Your bank receives a high-value MSME loan application that fits your risk criteria, but due to funding limitations, you must stall the approval. Meanwhile, you find ideal co-lending partners who are ready to share the funding and loan management. However, your current system cannot manage multi-partner workflows, automated settlements, or track compliance for each participant. […]
Why Loan Delinquency is a Wake-Up Call for MFI Lenders and the Industry
Did you know that rising loan delinquency rates can lead to significant opportunity costs and damage the reputation of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs)? According to a recent Business Standard report, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) focusing on microfinance may face higher credit costs due to increasing loan delinquencies. In addition, the asset growth of these companies is […]
4 Ways Co-lending Can Strengthen the Indian MSME System
Did you know there are around 64 million micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India? Additionally, MSMEs contribute around 30% of the total GDP and account for 31% of the country’s workforce, highlighting their indispensable role in India’s economic growth in recent years. Yet, MSME credit penetration in India is only 14%, which begs […]
10 Ways Peer-to-Peer Lending is Challenging RBI’s Traditional Lending Regulations
Peer-to-peer lending (P2P lending) is disrupting the traditional financial framework, but not without raising concerns about regulatory oversight and borrower-lender protections. Unlike regulated banks, which must adhere to the strict RBI guidelines for documentation, credit assessment, and compliance, P2P platforms often operate with minimal requirements. While seemingly beneficial for quick access to funds, this relaxed […]