Poonawalla Fincorp launches industry-first 24/7 digital loans for MSMEs
Poonawalla Fincorp announced the launch of Business Loan 24/7, an industry first digital loan solution backed by a pioneering digital risk assessment model tailored for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). This innovative offering provides instant approval with a risk-first approach and flexible repayment options.
Designed to address the credit needs of MSMEs with speed, convenience, and simplicity, Business Loan 24/7 offers a fully digital onboarding and approval journey through a Straight Through Processing (STP) model. This eliminates the need for branch visits or physical paperwork, delivering a user-friendly and secure experience across all touchpoints.
The offering leverages advanced analytics and a robust risk assessment framework, with an intended objective to enhance the evaluation of creditworthiness for self-employed and MSMEs. By using digitized information directly from the source, it strengthens risk assessment beyond conventional metrics, enabling responsible credit allocation to growth-ready enterprises.
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