1-2 Lend states a 3.5% flat admin fee, well below the 10% legal maximum, but charges 4.0% per month for 1–12 month terms, which is the legal cap. Whether that works out cheaper depends on the total repayment in a written offer, not the headline fee.
That is the reason to compare before you commit. Compare personal loan options through PickMeALoan to request offers from its participating licensed lenders in one application, then set 1-2 Lend’s written quote beside them for the same amount and repayment period. PickMeALoan is a commercial comparison and application platform, not the lender, and offers remain subject to each lender’s assessment.
What interest rate and fees does 1-2 Lend charge?
1-2 Lend is more open about its numbers than many lenders: it states the rate, fee, tenure and maximum amount. The figures below are its own statements, not a quote.
What 1-2 Lend states about cost
Stated interest rate
Stated4.0%/ month
- Rate
- 4.0% per month for terms of 1–12 months, as stated by 1-2 Lend; this is the legal maximum
- Ask for
- Your written rate, EIR, instalments and total repayment; 1-2 Lend says repeat borrowers with a good record may be offered better terms
Administrative fee
Stated3.5%flat fee
- Stated fee
- 3.5% flat, as stated by 1-2 Lend; its claim that this beats the market is not independently verified
- Legal maximum
- Up to 10% of principal when a loan is granted
Cash received
IllustrationS$2,895from S$3,000
- Illustration
- S$3,000 principal, S$105 fee, S$2,895 received if the 3.5% fee is deducted upfront; arithmetic only, not an offer
- What decides it
- Your contract shows the actual fee, when it is charged and the amount disbursed
Tenure and amount
Up to24months
- Stated tenure
- Flexible repayment of up to 24 months, as stated by 1-2 Lend
- Amount
- Unsecured amounts follow the legal ceilings below; six times monthly income applies only from S$20,000 annual income
These are 1-2 Lend's stated terms from earlier PickMeALoan research, not a personal quote. Confirm the rate, fee and schedule in your written offer.
The admin fee affects the cash you receive, while the rate affects every instalment. At the 4% cap a longer tenure adds interest quickly, so ask for the total repayment under more than one tenure. 1-2 Lend says borrowers with a good repayment history may be offered better terms on later loans. The Ministry of Law borrower guide caps total interest, late interest and fees at the loan principal.
How does 1-2 Lend compare with PickMeALoan’s participating lenders?
1-2 Lend is not currently offered through PickMeALoan, so its quote has to come from 1-2 Lend directly. PickMeALoan’s participating lenders include Best Licensed Moneylender, Credit Xtra, EZ Loan, SGP Credit and Singa Credit. Offers remain subject to each lender’s assessment.
1-2 Lend
ReviewedNot on PickMeALoan
Stated4.0%/ month
Lender-stated; plus a 3.5% admin fee
Best Licensed Moneylender
On PickMeALoan
From1.01%/ month
Credit Xtra
On PickMeALoan
From3.00%/ month
Lender site says up to 4%
EZ Loan
On PickMeALoan
From0.82%/ month
Eligible applicants only
SGP Credit
On PickMeALoan
From3.92%/ month
Singa Credit
On PickMeALoan
From2.00%/ month
Lender site says as low as 1%
Advertised starting rates or published ranges, not quotes: each lender sets your rate, fees and approval after assessment. Participating lenders' figures were checked on 10 September 2026. 1-2 Lend is listed first, then the others alphabetically.
Sources: PickMeALoan licensed-lender directory · Credit Xtra homepage · EZ Loan public page · Singa Credit homepage
One application. PickMeALoan is a commercial comparison platform, not a lender.
The participating-lender rows use the public figures displayed in PickMeALoan’s licensed-lender directory when checked on 10 September 2026: Best Licensed Moneylender from 1.01% per month, Credit Xtra from 3.00% per month, SGP Credit from 3.92% per month and Singa Credit from 2.00% per month. EZ Loan’s figure of from 0.82% per month for eligible applicants comes from EZ Loan’s public page. These are advertised starting figures, not personal quotes or guaranteed approval. The 1-2 Lend row uses its own stated rate and fee.
Get 1-2 Lend’s written offer, then compare personal loan options through PickMeALoan using the same amount and repayment period. Compare cash received, fees, total repayment and due dates. Read our reviews of Best Licensed Moneylender, Credit Xtra, EZ Loan, SGP Credit and Singa Credit.
What are 1-2 Lend’s strengths and limitations?
Strengths
- States its rate, 3.5% admin fee and tenure up front
- Says it holds one of six new licences granted since the 2012 moratorium
- 13 loan categories, including cosmetic surgery, weight loss and Grab taxi loans
- Ground-floor office next to Chinatown MRT
- Borrowers describe a welcoming environment for first-time visitors
Limitations
- The stated 4.0% monthly rate for 1–12 month terms is the legal maximum
- Founded in December 2018, a shorter track record than long-running lenders
- Exact Google review count not available
- Closed on Sundays and public holidays
1-2 Lend had a 4.9-star rating on Roshi when recorded in May 2026, from a small review base. Borrowers talk most about the admin fee and patient staff, and describe same-day decisions. A lower fee is useful, but with interest at the cap, the total repayment is what to compare.
