CEPAT KREDIT FINANCING INC.

About the company

  • Full name: CEPAT KREDIT FINANCING INC.
  • SEC Registration Number: Cs201909976.
  • Certificate of Authority to Operate a Financing/Lending Company: 1223
  • Anniversary date: 2019-08-13
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Cepat Kredit Financing Inc. Philippines: OFW and Seaman Loans

Cepat Kredit Financing Inc. is a Philippine financing company specializing in personal loans for Overseas Filipino Workers and seafarers. The company operates under the Cepat Kredit brand and provides financing to qualified borrowers in the Philippines and abroad.

Its main products are:

  • OFW Loan Personal;
  • OFW Loan Abroad;
  • Seaman’s Loan Personal;
  • Seaman’s Loan Onboard.

Cepat Kredit advertises loan limits of up to ₱700,000 for OFWs and up to ₱1 million for seafarers. Applications can be submitted online, through a branch, through the company’s official Facebook page or with the assistance of a verified Cepat Kredit loan consultant.

Under what brand does the company operate?

The company’s confirmed consumer brand is Cepat Kredit.

The legal company name, brand name and financing portal use closely related names:

  • legal company: Cepat Kredit Financing Inc.;
  • consumer brand: Cepat Kredit;
  • corporate and product website: Cepat Kredit Financing;
  • online application and account portal: Cepat Kredit.

No separate lending brand operated by the company was confirmed in current official materials.

The SEC’s recorded list of financing companies and online lending platforms connects Cepat Kredit Financing Inc. with the Cepat Kredit website and the same corporate registration details.

Is Cepat Kredit currently operating?

Cepat Kredit appears to be an active financing company.

Its current website publishes updated OFW and seafarer loan conditions, a branch directory, an online application portal and customer-service contacts. The company states that it has served more than 72,900 accounts and has a loan portfolio exceeding ₱1.8 billion.

Cepat Kredit Financing Inc. also appeared in the Credit Information Corporation’s May 2025 registration list at the testing stage of the CIC onboarding process. This indicates regulatory participation, although the May 2025 document did not yet classify the company as a submitting entity in production.

Cepat Kredit loan products

Cepat Kredit divides its products according to the borrower’s occupation and current location.

OFW Loan Personal

This product is intended for land-based OFWs who are:

  • preparing to leave the Philippines;
  • temporarily vacationing in the Philippines;
  • returning abroad under a valid employment arrangement.

A co-borrower is required and should generally be an immediate relative or another qualified person connected with the OFW.

OFW Loan Abroad

This product is intended for OFWs who are already working overseas.

For this structure, the qualified beneficiary or remittance recipient in the Philippines becomes the principal borrower, while the OFW abroad is treated as the co-borrower.

Seaman’s Loan Personal

This product is intended for seafarers who:

  • are currently in the Philippines;
  • are preparing to board a vessel;
  • have a valid employment contract.

The allottee or beneficiary receiving the seafarer’s allotment may become the principal borrower.

Seaman’s Loan Onboard

This product is intended for seafarers who have already boarded a vessel and are currently deployed.

The allottee or remittance beneficiary in the Philippines becomes the principal borrower, while the seafarer serves as the co-borrower.

OFW Loan Personal conditions

The current product page publishes the following conditions:

  • minimum loan amount: ₱40,000;
  • maximum loan amount: up to ₱700,000;
  • maximum repayment period: 12 months;
  • interest for skilled and unskilled workers: 2.5% per month;
  • interest for licensed professionals with a PRC ID: from 1.99% per month;
  • income requirement: basic monthly salary from ₱25,000;
  • applicant age: 21 to 59;
  • co-borrower required.

The product page states that the maximum amount is the lower applicable limit based on the borrower’s salary assessment and the ₱700,000 product ceiling. It currently refers to a limit of up to 150% of total monthly salary.

However, the current FAQ separately states that a land-based Personal OFW Loan may reach up to 200% of monthly salary. Because the two official pages are inconsistent, applicants should confirm the applicable salary multiplier in their written offer.

OFW Loan Abroad conditions

The current OFW Loan Abroad page publishes:

  • maximum amount: up to ₱700,000;
  • salary-based limit: up to 150% of total monthly salary;
  • maximum term: 12 months;
  • interest for skilled and unskilled workers: 2.5% per month;
  • interest for licensed professionals with a PRC ID: from 1.99% per month;
  • minimum basic monthly salary: ₱25,000;
  • minimum average remittance: ₱10,000 per month;
  • OFW and Philippine principal borrower age: 21 to 59.

