What the law limits
The Ministry of Law sets limits for licensed moneylender interest and fees. Current limits and borrower rules can change, so use the official Registry of Moneylenders and borrower guidance as the source of truth.
A licensed moneylender must meet the borrower in person at an approved place of business before granting a loan. A fully online transaction or an advance payment request is a major warning sign.
How to compare two offers
Put the same loan amount and tenure into each comparison. Record the principal you will actually receive after any fee, the interest method, EIR, monthly instalment, total repayment, late charges and early-settlement terms. Ask what happens if your income changes or you need to adjust a payment date.
Credible.sg can reduce the need to search lender by lender by matching applicants with screened partners. The matched lender still makes the assessment and supplies the final agreement.
When not to borrow
Do not take a new loan to cover an unaffordable existing repayment without understanding the full consequences. Consider debt-support options and speak with a qualified adviser if debt is already causing stress.