💼 NO PAYSLIP REQUIRED - WE UNDERSTAND SELF-EMPLOYED INCOME

Self-Employed Personal Loan MalaysiaFreelancers, Grab Drivers, Business Owners - You're Approved!

RM1,000 - RM100,000 | No Fixed Payslip Needed | We Accept Bank Statements

Banks reject you because you don't have a "regular payslip"? We get it - your income is real, just not traditional. Learn exactly how to prove your self-employed income and get approved.

✓ Bank Statements Accepted | ✓ Irregular Income OK | ✓ 6-Month Business History Enough | ✓ Licensed KPKT

Why Banks Keep Rejecting Self-Employed People

You work hard. You earn good money. But banks see "no payslip" and instantly click "REJECT". Here's why - and how we're different.

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What Banks Think

"Too risky, too complicated"

❌ Problem 1: No Fixed Payslip

Bank's automated system looks for: "Monthly salary from Company X". You don't have that? Auto-reject. Their system can't process irregular income.

❌ Problem 2: Income Fluctuates

You earned RM8,000 in January, RM5,000 in February, RM12,000 in March. Banks don't know how to calculate this. "What if it drops to RM0 next month?"

❌ Problem 3: No EPF Deduction

Banks verify employment through EPF contributions. Self-employed? No EPF from employer = "Not real income" in their eyes.

❌ Problem 4: Can't Verify with "HR Department"

Banks call your company's HR to confirm employment. You ARE the company? They don't trust self-verification.

Result: 85% of self-employed loan applications are rejected by banks - even when your income is HIGHER than salaried employees!

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How We Assess

"Show us your real income"

✅ Solution 1: Bank Statements Analysis

We look at your 6-month bank statements. Grab payments? Client transfers? Cash deposits? We calculate your AVERAGE monthly income. Real money in = real income.

✅ Solution 2: We Understand Fluctuation

Irregular income is NORMAL for self-employed. We calculate 6-month average: (Total income ÷ 6 months). RM45,000 over 6 months = RM7,500/month average. Simple.

✅ Solution 3: Multiple Proof Options

No EPF? No problem. Show us: client invoices, online platform statements (Grab, Shopee, Lazada), tax returns (LHDN), business bank account, or customer payment receipts.

✅ Solution 4: Business Understanding

We know seasonal businesses (CNY higher sales), weekend-heavy (hawkers), platform-based (Grab surge pricing). We don't penalize you for how business works.

Result: 67% of our approved loans are for self-employed applicants. Your hustle is respected here.

We Speak Your Language

Grab driver? We look at your Grab statement.

Shopee seller? Show us your Shopee Seller Centre report.

Freelancer? Client invoices + bank transfers work for us.

Hawker? Daily cash deposits over 6 months = provable income.

Types of Self-Employed We've Approved

Real income = real approval. Here are self-employed categories we regularly approve.

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Ride-Hailing Drivers

  • Grab drivers (GrabCar, GrabBike)
  • InDrive, MULA, AirAsia Ride
  • Food delivery (GrabFood, Foodpanda)

What we need: 6-month Grab driver statement showing weekly payouts

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Online Sellers

  • Shopee / Lazada sellers
  • Facebook / Instagram shops
  • TikTok Shop sellers

What we need: Platform sales report + bank account showing payouts

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Freelancers

  • Graphic designers, developers
  • Writers, translators
  • Consultants, coaches

What we need: Client invoices + bank transfers for past 6 months

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Hawkers & Food Stalls

  • Food stall operators
  • Coffee shop owners
  • Market vendors

What we need: 6-month bank statement showing daily cash deposits

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Contractors & Tradespeople

  • Plumbers, electricians
  • Renovation contractors
  • Mechanics, technicians

What we need: Project invoices + customer payments for 6 months

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Content Creators

  • YouTubers, TikTokers
  • Instagram influencers
  • Podcast hosts

What we need: Platform payment screenshots + bank deposits

Don't see your occupation? If you earn money regularly (even if amounts vary), we can likely approve you. Apply and explain your income source!

How to Prove Your Self-Employed Income

Step-by-step guide to documenting your income. No payslip? No problem. Here's exactly what we accept.

