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Personal Loan & Debt Guides

Free, MAS-aware explainers on borrowing, debt consolidation, credit scores, and avoiding loan sharks in Singapore. Updated 2026.

Basics

Personal Loan vs Credit Card: Which Is Cheaper?

We break down EIR, processing fees, and early-repayment penalties with real numbers, so you can pick the cheaper option for a S$10,000 expense.

~8 min read 2026-06-18
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Debt Help

What is a Debt Consolidation Plan (DCP)?

Roll all your unsecured debts into one payment, often at a lower rate. We explain eligibility, the MAS threshold (12× monthly income), and the trade-offs.

~6 min read 2026-06-15
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Credit Score

How Your Credit Score Affects Loan Approval

What scores get approved, what gets rejected, and the fastest legal ways to lift yours. Includes a free simulator and lender thresholds.

~7 min read 2026-06-20
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By Audience

Personal Loan for Foreigners in Singapore

EP, SP, WP — what you can borrow, who'll lend to you, and the documents every licensed moneylender will ask for.

~6 min read 2026-06-25
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Personal Loan for the Self-Employed

Freelancers, gig workers, and SME owners: how to prove income without a payslip, and the lenders that actually work with you.

~7 min read 2026-06-30
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Safety

How to Identify a Licensed Moneylender

A 60-second verification guide against the MinLaw register. Plus the 4 phrases that prove a loan shark — and what to do if you're already trapped.

~6 min read 2026-07-01
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By Audience

Best Personal Loan for a Wedding in Singapore

Weddings in SG cost S$30k–S$80k. We compare banks vs licensed lenders for a S$25k wedding loan, with the real EIR and total repayment.

~6 min read 2026-07-10
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Debt Help

Refinance Credit Card Debt With a Personal Loan

Card rates are 24–26% EIR; personal loans start at 6%. We model the actual savings for S$15k of card debt — and when the math doesn't work.

~7 min read 2026-07-10
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Safety

Avoiding Loan Sharks: What To Do If You're Being Harassed

Unlicensed lending is a crime. We cover your rights under the Moneylenders Act, how to file a police report that actually moves, and free legal aid.

~6 min read 2026-07-10
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Regulatory & Industry References

Ministry of Law Singapore We reference the official MinLaw Registry of Licensed Moneylenders for every comparison. Singapore FinTech Association Member of the Singapore FinTech Association, the industry body for SG fintech. VemSign Loan applications e-signed securely with VemSign, our digital signature partner.