We know about ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ (BNPL). We know about platforms that allow us to pay rent using a credit card. If we combine these two products, a resulting permutation could be ‘Rent Now, Pay Later’ (RNPL). Transfer Rent on credit. And credit comes through a loan and not a credit card. Such a… Continue Reading
RBI has come out with additional guidelines on digital lending. This is much needed. All of us have read news of unsuspecting borrowers being threatened for loan repayment. All kinds of methods were used to embarrass and harass borrowers. A few borrowers even ended their lives in the face of this continuous intimidation. Access to… Continue Reading
If you use BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later) service or cards from Slice or Uni Pay, this development will interest you. BNPL has emerged as a competitor to credit cards. Easy onboarding. Seamless and convenient process. Easy repayment terms. Instant credit. Who needs a credit card? However, RBI, in its latest notification to non-bank PPI… Continue Reading
While digital lending apps are all the rage, I am a bit paranoid even about downloading and browsing through such apps. I worry about the Machiavellian design of their user interface and that I may be fooled into taking a loan I didn’t want. And while it may sound surprising, this can happen. Recently, I… Continue Reading
There are many apps that are ready to provide you quick loans. The experience is seamless. Everything gets done on the app/website. How does everything work? Do these apps lend on their own or they are acting as agents? If any website or a mobile application is offering you a loan, one of the following… Continue Reading