Haetsal loan (general · special guarantee): eligibility & rates

Conditions for the revamped 2026 Haetsal general and special guarantee loans

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Haetsal loan (general · special guarantee)Korea Inclusive Finance Agency · living funds
Rate
9.9–12.5%/yr
Limit
General ₩15M · special ₩10M
Period
3 or 5 years, equal principal & interest
RevampFrom January 2, 2026, Worker Haetsal and Haetsal Bank → general guarantee; Haetsal 15 and the lowest-credit special guarantee → special guarantee
General guarantee eligibilityAnnual income ₩35M or less, or ₩45M or less with a bottom-20% credit score
Special guarantee eligibilityAnnual income ₩35M or less and a bottom-20% credit score
LimitGeneral up to ₩15M · special up to ₩10M
RateUp to 12.5%/yr (special: 9.9% for socially vulnerable groups, lowered step by step with faithful repayment)
PeriodGeneral up to 5 years · special 3 or 5 years (up to 1-year grace), no early repayment fee

How much a month with this loan?

×₩10K
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years
Monthly payment
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Checklist

  • A bottom-20% credit score is roughly KCB 670 or NICE 749.
  • Existing loans keep their original terms.
  • Calls offering "Haetsal loan agency" or "approval if you pay a fee" are always scams.

What is the Haetsal loan (general · special guarantee)?

Conditions for the revamped 2026 Haetsal general and special guarantee loans. A policy finance product run by the Korea Inclusive Finance Agency, designed to offer lower rates than commercial loans or to be available even with lower credit. You must meet every condition in the table above; the final limit and rate depend on the review.

What to prepare before applying

  • Proof of income (withholding receipt · income certificate)
  • Resident registration and family relation certificates (to check household requirements)
  • Proof of employment or business, credit score check

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This guide is based on 2026 disclosures and press releases; government loan terms change often with government announcements and fund operations. Always check the latest terms with the official agency before applying. This page doesn't broker loans.

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