Co-Lending Models (CLM) is a revolutionary method of lending that has the potential to change the financial sector’s landscape in India. CLM entails cooperation between established financial institutions, including banks, and online lending platforms, utilizing each other’s advantages to offer more open and inclusive credit options.
According to research by EY, the fintech industry in India will generate $200 billion in revenue by 2030. Fintech is at its pinnacle now more than ever due to the nation’s increasing need and demand for digital and financial inclusion.
CLM: What problems does it solve?
The Co-lending model was initiated with the means to ease the lives of people living in that sector of the economy that is not familiar with or used to the idea of banking operations. With the implementation of CLMs, let’s understand the problems it solves:
- Reaching credit-deprived communities:
Out of 68% of India’s population living in rural areas, 28% are without financial literacy and internet-enabled smartphones. These people can, however, through CLMs get access to lending products without having to go through any hassle. Further, there are many people with no credit history. Co-lending models can help overcome this problem by using alternative data sources and sharing risk between lenders, making it easier for unbanked individuals to obtain loans.
- Dissemination of knowledge:
One of the main reasons that are responsible for a huge amount of underserved population is lack of knowledge. In addition to providing loans, NBFCs, and fintech go the extra mile to ensure their customers understand the terms and conditions of the contract before they sign, thus contributing to financial literacy.
- Cost cutting:
In order to make the lending process more efficient, with CLMs, consumers don’t have to pay high-interest rates. Co-lending models can help reduce interest rates by allowing multiple lenders to share the risk and distribute the interest charges across multiple parties.
Future of Lending in India: Is it CLM?
As per research by Forbes, co-lending allows these two pillars of the economy – NBFCs and banks, to unite and act as one to provide the best to the whole economy. Statistically speaking, by FY23, the co-lending model is expected to generate approximately Rs. 300 billion.
Indian co-lending arrangements will likely undergo several innovations, with digital financial literacy, as well as credit penetration, being two of the government’s top priorities. Overall, co-lending models have the potential to address many of the challenges facing the lending industry in India and could become an important part of the future of lending in India.
Conclusion
Co-Lending Models stand out as a promising solution to satisfy the various credit demands of people and enterprises across the nation as the Indian financial ecosystem develops further. This cooperative strategy promotes economic growth while simultaneously capturing the shifting dynamics of a digitally empowered economy.
