Traditional credit scoring, led by CIBIL and other bureaus, has been the backbone of lending decisions for many decades. However, with the undeserved and new-to-credit segments’ increasing need (and demand) for loans and the microfinance delinquency rate moving up to 4.3% in 2024, lenders are realising that single scores only tell half the story about […]
In 2023, India’s gross non-performing assets (NPAs) stoo͏d at͏ o͏ver ₹6 lak͏h crore. Muc͏h ͏of͏ this is blamed ͏on late detection ͏of credit stress. Ac͏cording to the RBI’s Finan͏c͏ial St͏abili͏ty Repo͏rt, early detecti͏on mecha͏nisms could hav͏e prevented the accumulation of bad loans. Yet, many lenders s͏ti͏ll s͏truggl͏e with setting up robu͏st early warning signals in […]
As lenders scale their operations, it becomes more important for them to gauge a borrower’s creditworthiness with accuracy. Otherwise, it can lead to the growth of non-performing assets (NPAs) and more delinquencies. As of March 2024, the percentage of gross non-performing assets (GNPA) in India was as follows: 1.2% per personal loan, 6.2% in the […]
Credit appraisal is an integral componеnt of thе lеnding еcosystеm in India, еnabling financial institutions to assеss borrowеrs’ crеditworthinеss in-dеpth. This is a major tool that lеndеrs usе to rеducе thе risks connеctеd with non-rеpaymеnt. This is also important because it gives borrowers access to funds on favourablе terms and conditions. This framework, supеrvisеd by […]
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 […]
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 […]
The balance sheet is a crucial financial statement that reflects a company’s financial health at any given time. Balance sheet analysis examines a business’s balance sheet to evaluate its financial health and performance. It also involves analysing the composition and valuation of assets, the nature and maturity of liabilities, and the relationship between debt and […]
Digital innovation and fintech have made life easier than ever. There is hardly any waiting in the line. You can simply book tickets, order groceries, or even secure a loan in minutes – all from the comfort of your home. The instant loan market in India is making financial help more accessible than ever with […]
Imagine applying for a loan to start your dream business. The lender is excited about your idea, but they need one crucial thing: proof that you can afford to repay the loan. That’s where income verification comes in – a crucial step in the credit appraisal system which determines your ability to handle the financial responsibility. […]
Lenders face several challenges concerning the credit risk management process. Some of these include inadequate data quality, lack of skilled underwriting personnel, lack of data security, lack of inclusive risk assessment strategies, and poor compliance monitoring frameworks. These multiple challenges converge into one major challenge – the inability to appraise potential borrowers’ creditworthiness accurately. In […]
