and flexible way to save.
The MP2 has a minimum of only least Php 500 as an initial deposit and as a monthly deposit should you decide to remit every month thereafter.
It makes saving money easy on the budget, especially for low-income earners. 500 a month roughly translates to walking a daily short jeepney ride or tricycle ride.
The MP2 also offers flexibility on how often you want to save.
The three options are Monthly, Annually, or Lump Sum
3. The Pagibig MP2 savings are Government-guaranteed and tax-free earnings.
The Pagibig MP2 savings are private sector rates for a government guaranteed investment vehicle. You essentially get the best of both worlds.
The primary caveat is that the earnings of the savings are not guaranteed since they depend on the net income of the HDMF.
4. The Pagibig MP2 program allows you to make saving a habit.
The Pagibig MP2 is like a time deposit but with higher interest and harder to withdraw. This makes it extremely good for creating a saving habit.