Singapore closes car loan loophole by extending financing curbs to individually owned private-hire cars

CNA29 October 2026, 12:00 UTCSingapore

The new restrictions come amid concerns that some buyers may have been taking advantage of an exemption meant for commercial vehicles, despite having no intention of providing private-hire services.

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