Debt Consolidation Plan (DCP) in Singapore: eligibility self-check & what changes after (2026)
The Lendela Team
March 4th, 2026
Table of contents
- DCP is designed for borrowers with high interest-bearing unsecured balances across financial institutions.
- A commonly referenced benchmark is unsecured debts exceeding 12× monthly income (plus other criteria).
- The win is operational clarity: one repayment schedule, one repayment period – but you must compare total cost.
What is a DCP?
A DCP consolidates multiple interest-bearing unsecured balances into one structured repayment plan with fixed monthly repayments.
Eligibility self-check
12× threshold = monthly income × 12
Example: $4,000 monthly income → 12× threshold = $48,000
If your total interest-bearing unsecured balances exceed the threshold, you may meet a key benchmark (subject to other criteria).
What you should compare
EIR/APR (true yearly cost where available)
Total payable amount
Fees (processing/admin, early repayment charges if any)
Repayment period and monthly repayment sustainability
What changes after you start (what people underestimate)
You’re moving from “multiple moving parts” to “one structured plan”. That improves control – but it only works if spending behaviour also changes.
Next step
Start here to compare DCP options: https://sg.lendela.com/debt-consolidation
Estimate consolidated repayments quickly: https://sg.lendela.com/debt-consolidation-calculator
Sources
MoneySense (DCP benchmark 12×)
The Lendela Team
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