Credit files can be months old by the time you approve a loan. See what real-time credit data in the Philippines catches that files miss.
The SEC’s five-year moratorium on new OLP licenses is over. Here is what international lenders doing market-entry due diligence on the Philippines need to know — including why collections is the hardest capability to get right, and how real-time credit data changes the equation.
MANILA, Philippines – Honey Loan, an online lending platform that is part of the global financial technology company Ecofinance, has integrated with the LenderLink credit data network as it expands its footprint in the Philippines. The move comes as digital lenders face increasing pressure to grow responsibly while maintaining fast approvals and strong portfolio performance. […]
The SEC’s new interest rate ceiling for small, short-term loans isn’t just another compliance requirement — it’s a market reset that rewards lenders who compete on fairness, transparency and outcomes instead of price. The opportunity: Respond with smarter lending practices, not simply tighter approval gates, and the industry can strengthen consumer trust while keeping legitimate […]
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – – LenderLink, the Philippines’ first real-time credit data network, continues to expand its ecosystem of lenders and data partners, welcoming a new wave of institutions committed to smarter underwriting, fraud prevention, and broader financial inclusion. Among them is Cashalo, one of the country’s leading digital lending platforms. Known for its commitment to […]
Another milestone for LenderLink before we close out the year. We’re proud to share that LenderLink has officially completed certification as a Technical Service Provider (TSP) under the guidelines of the Credit Information Corporation (CIC). The certification was awarded on December 22, 2025, following the successful completion of the CIC’s TSP training program. What is […]
MANILA, Philippines — Salmon Group, one of the Philippines’ fastest-growing fintech groups, is demonstrating the value of real-time credit data sharing through its partnership with LenderLink, the country’s first real-time credit data exchange platform. The partnership represents one of the first integrations by a Philippines-based fintech group of consumer credit data into a secure, consent-based credit exchange platform. […]
On November 27, we officially launched LenderLink with a community gathering at Uma Nota, Makati. It was part Thanksgiving, part year-end wrap, and a chance to bring together the people behind the growing network we’re building—lenders, data partners, investors, and supporters. The night kicked off with a short welcome and intro from our CEO Christo […]
LenderLink, the Philippines’ leading credit data exchange platform, received two Gold distinctions at the 2025 KMC Startup Awards held November 13 in Makati: Startup of the Year and Customer Experience Excellence. Now in its third year, the KMC Startup Awards spotlights bold founders and companies shaping industries and redefining the future of business. This year’s […]
On Tuesday, November 11, LenderLink CEO and Founder Christo Georgiev joined fellow startup founders on stage at Founders Launchpad Demo Day 2025, held in Makati City. The event brought together 300+ attendees, including investors, ecosystem enablers, and startup leaders—highlighting the innovations coming out of this year’s cohort of the Founders Launchpad program. Representing six high-growth […]
Financial inclusion in the Philippines will not be achieved by technology alone. Real progress will come when lenders combine digital tools, access to both traditional and alternative credit data, and human understanding to see borrowers more completely. That was the central theme of the pilot episode of LenderLink Lounge podcast, where fintech consultant Krizelle Lazatin […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTMUvOTSCEQ Ever wondered how lenders decide who gets approved or denied? In this episode of LenderLink Lounge, fintech experts Krizelle Lazatin (fintech sales consultant) and Kasper Svendsen (CEO, Datung.io) share how credit data providers in the Philippines are redefining risk and inclusion. From borrowers with no credit history to SMEs with only a digital footprint, […]
