COVID-19
GOVERNMENT-ASSISTED LOAN SCHEMES
In recent 2020 Solidarity Budget announced in April 2020, Enterprise Singapore will be offering 2 loan schemes to ease cashflow woes faced by SMEs in Singapore. Enterprise Singapore partnered a number of participating Banks and Financial Institutions with a risk share of up to 90%.
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Enhanced Working Capital Loan
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Finance daily operating cash flow needs
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Maximum of $1,000,000 per Company
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Maximum loan repayment period of 5 years
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Temporary Bridging Loan
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Designed to help SMEs tide through Covid19 disruptions
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Maximum of $5,000,000 per Company
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Maximum loan repayment period of 4 years
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Flexible loan repayment terms with principal sum deferment and flexible redemption terms
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You can find out more about other types of loans offered under EFS scheme here.
Banks and financial institutions have different documentation requirements, interest rates, eligibility and risk assessment criteria.
Basic Requirements
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Singapore registered company and operating locally
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Minimum 30% shareholding by Singaporean or Singapore PR
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Group revenue of up to S$100 million or maximum employment of 200 employees
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I am a sole-proprietor, am I eligible for these loan schemes?
A: Yes, registered sole proprietors with company bank accounts will be eligible to apply for either of the loan schemes. Other financial and credit requirements still apply.
Q: Is it easier for companies to get loans through these schemes?
A: Yes and no. While basic credit criterias still apply, lenders are more open to issuing loans to young companies and industries that are affected by the lockdown.
Q: My company has been dormant and only started operating recently, is it eligible for these loan schemes?
A: Yes, if you have recent business activities (6months) and sound financials.
Q: I have pending litigations and bad credit record. Am I eligible?
A: Unfortunately, if you have a bad credit record, you will not be eligible for the loan. As for pending litigation, it is case by case basis.
