Despite their best efforts, established banks often suffer from manual approaches and outdated processes.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 […]
Exploring the Potential of Decentralised Finance (DeFi) in Loan Management
Decentralised Finance (DeFi) is an umbrella term for a financial system built on blockchain technology. It aims to provide an open, permissionless, and decentralised alternative to traditional financial setups. Compared to the conventional loan management process, DeFi lending does away with intermediaries, connecting the lender and the borrower directly. The global decentralised finance market was […]
Some Ethical Considerations in AI-Driven Bank Statement Analysis
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to become an integral part of the financial landscape, including balance sheet analysis for decision-making. AI-powered solutions can help lenders improve efficiency by reducing processing time and increasing productivity. While its integration offers numerous benefits, the use of AI in the financial domain also raises some ethical concerns like the […]
How Is Alternative Credit Data Transforming Credit Underwriting?
India’s economic growth hinges on the success of more than 633.9 lakh micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) which account for nearly 30% of gross value added (GVA) in India’s gross domestic product (GDP). Despite their valuable contribution, access to credit remains one of the major barriers for MSMEs, particularly unorganised MSMEs due to lack […]
How Transaction Data Analysis Promotes Trust and Accountability in Lending
As the lending industry becomes more competitive, transparency and accountability in decision-making are critical for a productive and long-term relationship between stakeholders. Customers want to make informed decisions and feel empowered when making a choice. In this scenario, transaction data analysis can strengthen the relationship between lenders and borrowers. It gives lenders critical insights and […]
Scaling Your Lending Business with Cloud-Based Lending Software: A Growth Strategy
In the last five years, the lending industry has grown increasingly competitive, with banks, lending platforms, payment apps, and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) competing for a piece of the pie. Simultaneously, there’s great potential for data-driven, future-thinking lenders to accelerate growth by capitalising on under-tapped market opportunities. For instance, the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise […]