India, a rapidly growing economy with over 1.4 billion people, faces significant challenges in financial inclusion. Since independence, its banking sector has evolved through four distinct phases: Pre-social banking (1950-1969), Social banking (1969-1990), and two Liberalisation periods (1990-2005, 2005-present). Despite rigorous efforts to attain financial inclusion, around 11% of India’s adult population is underbanked even […]
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 […]
Advancing Lending Operations: Supply Chain Financing Strategies
Traditionally, suppliers and buyers stand on opposite sides of the negotiating table when closing a business deal. However, they may need to adopt a more collaborative approach in certain circumstances. For instance, they may come together to apply for a business loan. Known as supply chain financing, this unique product enables the supplier to produce […]
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 […]
Microfinance Lending Gains Autonomy: RBI’s Move to Lift Pricing Caps
Recently, thе Rеsеrvе Bаnk of Indiа (RBI) tоok а grоundbrеаking stеp by lifting pricе cаps оn micrоfinаncе lending. This decision can exert аn significant impact on non-banking financial company-microfinance institutions (NBFC-MFIs). This stratеgic shift aims to harmonisе thе rеgulatory landscapе for all microfinancе lеndеrs, including banks, thеrеby crеating a morе lеvеl playing fiеld. Thе nеw […]
Finezza’s Document Identification Framework: Enhancing Lender Accuracy
When potential borrowers apply for a loan, they must submit a wide range of documents, from identity documents to financial documents such as bank statements. As the number of loan applicants escalates and the volume of documents grows, lenders face a unique challenge. They struggle to extract raw data efficiently, accurately, and quickly from such […]