Business Loan Singapore

Business Loan in Singapore —

Your business has a gap. The bank has conditions. We have a different assessment.

Running a business means solving problems every day. But a cash flow gap does not care how capable you are. The supplier invoice is due Friday. Payroll is due next week. The bank wants two to three years of audited financials. Your business is growing faster than its paper trail. Or the bank has the paperwork and still said no because your revenue is below their threshold. Swift Credit assesses what your business earns now — its current cash flow, its profitability, and the standing of the directors. Not how long ago you registered.

What Banks Assess vs What Swift Credit Assess

Banks

  • Minimum 2-3 years of audited financials
  • Annual revenue above internal thresholds
  • Director’s CBS credit score
  • Existing banking relationship with the institution
  • Collateral or personal guarantee for secured facilities
  • Based on projected risk, not current reality

Swift Credit

  • Current business revenue and cash flow
  • Valid ACRA registration (Singapore-incorporated)
  • Director’s identity documents and MLCB status
  • Existing licensed moneylender loans tracked via MLCB
  • Repayment capacity based on what the business earns now

A new company is not a bad company. Banks use age as a shortcut because they assess thousands of applications a month. We assess yours now. 

What You Can Use a Business Loan For

Payroll Gap

Cover salaries when client payments arrive late

Inventory Purchase

Buy stock before a sale cycle or peak season

Equipment and Tools

Fund tools, machinery, or hardware your business needs now

Shop Renovation

Upgrade your premises without emptying your operating account

License and Permit Renewal

Renew business licenses, certifications, and annual fees

Emergency Cash Flow

Cover unexpected costs before they become business-stopping

Supplier Payments

Pay suppliers on time and protect your trade relationships

Working Capital

Keep operations running between revenue cycles

How Much Can Your Business Borrow

Your borrowing limit is assessed based on your business revenue, director profile, and existing MLCB loans. The table below is a general guide. Your exact offer is confirmed at the assessment stage before you visit our office.

Business Monthly Revenue Residency Indicative Maximum
Below SGD 10,000/month Singaporean or PR SGD 3,000
SGD 10,000 to SGD 20,000/month Singaporean or PR SGD 3,000
SGD 20,000 and above Singaporean or PR Up to 6x monthly revenue
Below SGD 10,000/month Foreigner with valid pass SGD 500
SGD 10,000 and above Foreigner with valid pass SGD 3,000
SGD 20,000 and above Foreigner with valid pass Up to 6x monthly revenue
Amounts above are indicative. All licensed moneylender loan caps are governed by MinLaw regulations. Your total outstanding loans across all licensed moneylenders combined are tracked via the MLCB.

What It Costs — MinLaw Fee Caps

Every licensed moneylender in Singapore must follow these exact caps. No exceptions.

Charge Maximum Allowed
Interest rate 4% per month on reducing balance
Admin fee 10% of principal (deducted at disbursement)
Late interest 4% per month on the overdue amount
Late payment fee SGD 60 per month
Early repayment fee None — you can repay early at any time

A worked example so you know exactly what to expect.

Item Amount
Loan principal SGD 5,000
Admin fee deducted at disbursement (10%) - SGD 500
Cash you receive SGD 4,500
Monthly repayment SGD 916 (approx)
Total repaid over 6 months SGD 5,496 (approx)
Total interest paid SGD 496 (approx)

Your repayments reduce the outstanding principal each month. Interest is calculated only on what you still owe — not the original sum. We walk through this calculation with you before you sign.

Apply for Your Loan in Minutes with Singpass

Start your application instantly using Singpass MyInfo or speak directly with our team for quick assistance. Fast approval, clear terms, and no hidden steps.

Who Can Apply for a Business Loan

Singapore Registered Businesses

Required Documents

Company Documents:

  • Latest ACRA business profile
  • Company stamp or seal (if applicable)

Director Documents:

  • NRIC or Passport / Work Pass of director, shareholder, or partnerFinancial Documents:
  • Corporate bank statement (3-6 months)
  • Balance sheet
  • Profit and loss statement

Additional (if applicable):

  • Tenancy agreement for business premises
  • Title deeds or proof of assets for secured loans

If you apply via Singpass MyInfo, your personal identity details are pulled automatically from government records. You will not need to manually submit your NRIC. Business financial documents are still required and can be uploaded or brought to our office.

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How the Application Works

Apply via Singpass MyInfo

Takes 2 minutes. No paperwork required at this stage. Your data will be automatically extracted from the Government database. Fill in the remaining information required and submit it to us.

Receive your assessment

Our team reviews your application and contacts you. We confirm what you qualify for before you visit. If you do not qualify, we tell you at this stage. You do not travel to us for an uncertain outcome.

Visit our office to sign

MinLaw requires all loan agreements to be signed in person at our registered office. This protects you. We walk through the full contract before you sign. You know the interest rate, the monthly repayment, and the total cost before your pen touches the paper. You can walk away at any point at no cost. Funds are disbursed to you the same day after signing.

Ready to proceed?

Start your application now using Singpass MyInfo, or contact us directly for assistance.

Swift Credit has been MinLaw-licensed since 2009. Business loan assessments are conducted by the same team that handles personal loans — directly, transparently, and without unnecessary delay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Swift Credit does not impose a minimum company age. We assess your current revenue, cash flow, and the financial standing of the directors. A six-month-old business with consistent income and a director with a clean MLCB record can qualify. What matters is whether the business can support repayment today.

You need your latest ACRA business profile, corporate bank statements for the past 3 to 6 months, a profit and loss statement, and a balance sheet. The director or directors applying must provide their NRIC or valid passport and work pass. If you apply via Singpass MyInfo, your personal identity details are retrieved automatically — business financial documents are still required and can be brought to the office appointment.

Yes. All directors and shareholders are required to provide identity documents. Each director’s MLCB record is checked to assess existing licensed moneylender obligations. The personal financial standing of the directors is considered alongside the business assessment. This is standard practice for business loan applications at licensed moneylenders.

The assessment is based on the director’s personal income under MinLaw’s unsecured loan framework, alongside the business’s cash flow and profitability. The MinLaw borrowing limit applies to the individual director, not to the company’s revenue. A business with strong revenue but a director earning SGD 4,000 per month is still assessed against that director’s personal income cap. We confirm the exact amount you qualify for before you visit our office.

Sole proprietors with a valid ACRA-registered business can apply under the business loan framework. Freelancers without a registered business entity should consider our personal loan instead — business loans require a registered company or sole proprietorship structure.

The Singpass application takes under 5 minutes. Assessment typically happens within the same business day. If your application qualifies and your documents are complete, funds are disbursed the same day you sign at our office.

No. MinLaw caps the interest rate at 4% per month on the reducing balance for all loan types including business loans. The same admin fee cap (10% of principal, one-time) and late fee cap (SGD 60 per month) apply. No licensed moneylender in Singapore can charge above these limits regardless of the loan type.