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Hong Leong Personal Loan

Hong Leong Personal Loan

Min. Interest Rate8.50% p.a.
Max. Loan AmountRM 250,000
Max. Tenure5 years

Get 20% cashback on interest paid, with financing of up to RM250,000.

Calculate your monthly repayment

Estimated monthly repaymentRM 1,187.50*At 8.50%Calculator Chart

Compare Your Financing Tenure with Your Financial Situation

We recommend choosing a longer financing tenure for flexibility, then making an early settlement to save on interest payments.

If you borrowIn this periodIn a month you will payAt this interest rate
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RM 50,000
5yearsRM 1,187.508.50%p.a.
*Profit rate, monthly repayment, and total repayment amount displayed are estimates for illustrative purposes only. The actual financing terms, including the approved amount, and final profits are subject to assessment and approval by the lending party.

Fees and Charges

Interest RateAs low as 8.50% p.a.**Subject to terms and conditions
Stamp Duty
0.50%0.50% of the total amount

Processing Fee
Exempted

Late Payment Fee
1.00% on such overdue amount

Early Termination Fee
Exempted

Eligibility

Min. IncomeRM 2,000per monthRM 24,000 per year
Who Can Apply?Malaysian citizens21 - 60 years old
Employment Status
  • Salaried employee & self-employed
Documents required to apply:You will need to provide several documents such as (varies between different banks):
Salaried Employees (Malaysian)
  • Copy of identity card (front & back)
  • Latest 1 month salary slip
  • Latest 12 months EPF statement
  • Latest 3 months bank statement (with salary being credited)
  • Latest B/BE Form with official tax receipt
Self-Employed (Malaysian)
  • Copy of identity card (front & back)
  • Business Registration Certificate (SSM) / Forms 9, 24 and 49 / M&A
  • Latest B/BE Form with official tax receipt
  • Latest 6 months bank statement
  • Optional rental income document
  • Latest 6 months EPF statement

Loan Repayment Table

Financing AmountFinancing TenureMin. IncomeInterest Rate
RM 5,000 - RM 250,00024 - 60 monthsmin. RM 24,0008.50% p.a. - 10.50% p.a.

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Why apply for Hong Leong Personal Loan?

Hong Leong Personal Loan offers financing limits up to RM250,000 and a repayment tenure of up to 5 years. No guarantor or collateral is required, and applicants who pay every instalment on or before the due date qualify for 20% cashback on interest paid.

Who can apply for Hong Leong Personal Loan?

This loan is designed for working Malaysians, whether employed locally or working in Singapore. Applicants must be Malaysians aged 21 to 60, and either employed or self-employed (including sole proprietors) in Malaysia with a minimum income of RM24,000 a year, or working in Singapore earning at least SGD24,000 a year.

How fast is the loan approved?

Once the application form and all required documents have been submitted, applicants can expect approval within 48 hours. Funds can be disbursed to an account held with Hong Leong Bank, or to an account at another bank of the applicant's choice. Transfers to other banks are subject to standard IBG transfer times and charges.

How are monthly instalments paid?

Repayments begin on the first day of the month following the date the loan is disbursed, and continue every month until the full amount is repaid. Payment can be made through Standing Instructions from a Current or Savings Account, internet banking via Hong Leong Connect or other banks, cash payment at MEPS terminals or via Interbank GIRO, or over the counter at branches or via a cash deposit machine.

Can the loan be paid off early?

Yes, with no penalty. Applicants need to give Hong Leong Bank 3 months' written notice, or pay 3 months' interest on the amount being redeemed, before the loan is fully terminated.

What documents are needed to apply for Hong Leong Personal Loan?

The documents required depend on the applicant's employment type and income structure.

Salaried employee with fixed income (MNC):

  • Copy of IC (front and back)
  • Latest 1 month's salary slip, OR
  • Latest 3 months' bank statement of the salary-crediting account, OR
  • Latest 3 months' EPF statement, OR
  • Latest EA Form / IR Form (for Malaysians working in Singapore), OR
  • Latest 2-year Form BE with matching payment receipt, or latest 2-year NOA (for Malaysians working in Singapore)

Salaried employee with fixed income (Non-MNC):

  • Copy of IC (front and back)
  • Latest 3 months' salary slip, AND
  • Latest 3 months' bank statement of the salary-crediting account, OR
  • Latest 3 months' EPF statement, OR
  • Latest 2-year Form BE with matching payment receipt, or latest 2-year NOA (for Malaysians working in Singapore)

Salaried employee with variable income (MNC):

  • Copy of IC (front and back)
  • Latest 6 months' salary slip, OR
  • Latest 6 months' commission slips, OR
  • Latest 6 months' EPF statement, OR
  • Latest 2-year Form BE with matching payment receipt, or latest 2-year NOA (for Malaysians working in Singapore)

Salaried employee with variable income (Non-MNC):

  • Copy of IC (front and back)
  • Latest 6 months' salary slip, PLUS latest 6 months' bank statement of the salary-crediting account, OR
  • Latest 6 months' commission slips, PLUS latest 6 months' bank statement of the salary-crediting account, OR
  • Latest 6 months' EPF statement, OR
  • Latest 2-year Form BE with matching payment receipt, or latest 2-year NOA (for Malaysians working in Singapore)

Self-employed (sole proprietor, partnership, private limited, or public listed):

  • Copy of IC (front and back)
  • Business registration certificate showing at least 2 years of operation, OR
  • Professional/practicing certificate with proof of at least 2 years of operation, OR
  • Latest 2-year business license (for Sabah & Sarawak), AND
  • Latest 1-year Form B with tax payment receipt, or latest 2-year Form BE with matching payment receipt, OR
  • Latest 6 months' company bank statements, OR
  • Latest 6 months' EPF contribution (for Sdn Bhd companies only)
  • Latest Form B with matching payment receipt
  • Optional: rental income document, supported by a valid tenancy agreement, latest 3 months' bank statement showing rental credit, and latest 1 month's utility bill

Can someone with a poor credit history apply?

Credit history with other financial institutions plays a role in the approval decision. CCRIS is a system that records a borrower's credit facilities, including outstanding credit cards, personal loans, home loans, and car loans, along with their repayment conduct. CTOS is a separate credit reporting agency that compiles similar financial information, often drawing from CCRIS along with other public and legal records, to generate a credit score. Neither system blacklists borrowers; they record repayment history rather than banning anyone from future borrowing.

Applicants with a history of irregular payments should focus on making payments on time going forward. Hong Leong Bank is more likely to approve an application from someone who shows they're managing their finances responsibly, rather than accumulating more debt.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The minimum loan amount for Hong Leong Personal Loan is RM5,000, while the maximum is RM250,000. All applied amounts are subject to credit evaluation.
The minimum tenure for Hong Leong Personal Loan is 2 years (24 months), while the maximum is 5 years (60 months).
The flat interest rate for Hong Leong Personal Loan ranges from 8.50% to 10.50% per annum, depending on the loan disbursement account. This works out to an effective interest rate of between 15.99% and 20.76% per annum.
Hong Leong Personal Loan is unsecured, with a fixed interest rate that doesn't require collateral or a guarantor.