How to Get a Personal Loan in Singapore: Banks vs Licensed Moneylenders (2026 Guide)

if you are looking for a personal loan but do not know if you should get it from a bank or licensed moneylender? read this blog.

Key Takeaways Two types of regulated lenders offer personal loans in Singapore: banks (regulated by MAS) and licensed moneylenders (regulated by MinLaw) While the legal minimum for a bank personal loan is $20,000, most banks in practice require $30,000 or more for Singapore citizens and PRs and $40,000 to $60,000 for foreigners  Licensed moneylenders check […]