India’s commercial lending sector has been on a steady growth path recently, with the numbers showing impressive record: gross banking credit increased to ₹143.3 lakh crore, more than ₹1.4 lakh crore worth of loan was sanctioned online just in 2023, and CIBIL expects NBFC loan books to grow by 13 to 15% during FY25-FY26. While […]
Proprietary vs SaaS-based Loan Management System: What Suits Lenders Better?
The right Loan Management System (LMS) often dictates lenders’ operational efficiency, compliance, and ability to scale. However, as digital lending grows, many lenders wonder whether to opt for an in-house, proprietary LMS or a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) approach. In India alone, the digital lending platform market is expected to reach USD 2.38 billion by 2030, growing […]
Modern͏ Loan Mana͏gement System:͏ Breaking D͏own t͏he ͏Essentia͏l Components
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the total credit to the private sector grew by 12.5% year-on-year in January 2025, reflecting the rising demand for loans across various sectors. To meet t͏his͏ deman͏d, fin͏ancial institutions and lenders are͏ in͏creasingly relying on r͏obust Loan Mana͏gement System (LMS)͏. But͏ what͏ exactly i͏s ͏a ͏modern Loan […]
Data-Driven Decisioning: Revolutionising MSME Lending Strategies
The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector has emerged as the cornerstone of the global economy, accounting for 70% of total employment. 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 […]
Managing Loan Delinquency: Wake-Up Call for MFI Lenders
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 […]
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Despite their best efforts, established banks often suffer from manual approaches and outdated processes.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 […]