The co-lending model has become one of the most effective growth channels for NBFCs looking to scale their loan books without proportionally scaling their balance sheets. Banks bring the capital; NBFCs bring the customer reach, origination infrastructure, and last-mile servicing capability. On paper, the arrangement works cleanly. In practice, the operational complexity of running a […]
Lending Life Cycle in Co-Lending Models: Syncing Bank-NBFC Workflows
A borrower submits one application through an NBFC’s digital platform. The NBFC’s Loan Origination System (LOS) approves based on bureau data and bank statement analysis. The partner bank’s credit system rejects the same applicant using different underwriting parameters. Neither institution knows about the mismatch until the borrower calls three weeks later. This repeats across co-lending […]
When Your Best MSME Client Needs ₹2 Crore But Your Limit is ₹1.5 Crore
Your credit manager flags a loan application during morning review. The borrower has been with you for three years, maintains 100% repayment consistency across two existing loans totalling ₹80 lakh, and now needs ₹2 crore for warehouse expansion. Your exposure limit for this borrower: ₹1.5 crore. Walking away means handing a relationship you built to […]
Revolutionising EMIs: How CLOU (Credit Line on UPI) is Redefining India’s Credit Landscape
The launch of UPI in 2016 has transformed the financial landscape in India. However, there remained a gap in how the credit was accessed. India’s credit access and repayment system is a lengthy and cumbersome process that feels like a trap more than a solution. The introduction of CLOU (Credit Line on UPI) is set […]
10 Compelling Reasons to Embrace Data Analytics in Bill Discounting for Lending
The smooth functioning of a business depends on many aspects, one of them being the availability of adequate liquidity at all times. Bill discounting is a short-term financing option that helps entrepreneurs access quick cash and maintain healthy liquidity to fund growth and cover the regular expenses of their startups and businesses. In the current […]
Can Co-Lending Be the Catalyst for the Resurgence of India’s MSME Sector?
The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector contributes significantly to India’s growth trajectory, provides resilience to the economy, and generates a substantial number of jobs. A total of 633.9 lakh MSMEs employed 93,94,957 people in the financial year 2022, as per IBEF. The sector has played a vital role in generating employment in rural […]