
HSBC's personal installment loan is a multi-functional lending product that can be used for any personal emergency. The minimum loanable amount is ₱30,000, and the maximum is ₱500,000. The minimum loan term is six months, and the maximum is three years. The loan may be used for any personal emergency, including:
Health and emergency. If you find yourself in an unexpected situation, a personal loan from HSBC Bank may be a viable option.
Home renovation. Homeowners can use an HSBC Bank personal loan to renovate their houses or execute necessary repairs such as fixing faulty plumbing or electrical wiring.
Debt consolidation. Debt consolidation is one of the most common reasons for receiving a personal loan from HSBC Bank. When you apply for a personal loan, you consolidate all of your outstanding loans and credit card balances and use them to pay them off one by one.
How to apply for an HSBC Bank personal loan?
You can apply for a personal loan by calling the loan desk on (02) 8858-0000 or visiting a bank branch to apply in person.
Requirements
Check out the requirements before applying for an HSBC personal loan.
Eligibility
To qualify for the loan, you must meet the minimum requirements. You must:
Be at least 21 years old but no older than 60 at the time of loan maturity.
Have a monthly gross income of:
₱10,000 for EPP members or salary earners, for employees in Metro Cebu only.
₱14,000 for salary earners or employees in all other areas.
₱50,000 for self-employed applicants.
Have been with your current employment for at least two years (for employed applicants).
Be a permanent resident at your current residence for at least three years.
Make sure you have two options for contact information: a residential landline, an office landline, or a mobile number.
Reside in either Metro Manila, Metro Cebu, Bulacan, Cavite, Rizal, Pampanga, or Davao City.
Documentary requirements
The following essential general documents are required:
A pay stub or ITR is an example of an income document
Proof of residence, such as a bank statement or utility bills
Two or three acceptable IDs
You will also require the below:
For employed applicants
Photocopy of the most recent Income Tax Return (ITR) or BIR Form and the original payslip (one whole month)
Photocopy of a valid photograph-bearing ID with proof of nationality and date of birth, passport, driver's license, or any government-issued ID such as PRC ID, SSS card type ID, or BIR card type ID
Evidence of residential address (PORA)
Terms & Conditions with signed global consent clause
Foreign nationals will need any of the following supplementary documents:
Copy of a valid resident visa
Copy of a valid non-resident visa declared suitable for peso loans by the BSP
For self-employed applicants
ITR and audited financial statements for the last three years (the two must be for the same business)
SEC/DTI registration certificate
Business or Mayor's Permit
Photocopy of valid ID
Last three months' bank statement (of accounts at least one year active)
Photocopy of a valid photo ID (passport, driver's license, or PRC ID) with proof of nationality and date of birth
Proof of residential address (PORA)
Foreign nationals will need any of the following supplementary documents:
Copy of a valid resident visa
Copy of a valid non-resident visa declared suitable for peso loans by the BSP
Pros and cons
Below are some benefits and drawbacks of an HSBC personal loan:
Pros
The bank offers flexible payment terms, starting as early as six months and up to thirty-six months.
The loan interest rate is low compared to competitors.
The required minimum gross income is meager and affordable.
The loan doesn't require any guarantor or collateral.
Cons
The loan application is only made in the branch, no online application.
They will check your credit report before issuing a loan.
There are many requirements to be met before qualifying for a loan.
It may take up to seven days for the loan application to be approved.
How to repay HSBC Bank personal loans?
Payment can be done in-branch and through a partnered ATM. Follow the below steps to pay through an ATM:
Insert your HSBC Bank ATM card into a partnered ATM and type in your ATM card pin.
Tap on Payment and select the payment type of your choice.
Select the payment amount you want and tap on Submit.
Depending on the partner you used, your loan balance will be updated in an hour.