The OFW must already be abroad and must have a qualified beneficiary or remittance recipient in the Philippines.

Seaman’s Loan Personal conditions

The current Seaman’s Loan Personal page publishes:

  • maximum amount: up to ₱1 million;
  • salary-based limit: up to 250% of total monthly salary, whichever is lower;
  • repayment period: 3 to 12 months;
  • interest for non-officer positions: 2.5% per month;
  • interest for officers: 1.99% per month;
  • minimum basic salary and overtime income: ₱30,000;
  • applicant age: 21 to 59;
  • co-borrower or qualified allottee required.

The seafarer should normally have a contract lasting at least three months. A shorter contract may still be submitted for individual approval.

Seaman’s Loan Onboard conditions

The current Seaman’s Loan Onboard page publishes:

  • maximum amount: up to ₱1 million;
  • salary-based limit: up to 200% of total monthly salary;
  • repayment period: 3 to 12 months;
  • interest for non-officer positions: 2.5% per month;
  • interest for officers: 1.99% per month;
  • minimum basic salary and overtime income: ₱30,000;
  • applicant age: 21 to 59.

The seafarer should generally have at least two months remaining on the employment contract. For hotel and catering positions, the company requires at least three months remaining.

Comparison of Cepat Kredit products

Product Maximum amount Salary-based limit Term Published monthly interest
OFW Loan Personal ₱700,000 150% on product page; 200% in FAQ Up to 12 months 2.5%, or from 1.99% for PRC professionals
OFW Loan Abroad ₱700,000 Up to 150% Up to 12 months 2.5%, or from 1.99% for PRC professionals
Seaman’s Loan Personal ₱1 million Up to 250% 3–12 months 2.5% for non-officers; 1.99% for officers
Seaman’s Loan Onboard ₱1 million Up to 200% 3–12 months 2.5% for non-officers; 1.99% for officers

The maximum amount is not guaranteed. The approved principal may be lower because of income, contract length, remittance history, existing debts or the company’s credit assessment.

Borrowing-cost disclosure

Cepat Kredit publishes monthly interest rates rather than a complete standard APR table.

A monthly rate of 1.99% or 2.5% is not sufficient on its own to determine the final borrowing cost. The actual total may depend on:

  • approved principal;
  • loan term;
  • interest-calculation method;
  • processing or documentary charges;
  • insurance or other optional services;
  • payment schedule;
  • applicable taxes;
  • late-payment charges.

Applicants should request a Disclosure Statement showing:

  • principal;
  • net proceeds;
  • monthly interest rate;
  • effective interest rate;
  • total finance charge;
  • all deductions;
  • installment amounts;
  • total amount payable.

The company states that neither its employees nor its loan consultants charge a fee simply to submit a loan application.

This does not necessarily mean that an approved loan has no processing, documentary or other disclosed charges. The complete cost must be checked in the individual contract.

Who can apply for an OFW loan?

A land-based OFW applicant should generally meet the following conditions:

  • age from 21 to 59;
  • valid Philippine passport;
  • valid overseas employment contract;
  • valid visa or work permit;
  • minimum basic salary of ₱25,000;
  • confirmed flight or deployment information for a pre-departure loan;
  • qualified co-borrower or beneficiary in the Philippines.

For an OFW already abroad, the company also requires a remittance history averaging at least ₱10,000 per month.

Who can apply for a seafarer loan?

A seafarer should generally meet the following conditions:

  • age from 21 to 59;
  • valid Philippine passport;
  • valid Seaman’s Book;
  • DMW-validated employment contract;
  • basic salary and overtime income of at least ₱30,000;
  • sufficient remaining contract period;
  • qualified allottee, remittance beneficiary or immediate relative in the Philippines.

Officer positions may qualify for the lower published monthly interest rate of 1.99%.

Co-borrower requirements

Cepat Kredit requires a co-borrower or Philippine principal borrower for its OFW and seafarer products.

Depending on the loan, the person may be:

  • an immediate relative;
  • an allottee;
  • a remittance beneficiary;
  • a common-law spouse;
  • another qualified person receiving money from the OFW or seafarer.

The Philippine borrower or co-borrower should generally be between 21 and 59 years old.

The company may request:

  • two valid IDs;
  • proof of billing;
  • proof of relationship;
  • proof that the person receives the remittance or allotment.

