Moneylenders Act (Cap. 188): Primary legislation governing money lending activities in Singapore, regulating interest rates and lending practices
Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Fundamental legislation governing civil matters including contract law principles and remedies
Contracts Act (Cap. 53): Key legislation governing formation and enforcement of contracts in Singapore
Property Law Act (Cap. 242): Legislation governing property rights and transactions in Singapore
Residential Property Act (Cap. 274): Regulates residential property ownership and transactions, particularly relevant if the financing involves residential property
Housing and Development Act (Cap. 129): Governs public housing matters and related financing if HDB properties are involved
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Cap. 61): Regulates the transfer of property rights and related security interests
Registration of Deeds Act (Cap. 269): Governs the registration of legal documents relating to property transactions
Land Titles Act (Cap. 157): Regulates the registration and transfer of land titles in Singapore
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Relevant when any party to the financing contract is a company, governing corporate matters and security registration
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act (Cap. 52A): Protects consumer interests in transactions and ensures fair trading practices
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Regulates unfair terms in contracts and provides consumer protection against unreasonable terms
MAS Regulations: Regulatory requirements set by the Monetary Authority of Singapore affecting financial arrangements
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in the contract and related documents
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Regulates stamp duty obligations for documents relating to property and financial transactions