1

Bank Statements (Most Important)

✅ What We Look For:

  • Regular deposits: Money coming in consistently (even if amounts vary)
  • Income patterns: Grab weekly payouts, Shopee transfers, client payments
  • 6-month history: We need at least 6 months to calculate average
  • Transaction descriptions: "Grab Driver Weekly Payout", "Shopee Seller Payment", client names

📊 Example Analysis:

January income:RM7,200
February income:RM5,800
March income:RM9,100
April income:RM6,500
May income:RM8,300
June income:RM7,100
6-month total:RM44,000
Average monthly:RM7,333

✅ With RM7,333/month average, you qualify for RM25,000-35,000 loan (depending on DSR)

⚠️ Tip: Use your BUSINESS bank account if possible. Personal account with mixed personal/business transactions works too, but business account is clearer.

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Platform Income Statements

🚗 Grab Drivers

Download from Grab Driver app:

  • • Weekly earnings summary
  • • Trip history (6 months)
  • • Payout statements

🛍️ E-commerce Sellers

From Shopee/Lazada Seller Centre:

  • • Monthly sales report
  • • Income statement (6 months)
  • • Payout history

📱 Content Creators

From YouTube/TikTok analytics:

  • • AdSense earnings report
  • • TikTok Creator Fund statements
  • • Brand deal payment screenshots

💡 Combine with bank statements: Platform statement shows earnings, bank statement shows you actually received the money. Both together = strongest proof.

3

Client Invoices + Payment Proof

For freelancers, consultants, contractors: Show us your client work and payments

✅ Good Invoice Elements:

  • Your business name/details
  • Client company name
  • Invoice date + due date
  • Services provided
  • Amount charged (RM)
  • Payment received date

📋 How We Verify:

  • Match invoice to bank transfer: Invoice says RM3,500, bank shows RM3,500 from same client
  • Count # of clients: Multiple clients = more stable than 1 client
  • Check frequency: Monthly retainer = predictable, one-time projects = variable

Example approval: Freelance graphic designer with 4 regular clients, RM2,000-4,000/client/month, invoices + bank transfers match perfectly = APPROVED for RM30,000 loan

4

Tax Returns (LHDN / EA Form)

Bonus supporting document: Not mandatory, but strengthens your application

What helps:

  • LHDN tax return (Borang B/BE): Shows your declared annual income
  • Business registration (SSM): Proves you're a legitimate business
  • Past 2 years returns: Shows income consistency year-over-year

⚠️ Reality check:

Many self-employed people "optimize" their tax returns (declare lower income). We understand. That's why tax return is optional supporting document, not main proof.

We primarily look at your actual bank statements showing real money flowing in - not declared income for tax purposes.

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Cash-Heavy Businesses (Hawkers, Stalls, Shops)

Most challenging but we CAN approve: If you deal mostly in cash, here's how to document

✅ Best Practice: Daily Cash Deposits

Deposit cash into your bank account DAILY or at least 2-3 times per week. This creates a paper trail.

Example pattern we love to see:

1 Jan: Cash depositRM850
3 Jan: Cash depositRM920
5 Jan: Cash depositRM780
......
30 days of deposits:RM24,500

✅ Pattern shows: RM24,500/month cash income, consistently deposited = PROVABLE

⚠️ What DOESN'T Work:

  • "I earn RM5,000/month cash but keep it at home" - No proof = can't approve
  • Irregular deposits (RM20k one month, RM0 next 2 months) - Looks like one-time money, not income
  • "My spouse deposits for me" - Confusing. Use your own bank account.

💡 Start now: If you're reading this and haven't been depositing regularly, start TODAY. After 6 months of consistent deposits, come apply. We'll be ready to approve you!

How Much Can You Borrow? (DSR Calculator)

Your loan amount depends on your average monthly income from the past 6 months

DSR Formula for Self-Employed

Step 1: Calculate Average Monthly Income
(6-Month Total Income) ÷ 6 = Average Monthly Income
Step 2: Calculate Maximum Monthly Payment
Average Monthly Income × 60% = Max Debt Payment

(We use 60% DSR limit vs banks' 50%)

Step 3: Calculate Loan Amount
Max Payment - Existing Debts = Available for New Loan

✅ Example: Grab Driver

6-month Grab earnings:
Jan: RM6,800Apr: RM7,900
Feb: RM5,900May: RM8,100
Mar: RM7,200Jun: RM6,500
Total: RM42,400
Average monthly: RM42,400 ÷ 6 = RM7,067/mo
Max debt payment (60%): RM7,067 × 60% = RM4,240/mo
Existing debts:
• Car hire purchase: RM850/mo
Available for new loan: RM4,240 - RM850 = RM3,390/mo
At 12% APR, 3 years = Loan amount: RM102,000

✅ We'd likely approve RM40,000-50,000 (conservative, sustainable amount)

✅ Example: Shopee Seller

6-month Shopee sales:
Jan: RM12,500Apr: RM18,200
Feb: RM9,800May: RM15,600
Mar: RM14,200Jun: RM11,900
Total: RM82,200
Average monthly: RM82,200 ÷ 6 = RM13,700/mo
Max debt payment (60%): RM13,700 × 60% = RM8,220/mo
Existing debts:
• Credit card minimum: RM300/mo
• Business equipment loan: RM450/mo
Available for new loan: RM8,220 - RM750 = RM7,470/mo
At 10% APR, 5 years = Loan amount: RM350,000+

✅ We'd likely approve RM80,000-100,000 (our max limit + conservative estimate)

💡 Important note on "average income":

We take your 6-month average, but we also look at the trend. If your income is increasing month over month (RM5k → RM6k → RM7k), we may approve based on recent 3-month average (higher amount). If income is decreasing, we use conservative 6-month average or ask for 9-12 month history to see full picture.

Real Self-Employed Approvals

These are actual clients we approved in the past 6 months

KH

Kumar, 34

Grab Driver - Petaling Jaya

Income Details:

  • • 6-month Grab earnings: RM42,500
  • • Average: RM7,083/month
  • • Bank statement showed weekly Grab payouts + occasional cash deposits (delivery tips)

✅ Approved:

  • • Loan amount: RM35,000
  • • Purpose: Upgrade to newer Myvi (better fuel economy, lower repair costs)
  • • Term: 5 years, RM780/month
  • • Rate: 11% APR

"Banks rejected me 3 times because 'no fixed salary'. ePlatform looked at my actual Grab income and approved in 2 days!"

SY

Sarah Yeo, 28

Shopee Seller (Fashion) - Kuala Lumpur

Income Details:

  • • 6-month Shopee sales: RM68,000
  • • Average: RM11,333/month
  • • Provided Shopee Seller Centre income statement + bank account showing Shopee transfers

✅ Approved:

  • • Loan amount: RM50,000
  • • Purpose: Buy inventory in bulk (CNY collection), save 30% with wholesale pricing
  • • Term: 3 years, RM1,658/month
  • • Rate: 9% APR (good credit score from personal credit card)

"I showed ePlatform my Shopee sales report and bank transfers. They understood my business cycle and approved RM50k for inventory. Sales jumped 40% during CNY!"

LW

Lim Wei, 42

Freelance Web Developer - Penang

Income Details:

  • • 3 retainer clients: RM3,500/mo, RM2,800/mo, RM2,200/mo
  • • + 2-3 project clients: RM1,500-3,000/project
  • • 6-month total: RM58,700
  • • Average: RM9,783/month
  • • Provided: Client invoices + bank transfer screenshots matching

✅ Approved:

  • • Loan amount: RM40,000
  • • Purpose: Home office renovation (soundproofing, new desk setup)
  • • Term: 4 years, RM1,014/month
  • • Rate: 8.5% APR (excellent payment history on existing car loan)

"As a freelancer, I thought I'd never get approved. But ePlatform actually READ my client contracts and invoices. They saw my retainer clients = stable income. Approved in 3 days!"

PL

Puan Latifah, 51

Nasi Lemak Hawker - Johor Bahru

Income Details:

  • • Daily cash deposits: RM600-900/day (5 days/week)
  • • 6-month pattern: Consistent deposits every 2-3 days
  • • 6-month total: RM84,500
  • • Average: RM14,083/month
  • • Provided: Bank statement showing regular cash deposits

✅ Approved:

  • • Loan amount: RM60,000
  • • Purpose: Expand stall (add drinks section + second wok for faster service)
  • • Term: 5 years, RM1,274/month
  • • Rate: 10.5% APR

"I sell nasi lemak, all cash business. For 6 months I deposited cash every few days like ePlatform suggested. They calculated my daily deposits and approved RM60k! Now I serve 200 customers instead of 100!"

Your Income Is Real. Your Approval Can Be Too.

These 4 approvals have one thing in common: They proved their income with documentation.

Start gathering your documents today. In 6 months (or less if you already have history), you'll be approved too.

Calculate Your Self-Employed Loan

Use your average monthly income (from past 6 months) to see what you can afford

💡 Remember: Self-employed income = 6-month average. If you earned RM60,000 total in 6 months, your "income" for loan purposes = RM10,000/month.

Self-Employed Loan FAQs

I don't have 6 months of income history yet. Can I still apply?

Minimum requirement: 3 months of documented income, but approval chances are much lower and loan amount will be conservative.

