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Loan applicants often submit numerous PDF bank statements. Lenders use web-based financial analysis software to quickly extract and analyse data from these documents, assessing cash flow and creditworthiness. PDFs may include identity documents, statements, invoices, and Goods & Service Tax Returns (GSTR). However, a growing challenge for lenders is verifying whether the PDFs are authentic. […]
Due to several factors, lenders are now more likely than ever to make poor risk assessment decisions. These include the speed at which lenders aim to approve loan applications, the growing potential for loan fraud, and increasing delinquent debt. Also, unexpected market downturns and opportunity costs contribute to the risk factors. Moreover, as lenders scale, […]
In a dynamic environment, several external factors — from market downturns to operational disruptions — can impact a borrower’s repayment ability. Thus, lenders must build credit appraisal systems that account for multiple risks and are robust enough to handle worst-case scenarios. Leveraging superior bank statement analysis and financial data analytics software empowers lenders to strengthen […]
Do you know we have used online banking for almost 20 years? Time has flown very quickly, but the financial sector has changed significantly throughout the years. The demographic shift among young people is influencing the developments in the fintech industry. Younger consumers’ preference for individualised and digitised financial services is transforming the banking landscape. […]
In financial analysis, every decision–from investments and risk assessments to strategic planning–relies on the accuracy and reliability of your data. Data quality and intеgrity arе cruciаl bеcausе dеcisions arе mаdе basеd on thе insights dеrivеd frоm thе data. If the data is inaccuratе, incomplеtе, and inconsistent, it can lead to faulty analysis and potentially erroneous […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) has immense potential to transform operations across all industries, including banking and lending. Employing AI in their day-to-day functioning helps banks reduce costs, increase productivity, improve decision-making, spot fraud, and be more customer-centric. A Business Insider report suggests that nearly 80% of banks are aware of AI’s conceivable benefits in banking. Another […]
With over 9,000 registered lending fintechs, India has the third-largest fintech ecosystem worldwide. The notable rise in fintech companies can be attributed to several factors including high internet penetration, incompetent banks and financial institutions, evolving consumer behaviour, and favourable regulatory policies. Additionally, India’s large unbanked or underserved population coupled with a thriving startup ecosystem has […]
As the lending industry continues to grow, risk assessment and management will emerge as one of the top functions, enabling lenders to build sustainable, profitable businesses. Managing risk effectively can help companies prevent the growth of non-performing assets (NPAs), loan fraud, lending scams, and other negative consequences. Financial technology will play a key role in […]
Latest reports suggest that around 67% of Indians have applied for a personal loan at some point in their lives. Furthermore, India’s consumer borrowings have surged in recent years as more people fulfil their aspirations, including travel, buying a new car, building a house, and more. As a result, traditional and non-traditional lenders, including banks, […]
Accurately assessing the borrower’s creditworthiness is necessary for a lender’s long-term success and stability. It is an integral part of the lending process; accuracy and promptness are two key aspects to consider in the credit appraisal process. Credit appraisal or credit assessment involves a comprehensive evaluation of the applicant’s credit history, financial capacity, and ability […]
