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Saitdol Loan (사잇돌대출): Guaranteed Mid-Rate Loan for Mid-Credit Borrowers: How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Mid-rate loans for mid-credit borrowers (bottom 20-50% in credit); KRW 3.6 trillion to be supplied in 2026 and rate cuts being pursued

This page is a translation of the Korean original and is for reference only. The official Korean guidance is the authoritative source for amounts and conditions, so be sure to confirm on the official website before applying. View Korean original (한국어)

Benefit
A mid-rate loan backed by a Seoul Guarantee Insurance guarantee. April 2026 overhaul: the supply requirement was changed to at least 70% to borrowers in the bottom 20-50% in credit, concentrating on mid-credit borrowers; insurance premium rates cut by up to 5.2 percentage points; a new sole-proprietor-only Saitdol (limit raised from KRW 20,000,000 to KRW 30,000,000) created; and providers expanded from banks, mutual finance and savings banks to include card and capital companies. Rates and limits differ by provider.
Who is eligible
Mid-credit borrowers in the bottom 20-50% in credit (sole-proprietor-only product is separate)
When to apply
Year-round (launch timing varies by provider)
How to apply
App or counter at participating banks, savings banks and mutual finance institutions. Compare products on the Financial Consumer Information Portal FINE (fine.fss.or.kr)
Important notes
The credit finance sector and sole-proprietor Saitdol are to launch in stages during 2026 (announced by the Financial Services Commission on April 27)
Note
Low-credit borrowers in the bottom 20% or lower are classed as targets of policy inclusive finance such as Haessal Loan (햇살론). Check specific rates and limits with each financial company.
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Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Saitdol Loan (사잇돌대출): Guaranteed Mid-Rate Loan for Mid-Credit Borrowers: who can receive it?

Mid-credit borrowers in the bottom 20-50% in credit (sole-proprietor-only product is separate)

Saitdol Loan (사잇돌대출): Guaranteed Mid-Rate Loan for Mid-Credit Borrowers: how do I apply?

App or counter at participating banks, savings banks and mutual finance institutions. Compare products on the Financial Consumer Information Portal FINE (fine.fss.or.kr)

Saitdol Loan (사잇돌대출): Guaranteed Mid-Rate Loan for Mid-Credit Borrowers: how much will I receive?

A mid-rate loan backed by a Seoul Guarantee Insurance guarantee. April 2026 overhaul: the supply requirement was changed to at least 70% to borrowers in the bottom 20-50% in credit, concentrating on mid-credit borrowers; insurance premium rates cut by up to 5.2 percentage points; a new sole-proprietor-only Saitdol (limit raised from KRW 20,000,000 to KRW 30,000,000) created; and providers expanded from banks, mutual finance and savings banks to include card and capital companies. Rates and limits differ by provider.

Saitdol Loan (사잇돌대출): Guaranteed Mid-Rate Loan for Mid-Credit Borrowers: when can I apply?

Year-round (launch timing varies by provider)