No lender wants to enter into a shaky alliance by giving out money to an applicant with poor track records. Still, no lender wants to let go of a chance to earn better revenues by lending money to an applicant either. So, how does a lender assess a loan application when the applicant has no […]
Why Using A Credit Score From A Single Credit Bureau Isn’t Good Enough
When it comes to deciding the creditworthiness of a person applying for a loan, the credit score plays a very important role. Whether it’s for business, or major financial investments such as buying a house, or a car, most lending institutions consider the credit score as an eligibility criterion. Not just that – telecom/mobile companies […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Price of Unchecked Growth: RBI Governor Warns NBFCs
Today, a growing number of Non-banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) face immense pressure to drive higher returns. In the pursuit of this goal, some NBFCs are engaging in irregular practices, which can invite strict action by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). For instance, the RBI recently imposed restrictions on four NBFCs that were charging exorbitantly […]
The Digital Lending Revolution: Startups vs. Big Banks
Despite their best efforts, established banks often suffer from manual approaches and outdated processes. Vis-a-vis modern customer expectations of a quick approval time and flexible digital lending, these barriers usually force borrowers to seek alternate solutions. Fintech startups and lending businesses aim to close this exact gap. But the question is, how well-stacked are the […]