Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending became a global phenomenon after the 2008 financial crash, emerging as a reliable alternative to traditional financial institutions including banks. While P2P lending businesses started entering the Indian market in 2014, it wasn’t until 2017 when the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued guidelines suggesting that all P2P service providers must be […]
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 […]
Rеsponsiblе Financе: ͏RBI͏’s Cal͏l f͏or Ethica͏l Practicеs in Both Lending and Bor͏row͏ing
With banks a͏nd fintech companies i͏ncrеasi͏ngly rе͏lying on artificial int͏еlligе͏nc͏е (AI) a͏nd machinе lеarning (M͏L͏) to as͏sеss crеditworthin͏еs͏s,͏ t͏hеrе’s a prеssing nееd to foc͏us on͏ rеspon͏siblе lending practicеs. However, thе͏ problеm is t͏hat whilе tеchno͏logy ͏advancеs͏ rapidly, ͏е͏thica͏l standar͏ds oftеn lag bеhind. This imbalance can lead to issues for both lеndеrs and borrowеrs. Let us […]
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 […]
Leveraging Cloud Integration for Reporting and Analytics in Loan Management Software
If there is any secret to staying long-relevant in a highly competitive sector, adaptability and flexibility come at the top. The old traditional practices of manual data handling and driving insights have often hindered scalability in lending businesses. In this scenario, cloud Integration emerges as a powerful solution for addressing these shortfalls. Cloud computing can […]
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 […]