All businesses aim to embrace the use of modern software technology to ease their core functions and enhance profitability. This includes lending businesses like banks, NBFCs, and MFIs. Fintechs are companies that are an amalgam of technology and financial functions to offer streamlined financial products/services that were previously available only through heavily-regulated, traditional financial institutions. […]
Why Lenders Shouldn’t Shy Away from MSME Digital Lending
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises sector is the backbone for developing nations like India. In fact, Indian MSMEs are currently working to strengthen their presence across sectors while simultaneously expanding their footprint globally. The consistent progress of the MSME sector is closely related to India’s pursuit of becoming a global economic power. However, progress and […]
Role of Banks Statement Analysis in Lending Risk Management
A bank statement gives a view of all the transactions undertaken by the account holder including deposits, withdrawals, transfers, debit card payments, interest earned, bank service fees, as well as the other installments they are paying over a fixed span of time. All prospective lenders ask for a copy of the applicant’s bank statement from […]
What Makes Finezza the Ideal Corporate Lending Solution?
Weakening demand and a series of defaults have left NBFCs gasping for breath. Banks have been wary of providing them much needed cash due to spiralling NPA volumes. The overall business sentiment in the market has been affected. The lack of liquidity has hit the corporate loan segment hard. Case in point: The top 500 […]
A Brief Trajectory of Fintech Revolution in India
Fintech is relatively a new term on the market. Gradually, it is shaping up into a massive industry that comprises both startups and prestigious financial institutions that strive to enhance the level of financial services. Credit cards were first launched in the 1950s, and it took ATMs a decade to change the way money was […]
How Should Banks Deal with Non Performing Assets (NPAs)?
Non-performing Assets (NPAs) are also known as defaults or bad loans. They result from lousy lending practices like lack of a thorough background check of borrowers for the repaying capacity, financial health, and intent to repay, etc. Sometimes, increased competition coerces banks to disburse unsecured loans. Apart from falling ROIs, NPAs can tarnish the reputation […]