Let’s face it, one of the greatest joys in life is to go out there and see places that you only dreamt about or experience cultures that are totally different from your own. Are you a citizen of Singapore? Then, most likely, you miss the natural landmarks specific to other, more exotic countries, and your hectic lifestyle would do well with a deserved break. We all sometimes work too much, burn ourselves out and lose that creative touch that drives our work productivity. You deserve a vacation, one in an interesting location, that will permit you to recharge your batteries and return to Singapore with a new focus on daily activities. But there is a problem.
Like the vast majority of Singaporeans, you probably lack the necessary resources to finance a long trip in another country. Sure, our nation is rich, and we are surrounded by one of the best infrastructure networks in this part of the world. But at the same time, Singapore is an expensive place in which unforeseen expenses pretty much affect everyone equally, regardless of income or perceived financial stability.
Do you really need that break, and do you feel like your current work-life situation requires getting out of your comfort zone and experiencing new things that are only possible via traveling? In that case, like it’s the case for the vast majority of Singaporeans, your only real available solution will be to utilize a travel loan provided by a private lender like us. Holiday loans are not for everybody, that’s true. But in some specific circumstances, they can represent a fantastic monetary help for accomplishing your long-standing travel goals.
Well, that depends, doesn’t it? Some people cannot even fathom the idea of going into debt simply for a holiday. What is wrong, after all, with taking a few days off from work and spending them in the company of your friends and family, directly in Singapore? But for others, traveling is a bug that you cannot really escape, and living off it can only lead to frustration, resentment and even lost productivity.
This world is truly enormous and there are more things to see in a lifetime than one person can reasonably count. From exotic places deep in the Amazonian forest, to the beautiful remote villages of the Himalayas, or, why not, the technological wonders of Japan, our life is short in the grand scheme of things, and the things we can see and experience will not always wait for us. Who knows where you will be in five or ten years’ time? Who can predict if you will actually have the financial resources required to afford a foreign holiday without financing?
An unsecured travel loan might not have been the first solution that came to mind when assessing the financial feasibility of a new travel plan. But you know what? It might just be what you’re looking for. For once-in-a-lifetime events, or if you simply want to keep the costs of your holiday predictable, a holiday loan can truly represent an option to consider. Yes, most people will not entertain this idea. After all, loans should be only used for emergency or large expenses, right? But this is not necessarily true. This life is about experiences, and honestly, if you think about it, what better use of money is there than to invest in your own future memories?
Choosing the services of our professional lending agency is the right move if you benefit from the financial stability needed for a long-term travel commitment. But we are not going to lie and say that a travel loan is the right move for any set of circumstances. Are you confident that you can pay back your loan on time? Then, sure, there is no reason not to at least consider vacation loans. The sums involved, while considerable, will not exactly be a fortune, and the repayment terms associated with the credit should be advantageous for most people.
Our team provides professional services from Jalan Baser to Bedok or Tanjong Pagar. In fact, we serve all of Singapore, and if you want a quick and easy loan, whether we are talking about a debt consolidation loan or a personal credit package, we are the right people for the job. That said, we don’t want to bankrupt you or cause you financial distress. We want you to fulfil your goals and finance your travel plans. But we are only going to do so if your financial situation permits it.
If you do not have the right financial stability to afford a new credit package, then your loan application will probably be rejected. We are flexible with the conditions of our credits and we are lenient with the documentation we require from our clients. But it’s in no one’s interests to loan to people who probably cannot afford such a financial commitment at the moment. Our loans can be a fantastic idea, not just for traveling, but also to keep up with the rising living costs in Singapore. However, realistically, you also need to consider if they fit with your current financial situation.
Since you are reading this post, we are going to assume you benefit from the right financial circumstances to take advantage of the loan conditions provided by our agency. In your case, as long as your financial stability is a given, a travel loan can be a great way to access premium travel options or take advantage of limited-time offers, which are dependent on your current budget. When putting it like that, holiday loans can actually be a way to save money.
