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How Finpass SMS Analyser Enables Instant Credit Decisions

Learn how transaction SMS analysis helps assess thin-file customers, reducing default rates by 35% while expanding lending reach to underserved segments

SMS Analyser
February 20, 2024
7 min read
How Finpass SMS Analyser Enables Instant Credit Decisions
SMS Analyser|Credit Assessment

The Challenge

Assessing credit risk for customers with limited credit history remains one of the biggest challenges in lending.

  • High rejection rates for thin-file and new-to-credit customers
  • Limited data available from traditional credit bureaus
  • Growing demand for instant personal loans
  • Higher default rates in the thin-file segment
  • Need for alternative data sources for accurate risk assessment

The Solution

Finpass SMS Analyser extracts valuable financial insights from transaction SMS messages to build a comprehensive credit profile.

Transaction Mining

Extract bank transactions, UPI payments, and wallet transactions from SMS messages

EMI Detection

Identify existing loan EMIs, credit card dues, and recurring payment obligations

Spending Patterns

Analyze spending behavior, merchant categories, and financial discipline

Income Signals

Detect salary credits, business receipts, and other income indicators

How It Works

1

User Consent

Secure permission-based access to transaction SMS via mobile SDK

2

Smart Parsing

AI-powered parsing of SMS messages to extract structured financial data

3

Credit Scoring

Generate alternative credit scores based on SMS-derived financial behavior

4

Real-time Decision

Instant credit decisions with confidence scores and risk flags

The Results

SMS Analyser enables lenders to serve previously underserved customer segments profitably.

35%
Lower Defaults

Significant reduction in default rates for thin-file customers

25%
Higher Approvals

Increased approval rate for new-to-credit customers

<2 min
Decision Time

Instant credit decisions with comprehensive risk assessment

50%
More Coverage

Extended reach to previously unserviceable segments

"SMS Analyser opened up a whole new market for us. We can now confidently lend to customers we previously had to turn away due to lack of credit history."

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