Documents for OFW Loan Personal

The principal OFW may need to provide:

  • valid Philippine passport;
  • two valid IDs, including at least one primary ID;
  • proof of billing;
  • DMW-validated contract;
  • Certificate of Employment, salary certificate or payslip;
  • valid visa or work permit;
  • resident card when applicable;
  • ticket or flight details.

The co-borrower may need:

  • two valid primary IDs;
  • proof of billing when residing at a different address;
  • proof of relationship or beneficiary status.

Documents for OFW Loan Abroad

For an OFW already abroad, the company may request:

  • valid Philippine passport;
  • valid visa or work permit;
  • DMW-validated contract;
  • Certificate of Employment, salary certificate or payslip;
  • valid resident card when applicable;
  • authorization letter;
  • latest three months of remittance records.

The Philippine principal borrower may need:

  • two valid IDs;
  • proof of billing.

Documents for Seaman’s Loan Personal

The seafarer may need:

  • valid ID;
  • proof of billing;
  • DMW-validated contract;
  • valid Philippine passport;
  • valid Seaman’s Book.

The co-borrower or allottee may need:

  • two valid IDs;
  • proof of billing;
  • proof of relationship.

Documents for Seaman’s Loan Onboard

For an onboard seafarer, the company may request:

  • DMW-validated contract;
  • valid Philippine passport;
  • valid Seaman’s Book;
  • authorization letter;
  • latest allotment certificate;
  • boarding pass or embarkation stamp.

The Philippine principal borrower may need:

  • two valid IDs;
  • proof of billing.

Accepted IDs

Cepat Kredit’s FAQ lists the following primary IDs:

  • Philippine passport;
  • Driver’s License or Student Permit;
  • UMID;
  • National ID;
  • SSS ID;
  • Seaman’s Book;
  • PRC ID.

Examples of secondary IDs include:

  • NBI Clearance;
  • Voter’s ID or Voter’s Certificate;
  • current employer’s company ID;
  • School ID;
  • Postal ID;
  • Senior Citizen ID;
  • Police Clearance;
  • TIN ID;
  • PhilHealth ID;
  • Barangay ID;
  • AMOSUP ID;
  • Resident ID.

The required combination depends on the selected product and the applicant’s circumstances.

Accepted proof of billing

The company lists the following examples:

  • electricity bill;
  • water bill;
  • landline bill;
  • cable bill;
  • fixed internet bill.

When the bill is not in the applicant’s name, additional proof of residence may be accepted, such as:

  • Barangay Certificate, Clearance or ID;
  • marriage certificate;
  • Lazada or Shopee delivery receipt;
  • child’s School ID;
  • valid ID showing the current address;
  • credit-card or postpaid-mobile bill.

How to apply for a Cepat Kredit loan

1. Choose the correct loan product

The applicant should first determine whether the application concerns:

  • a land-based OFW in the Philippines;
  • an OFW already abroad;
  • a seafarer preparing to board;
  • a seafarer already onboard.

The requirements, borrower structure and salary multiplier differ between these products.

2. Submit the application

Cepat Kredit provides four application channels:

  • online application through the company portal;
  • official Facebook page;
  • walk-in application at a branch;
  • assistance from a verified Cepat Kredit loan consultant.

A loan consultant should not charge an application fee.

3. Complete the borrower and co-borrower details

The applicant enters the requested personal, employment, contract and income information.

The Philippine co-borrower, allottee or beneficiary must also provide the required information and documents.

4. Submit the documents

The applicant should provide clear and current copies of:

  • identification documents;
  • employment contract;
  • salary or income evidence;
  • visa, work permit or Seaman’s Book;
  • proof of billing;
  • remittance or allotment documents;
  • relationship documents when required.

Incomplete requirements can delay the assessment.

5. Wait for verification

Cepat Kredit may verify:

  • identity;
  • employer and contract;
  • salary;
  • deployment status;
  • remittance or allotment history;
  • relationship between borrowers;
  • current address;
  • repayment capacity.

The company retains the right to approve, reduce or decline an application.

6. Review the offer

Before signing, the borrower should check:

  • approved principal;
  • amount actually to be released;
  • monthly and effective interest rates;
  • loan period;
  • monthly amortization;
  • total repayment;
  • fees and deductions;
  • payment methods;
  • overdue charges.

The Disclosure Statement and financing agreement take priority over general figures published on the website.

7. Sign the documents and receive the funds

After approval, the borrowers complete the required agreement and disbursement process.

The precise release method is not fully described on the public product pages and should be confirmed with the assigned Cepat Kredit representative.

How long does approval take?

The official website provides two different processing estimates.