What can you borrow from 1-2 Lend, and who is eligible?
1-2 Lend lists 13 loan categories:
- Personal Loans
- General-purpose unsecured loans
- Fast Cash Loans
- Quick-turnaround financing for urgent needs
- Business Loans
- Working capital for business owners
- Foreigner Loans
- Dedicated product for work pass holders
- Payday Loans
- Short-term salary advance loans
- Vacation Loans
- Travel and holiday financing
- Furniture Loans
- Finance furniture purchases
- Wedding Loans
- Marriage and event expenses
- Car Loans
- Vehicle-related financing
- Renovation Loans
- Home improvement costs
- Cosmetic Surgery Loans
- Finance aesthetic procedures
- Weight Loss Loans
- Finance weight management programmes
- Grab Taxi Loans
- Specialised product for Grab drivers
The cosmetic surgery, weight loss and furniture categories are rarely listed by other moneylenders. A named product is not a better price, though: the same rate, fee and total-repayment checks apply. 1-2 Lend lists foreigner loans for work pass holders, subject to income-based limits.
For unsecured loans, the Ministry of Law borrower guide sets the total maximum amount you may borrow at any time across all licensed moneylenders in Singapore:
Unsecured borrowing caps across all licensed moneylenders
Singapore citizens and PRs
Annual income and total cap
- Less than S$10,000
- S$3,000
- At least S$10,000 and less than S$20,000
- S$3,000
- At least S$20,000
- Six times monthly income
Foreigners residing in Singapore
Annual income and total cap
- Less than S$10,000
- S$500
- At least S$10,000 and less than S$20,000
- S$3,000
- At least S$20,000
- Six times monthly income
These legal ceilings apply across all licensed moneylenders. They are not a guaranteed 1-2 Lend amount or approval. See the Ministry of Law borrower guide.
1-2 Lend states flexible repayment of up to 24 months and amounts up to six times monthly income for borrowers earning S$20,000 or more a year, which matches the legal ceiling above. Ask for the number of instalments, due dates and total repayment before accepting.
How does the 1-2 Lend application process work?
1-2 Lend takes enquiries by WhatsApp on +65 6493 0160 or by email at enquiry@12lend.sg, and applications at its People’s Park Complex office. The Ministry of Law Registry requires licensed moneylenders to verify your identity face to face at an approved place of business before granting a loan, so funds follow the office visit.
From enquiry to signing at People's Park Complex
Start with an enquiry
1-2 Lend takes WhatsApp and email enquiries, and applications at its People's Park Complex office.
Get assessed
Bring your NRIC or work pass, income proof and proof of address; 1-2 Lend describes a same-day decision, which is not a promise of approval.
Sign in person
Staff explain the rate, admin fee, schedule and total cost; funds follow face-to-face verification and signing.
1-2 Lend lists weekday and Saturday hours and closes on Sundays and public holidays. Confirm the hours before visiting.
Who may find 1-2 Lend useful?
Borrowers who want a lower upfront fee
1-2 Lend's stated 3.5% admin fee is well below the 10% legal maximum, so more of the principal may reach you.
Borrowers needing a niche loan category
It lists products for cosmetic surgery, weight management and furniture; the usual cost checks still apply.
Grab drivers needing financing
It lists a dedicated Grab taxi loan; bring platform earnings records.
First-time borrowers who feel anxious
Reviews describe a welcoming, non-threatening environment and patient staff.
Where is 1-2 Lend and what should you confirm?
1-2 Lend
Chinatown- Nearest MRT
- Chinatown MRT
- Phone
- +65 6493 0160
- Hours
- Mon-Fri: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM, Sat: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Sun & Public Holidays: Closed
- Website
- 12lend.sg
- Licence
- 70/2026
1-2 Lend is at 1 Park Road, #01-13, People’s Park Complex, Singapore 059108, on the ground floor. From Chinatown MRT (NE4/DT19), take Exit A towards Park Road; the complex is next to the station. Do not confuse it with People’s Park Centre at 101 Upper Cross Street, a separate building nearby. It opens at 11:30 AM on weekdays and 12 PM on Saturdays, and closes on Sundays and public holidays.
What should you check before accepting a 1-2 Lend offer?
Five checks for a 1-2 Lend offer
- Verify licence 70/2026 and 1 Park Road, #01-13 People's Park Complex on the current Ministry of Law list.
- Confirm the 3.5% admin fee, whether it is deducted upfront and the cash you will receive, in writing.
- Ask for the rate, EIR, number of instalments, tenure and total repayment; 4.0% per month is the legal maximum.
- Go to People's Park Complex at 1 Park Road, not People's Park Centre at 101 Upper Cross Street.
- Keep the Note of Contract and receipts, and do not disclose your Singpass password or pay an advance fee to an unsolicited contact.
1-2 Lend’s low fee is worth weighing, but its rate is at the legal cap. Treat its written offer as one quote and compare it with offers for the same amount and repayment period before you sign. If the repayment would leave too little for rent, food, utilities, transport or existing debts, pause and consider non-loan assistance or debt counselling first.