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Useful ResourcesBelow is a complete list of licensed moneylenders operating near Jalan Besar, verified against the Ministry of Law registry. Each listing includes address, rate information and ratings. All licensed moneylenders in Singapore are subject to the same regulated fee cap, approval requirements, loan amounts and disbursement speed may differ.
All lenders on this page are listed on the official Registry of Moneylenders and comply with Singapore's regulated borrowing limits and fee caps.
Jalan Besar MRT (DT22) on the Downtown Line. The area is also within walking distance of Bendemeer MRT (DT23), Lavender MRT (EW11) and Farrer Park MRT (NE8), giving residents and workers multiple transport options to reach listed lenders.
7 licensed moneylenders currently operate in this area, offering personal, fast cash, payday and foreigner loans.
Jalan Besar is a character rich neighbourhood in Singapore's Central Region, located between Little India and Kallang. Known for its beautifully restored Art Deco shophouses, a booming specialty coffee and craft beer scene, wet market and traditional trades that have operated here for decades, Jalan Besar is one of the city's most eclectic districts. The area draws a mix of senior residents, young creatives small business owners and a growing number of new homeowners.
The following moneylenders have registered offices in or near Jalan Besar. All are verified against the Ministry of Law's official registry.
All lenders verified against Ministry of Law registry. Last updated: March 6 2026.
Go straight to the Ministry of Law’s Registry of Moneylenders, it’s the only authoritative list. Jalan Besar sits at a crossroads of several MRT lines: the Downtown Line runs through Jalan Besar station (DT22), Lavender (EW11) covers the East-West Line and Farrer Park (NE8) connects to the North-East Line.
So even if a lender’s office isn’t on your doorstep, reaching one rarely takes more than a few minutes.
Your NRIC or passport for foreigners, income proof, payslips, CPF statements or an employer letter and something confirming your address. Traditional small business owners, hawkers and the growing number of freelancers and gig workers in the Jalan Besar area can typically substitute bank statements or IRAS tax filings for payslips.
With complete documents most lenders wrap up approvals in under an hour. Same day disbursement via cash or PayNow is standard. The process only stalls when paperwork is missing or income details don’t match up.
Jalan Besar and the neighbouring Little India corridor are home to a large foreign worker population. Anyone holding a valid work permit, S Pass or Employment Pass can apply. Bring your passport, pass documentation and income proof.
The borrowing cap for those earning under $20,000 annually is $1,500 across all licensed moneylenders combined. Earn above that and you can access up to six months’ salary.
The Ministry of Law ties it to your income. Earn under $20,000 a year and the combined ceiling across all moneylenders is $1,500. Earn $20,000 or above and it stretches to six times your monthly salary.
These are cumulative limits existing balances with other lenders eat into your available room so know where you stand before applying.
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