Have you, for example, discovered a travel offer that provides a 50% discount on certain trips, as long as the money is paid in advance? Well, in that case, that 50% discount will probably cover more than the accumulated interest rate of the holiday loan. Plus, since they are a subtype of personal loans, holiday credit packages can positively contribute to your credit score, and also make it possible to access reward programs and travel credit cards, which will come with their own set of benefits. Sure, like we already discussed, vacation loans are not for everyone.
You need to be confident in the stability of your current income and be prepared to handle the interest rate associated with the credit package you access. That said, such loans are one of the best ways to experience what this world has to offer, and at least once in your life, they can offer you the opportunity to go out of your comfort zone and plan that holiday that you’ve always dreamt of.
That’s actually a more involved question than you might’ve guessed at first glance. How can you budget your trip when realistically, the total sums you will need to bring with you will depend on the location you’re going to visit? Are you going to SE Asia? Somewhere like Vietnam, Cambodia, or Laos? Then, $3,000 per month will likely permit you to live like a veritable king. Are you, however, keen on visiting Switzerland, Iceland, or Norway? In that case, prepare to pay $100 per meal and pay for accommodation even more than you are used to in Singapore.
You have some of the money you require for your daily trip, but not the whole sum? Well, we can help, but it will be essential to think carefully about the total budget of the trip and how much you truly require. Even though we are private lenders, and technically it will be in our interest to finance you with large sums of cash, our friendly advice is to only borrow the sums you are confident you need for your next trip. Plus, a good idea would be to divide your budget into separate categories and attribute a certain percentage to each of them.
In the location you are visiting, are you thinking of relying on public transportation or on ride-sharing apps like Uber, or Grab? If so, the expenses associated with local transport should account for around 10% of your budget. At the same time, activities should take around 20% of your total sum, while food should probably be around 25% depending on how much of a foodie you are. Not least, you should leave around 25% of the budget for accommodation, while the rest should be taken out for flights. But of course, this will be different for everyone.
So far, we have discussed the main benefits of applying for a travel loan. But we didn’t actually mention the reality of obtaining the approval for such a credit package. Do you want to apply for the holiday loans provided by our specialized lending agency? Well, in that case, you will need to consider your existing debt and mention if there are any financial irregularities in your financial history that might come up when we start checking your accounts and credit history.
We are more lenient with our packages than is the case with conventional banks. But we assess each application thoroughly, and we definitely do not approve anyone. Do you want to obtain one of our loans? In such a case, one of the first things we’ll look at is your current credit score. Our team will check your existing credit evaluation with the help of the Credit Bureau of Singapore, and if everything goes well, we will then start evaluating if your current income is in line with the minimum thresholds imposed by the Ministry of Law.
A good to great credit score in Singapore is anything above 1800, while a decent one should be at least above 1750. We are flexible with these evaluations, but realistically, if your current credit score is under 1700, we will probably ask you to secure your application with guarantees. How to improve your credit score? Well, it’s quite easy, and it’s probably what you already envisioned. Do you have existing debt? Ok, then pay it off. Do you have a credit card? In that case, it’s best to keep your credit utilization under 30% while also keeping older accounts active, even if you are not currently using them.
The conditions of the travel loan you want to obtain will be, in large part, influenced by your current income, whether you are a full-time employee or a self-contractor, and of course, your aforementioned credit score. Per the regulations imposed by the Singaporean Ministry of Law, in order to borrow more than six times your monthly income, you will need to have a minimum income of at least S$20,000 per year.
Legally, you are also permitted up to S$3,000 even if your income is under S$10,000 per year. But realistically, that’s more of a technicality. In reality, most lenders, including us, will require you to have an income of at least S$20,000 in order to become eligible for a credit package. Currently, the average income in Singapore is around S$66,000 per year. So, technically, with an unsecured loan, the average SG worker can borrow somewhere around S$30,000 per year without needing to present collateral.
This should be enough for most holiday loans, and if we look at the data, we see that the vast majority of such credits are of the unsecured variety. That said, if you want to borrow more, you can do so by providing guarantees to your applications. The collateral can be anything, from bonds and vehicles to works of art or intellectual property agreements. There is no real limit to how much you can borrow as long as the sums involved are backed by ample guarantees.
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