The homepage states that approval may take approximately one to three days. The FAQ states that the company aims to provide approval within one day after all complete requirements have been submitted.

These are estimated service periods rather than guaranteed deadlines.

Processing may take longer when:

  • documents are incomplete;
  • the contract cannot be verified;
  • the applicant is already abroad;
  • remittance records are missing;
  • additional credit checks are required;
  • the co-borrower’s documents are incomplete.

Cepat Kredit Mobile App

Cepat Kredit provides a mobile application that existing and prospective customers can use to access loan services.

The company’s FAQ states that customers can use the application to:

  • track a loan application;
  • view loan details;
  • check the payment schedule;
  • review paid and unpaid installments;
  • obtain the payment-reference number.

To track an account, the customer enters the Loan Application ID and date of birth.

The official website promotes downloads through Google Play and Huawei AppGallery. Recent official social-media materials also refer to Apple App Store availability, but an independently verifiable Philippine App Store page was not located during this review.

Customers should follow only the application links published by Cepat Kredit’s official website or verified social-media account.

Loan repayment

Cepat Kredit states that customers can obtain their payment-reference number from the mobile application.

The FAQ expressly identifies:

  • GCash;
  • ECPay;
  • other payment partners shown by the company.

For borrowers or family members outside the Philippines, the company states that payments may also be made through iRemit locations in:

  • Australia;
  • Canada;
  • Hong Kong;
  • Italy;
  • Japan;
  • Singapore;
  • Taiwan;
  • the United Kingdom.

The borrower should use only the payment instructions shown in:

  • the financing agreement;
  • the Cepat Kredit Mobile App;
  • verified company communication;
  • the official payment-reference record.

Money should not be sent to an unidentified personal bank account or e-wallet.

Early repayment

The public website does not publish a complete standard early-settlement policy.

A borrower planning to settle the loan before maturity should request a written calculation containing:

  • remaining principal;
  • accrued interest;
  • unpaid fees;
  • early-settlement charge, if any;
  • total payoff amount;
  • calculation date.

The account should not be considered closed until Cepat Kredit confirms that the balance is zero.

Late payment

The public product pages do not publish one universal late-payment penalty.

The financing agreement should specify:

  • overdue interest;
  • fixed or percentage-based penalties;
  • collection charges;
  • returned-payment charges;
  • legal expenses;
  • possible acceleration of the balance.

Borrowers expecting repayment difficulty should contact Cepat Kredit before the due date and request any proposed arrangement in writing.

Branch network

Cepat Kredit operates a head office in Pasig and publishes branches and partner hubs across:

  • North Luzon;
  • Greater Manila Area;
  • South Luzon;
  • Visayas;
  • Mindanao.

The branch directory includes local phone numbers and email addresses for individual offices. The current head-office schedule is Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Applicants should verify the current branch address before travelling.

Company registration

Company: Cepat Kredit Financing Inc.
Brand: Cepat Kredit
SEC Registration Number: CS201909976
Certificate of Authority Number: 1223
Certificate of Authority date: August 13, 2019

The company remained included in the SEC list of registered financing companies dated August 31, 2024. The SEC also previously listed the Cepat Kredit online platform under the same company, registration number and authority number.

The Certificate of Authority confirms that the company is authorized to operate as a financing company. It does not guarantee approval, the maximum amount or the lowest advertised interest rate.

Cepat Kredit Financing contacts

Company: Cepat Kredit Financing Inc.
Brand: Cepat Kredit
Company and product website: www.cepatkreditfinancing.com
Application and customer portal: www.cepatkredit.com
Android application: go.cepatkredit.com/app-android
Huawei application: appgallery.huawei.com/app/C114211289
Customer-service email: [email protected]
Mobile numbers: +63 917 822 7598 and +63 919 059 9599
Landline: +63 2 8841 2374
Business hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Head office: Unit 2402, Jollibee Plaza, F. Ortigas Jr. Road, San Antonio, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1605, Metro Manila, Philippines
Official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/CepatKreditFinancing

The company and brand are the same commercial operation. The longer corporate domain provides product information, while the shorter domain is used for applications, login and loan tracking.

Is CEPAT KREDIT FINANCING INC. Legit?

Yes, the CEPAT KREDIT FINANCING INC. is legit. It registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), with Registration No. Cs201909976 and Certificate of Authority No. 1223. To verify this information, you may also visit the official SEC website.

If you want to file a complaint against "CEPAT KREDIT FINANCING INC.", you may leave a review or contact the SEC by email at [email protected] or by calling the SEC Call Center at 02-5322-7696.


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