Recommended: Wait until you have 6 months. Here's why:

  • 3-month average can be misleading (you might have had 1-2 good months)
  • 6 months shows a real pattern and accounts for seasonal variation
  • Approval rate: 35% with 3 months vs 72% with 6 months
  • Loan amount: 30-50% lower with only 3-month history

Our advice: If you're only 2-3 months into self-employment, use this time to build good documentation habits (bank deposits, invoices, records). Apply when you hit 6 months for best results.

My income varies wildly month to month. Will that hurt my application?

Short answer: Not if the average is good and trend is stable/upward.

We understand self-employed income fluctuates. Here's how we assess:

✅ Good Variation (Acceptable):

Jan: RM6,000Apr: RM9,500
Feb: RM7,500May: RM8,200
Mar: RM8,800Jun: RM10,500

Why it's OK: Income ranges RM6k-10.5k but always above RM5k, trending upward, no months with zero income.

❌ Bad Variation (Risky):

Jan: RM15,000Apr: RM800
Feb: RM12,000May: RM14,500
Mar: RM2,100Jun: RM3,200

Why it's risky: Huge swings (RM800 to RM15k), no predictable pattern, some months barely cover living expenses.

Solution if you have wild swings: Provide 9-12 months of history instead of 6. Longer history smooths out anomalies and gives us confidence in your average.

What if I have multiple income sources (Grab + Shopee + freelance work)?

Great! Multiple income streams = more stable, not more risky.

In fact, we PREFER applicants with diversified income. If one stream drops, others continue.

How to document multiple streams:

  1. 1. Use ONE bank account for all business income

    Makes it easier to calculate total. Grab deposits here, Shopee deposits here, client transfers here - all in one statement.

  2. 2. Provide platform statements for each source

    Grab statement + Shopee seller report + freelance invoices. Shows breakdown of where income comes from.

  3. 3. We add them ALL up for total average

    Grab avg RM4,500 + Shopee avg RM3,200 + Freelance avg RM2,800 = RM10,500/month total income

Example approval: Applicant earning RM3,000 from Grab + RM2,500 from Shopee + RM1,500 from freelance photography = RM7,000/month total. Approved for RM30,000 based on combined income. Multiple streams = financial stability!

I'm self-employed but have bad credit (CCRIS/CTOS). Can I still get approved?

Possibly, but it's harder than salaried applicants with bad credit.

Here's the reality:

If you have:

  • Stable self-employed income (6+ months)
  • + Bad credit (CCRIS below 650)

= Two risk factors combined. We'll need:

  • • Higher income (RM8,000+ average)
  • • or Longer track record (12 months, not 6)
  • • or Co-borrower with good credit
  • • Lower loan amount (conservative)

Better approach:

  • Fix credit first (6-12 months)
  • Build income docs (6 months)
  • Then apply with both strong

= Much higher approval rate (70% vs 25%)

Why this matters: Self-employed + bad credit = you're asking us to trust that (1) your fluctuating income will continue AND (2) you'll pay on time despite past payment issues. That's a lot of risk.

If you MUST apply now with bad credit, be prepared for: higher interest rate (13-16% APR), lower amount (50% of what you'd get with good credit), or potential rejection. Consider improving one factor first.

How long does approval take for self-employed applicants?

Honest answer: Longer than salaried employees.

Timeline breakdown:

Day 1:You submit application + documents
Day 1-2:We review documents. If anything missing/unclear, we ask for clarification.
Day 2-3:Income verification: We manually review your bank statements, calculate 6-month average, verify deposits match platform statements.
Day 3-4:Credit check (CCRIS/CTOS), DSR calculation, loan amount determination.
Day 4-5:Approval decision + loan offer sent to you.
✅ Best case (clear docs):

3-5 working days

⏳ Typical case:

5-7 working days

Compare to salaried: Employee with payslip = 24-48 hours (automated). Self-employed = human review needed = longer but more thorough.

💡 Speed it up: Submit COMPLETE documents on Day 1. Incomplete docs = back-and-forth = delays. Most 7-day approvals could've been 3-day if documents were complete upfront!

Your Self-Employment Is Your Strength

Not a weakness. We understand your income. We approve your loan.

No payslip? No problem. Bring your bank statements, platform reports, invoices - we'll calculate your real income and give you a real loan.

67%

Of our loans go to self-employed

6mo

Income history needed (not years)

72%

Approval rate with 6-month docs

Apply Now - Self-Employed Welcome

✓ No Payslip Required | ✓ Bank Statements Accepted | ✓ 60% DSR Limit | ✓ Licensed KPKT

"Banks see risk. We see entrepreneurship. Your hustle deserves financing."