In corporate loan underwriting, collateral acts as a safety net for lenders, reducing the risk of loss, and making sure that the lender can recover their funds if a borrower defaults. Typically, the size of the loan a lender provides ranges from 70% to 90% of the collateral’s value. This significant margin shows the importance […]
Rate Cut Conundrum: Did RBI’s Move Benefit Banks?
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) rate-setting panel, recently met to decide whether reducing the lending interest rate for banks was the right move to combat rising inflation and economic slowdown. The news that the current repo rate of 6.5% may be reduced raised widespread concern within the banking sector […]
How Does a Loan Origination System Integrate with Legacy Systems?
As banking and lending become more inclusive and personalised, financial institutions continuously seek innovative solutions to streamline operations. One solution that has gained significant popularity in helping lenders improve their operations is the loan origination system (LOS). As per an IBSi report, over 55% of banks say the limitations of their existing core solutions are […]
Top 10 Features Every Modern Loan Origination System Should Have
Lending has changed dramatically with the rise of digital technology, and a modern Loan Origination System (LOS) plays a key role in this transformation. Traditional loan processes, relying on paperwork and manual input, have given way to automated, streamlined operations. A powerful LOS becomes indispensable as more lenders adopt technology to improve efficiency. But what […]
Data-Driven Decisioning: Revolutionising MSME Lending Strategies
The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector has emerged as the cornerstone of the global economy, powering 70% of the workforce. According to an IFC report, 63 million Indian MSMEs contribute 30% of the GDP and provide jobs to 110 million people. Despite this, MSMEs often struggle with credit due to limited credit history, […]
Unmasking Financial Fraud: How Finezza Empowers Lenders
The financial fraud scenario in India is becoming more complex with the increasing sophistication of threats. As per RBI, banking frauds shot up 166% in FY24, with over 36,000 cases reported. This represents millions in losses and countless hours spent tracking fraudulent schemes that plague the lending sector. Digital lending has transformed credit access in […]