08/11/2026
The monthly repayment fits today. Will it still fit when work changes?
Imagine a couple planning to reduce their working hours in a few years. They know the instalment on each loan, but have not put the final repayment dates beside that plan. This is an illustrative household, not a client case.
A useful review starts with three questions:
1. When is the final payment due, and what income is expected to cover payments until then?
2. What is the total borrowing cost, including interest and relevant fees, rather than just the advertised rate?
3. What remains for essentials and other commitments if household income falls?
MoneySense advises checking the repayment schedule and effective interest rate. For the same amount and interest rate, a longer tenure generally lowers the monthly payment but increases total interest.
This is a planning check, not an instruction to repay every loan early. Early-repayment charges, cash needs and the actual contract terms matter too.
Put the end dates on the same page as your intended work changes. A manageable instalment and a manageable long-term commitment are separate questions.
Source: MoneySense, “Costs of borrowing: Flat rate, monthly rest, and Effective Interest Rate”, checked 5 November 2026. moneysense.gov.sg
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