A recent Saral Finance survey suggests that around 67% of Indians have taken a loan at some stage to meet their financial requirements. That is a whopping 938 million people. Worryingly, the number of wilful defaulters has increased steadily over the last five years shooting to Rs 353,874 crore involving more than 16,500 accounts as […]
Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) account for around 30% of the economy, making them one of the most important sectors in India. These businesses also play an important role in safeguarding the cultural heritage of different communities, driving innovation, and generating jobs. With more than 600 lakh MSMEs spread across the country, cash flow […]
Automation has positively impacted industries and has significantly contributed to the growth in the financial services domain. Lenders benefit from automating the entire lending process, including debt recovery. Replacing manual processes with automated collection procedures improves efficiency and helps lenders stay profitable. As per reports, Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPAs) of Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) reduced […]
One of the top risks in lending is the inability of borrowers to repay loans on time and in full. Hence, debt recovery is one of the most important aspects of the lending life cycle. However, traditional debt recovery methods tend to be more reactive. For example, lenders may outsource this role to external agencies, […]
Recently, the RBI has pointed out cases where bank loan rates have been excessively charged, emphasising the need for reform. Addressing this pressing issue, the central bank has taken a stand against unfair lending practices through a recent directive to restore transparency and fairness to the lending process. The lending practices in India have evolved […]
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 […]
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 […]
Regulations have always played an important role in the growth trajectory of lenders across the world. In India, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sets guidelines to ensure the smooth and ethical functioning of lending players and fair practices for borrowers. Recent news reports indicate that the RBI is taking strict action against lenders who […]
