Scorto Loan Manager SME vs. Axe Credit Portal

The difficulties associated with bad debts are especially significant for loans to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) when compared to other types of retail financing. To effectively address these challenges, it is crucial to utilize skilled personnel efficiently, a task that Scorto excels at. There is an urgent requirement to reduce the operational expenses linked to SME lending while also boosting overall operational efficiency. Given the fierce competition in the SME sector, it is vital to continuously refine credit strategies and accurately gauge performance metrics. A comprehensive financial evaluation of potential borrowers' businesses is essential, along with the automation of the loan application process for SMEs. Implementing pricing based on risk is critical, and it is equally important to carry out thorough credit risk assessments throughout each phase of the loan's lifecycle. Organizations must also prioritize the scoring, rating, and categorization of their clients. In addition, analyzing payment trends and evaluating credit risk entails estimating important parameters like the Probability of Default (PD), Exposure at Default (EAD), and Loss Given Default (LGD), which are necessary for determining Risk-Weighted Assets (RWA) in accordance with Basel II standards. Moreover, integrating tools that support cross-selling and upselling strategies should be a priority, in conjunction with effective business rules and process management tailored for SME lending. Regularly automated reassessments of default risk and key financial ratios are critical for obtaining an accurate analysis of SMEs. By adopting this thorough approach, organizations not only mitigate risks but also promote sustainable growth and stability within the SME lending sector, ensuring that they remain competitive in an ever-evolving market.

Founded in 2004, a global market-leading software provider focused on credit risk automation for lenders looking to provide an efficient, competitive, and seamless omnichannel financing journey. Axe Finance developed Axe Credit Portal – ACP – a future-proof AI- driven solution to automate the entire credit lifecycle from KYC to servicing including origination, credit scoring, and automatic decision-making. ACP is a multi-segment digital lending solution covering not only Retail, Commercial, Corporate, FIs, and Sovereign segments but also other specific types of lending such as Microfinance, BNPL, Embedded financing, Islamic finance, Green Loans, debt servicers & collectors. Axe Credit Portal – ACP – is a future-proof AI-driven solution to automate the loan process from KYC to servicing including scoring, automatic decisioning, limit management, and collateral management. ACP is a locally hosted or cloud-based solution for lenders looking to provide an efficient, competitive, and seamless omnichannel financing journey for all client segments (Retail, Commercial, Corporate, Sovereign, and FIs.) ACP is a multi-segment digital lending solution covering not only Retail, Commercial, Corporate, FIs, and Sovereign segments but also other specific types of lending such as Microfinance, BNPL, Embedded financing, Islamic finance, Green Loans, debt servicers & collectors. Axe Finance is the trusted partner of leading global banking institutions such as Société Générale, OTP Bank, APS Bank, Arab National Bank, Al Rajhi Bank, Saudi EXIM Bank, QNB, ADCB, FAB, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait, Bangkok Bank, Vietcombank, VIB, Permata Bank, BRED Bank Cambodia, Fidelity Bank, Polaris Bank, African Development Bank Group. among many others.