Turning data into a competitive advantage
Effortless data ingestion and enrichment for sharper decision-making
Preconfigured Features
Rich feature library based on intelligence from 1000s of credit models built and deployed across multiple clients.
Multiple Credit Sources
Integrate data from various sources such as bank transactions, GST data, financial statements, device data, and trade credit information.
Bureau Roll-Ups
Aggregate credit bureau data for consumer and MSMEs, including credit scores, outstanding debts, payment histories, and derogatory marks.
Dynamic Growth
The credit Common Data Model (CDM) continuously evolves as new data and insights are integrated from various client interactions.
Large-Scale Data Ingestion
Designed to handle vast volumes of data from diverse credit sources.
Seamless Integration
Ingests data in various formats, including XML and JSON, from third-party APIs.
Modular and Scalable design
This ensures you can easily add new data sources in future (e.g. Bank statement, GST) or add new derived variables from existing sources.
Unrivalled credit models and scorecards
Unlock precision with world's smartest credit models
A suite of credit underwriting models is available for selection based on product, risk spectrum, and hyperlocal market conditions
Significant intellectual property ensures accuracy while optimizing model parameters
Scienaptic out-of-box features are tested on 400 million records, leveraging 1000+ snapshot, trended, and featured attributes from both Bureau and Non-Bureau sources
Models provide 7x more risk differentiation compared to standard Bureau Scores, offering significant opportunities to enhance approval rates without increasing risk
Comprehensive documentation of all model development steps and parameters, providing a clear trail from data to decision-making for transparency and accountability
Off-the-shelf AI models
based on Alternate data
Get access to our library of pre-configured AI models based on alternative credit data. Whether you are an established lender or just getting started, our models will help you approve more borrowers with confidence, while reducing risk.
Banking
Scorecards
Financials
Scorecards
Bureau
Scorecards
GST
Scorecards
ITR
Scorecards
SMS / Device
Scorecards
Model deployment made easy on our BRE platform
Our credit decisioning BRE platform is designed to simplify the deployment of machine learning (ML) models, making it easier to manage deployment complexity and handle big data at scale during deployment.
Significant Cost & Time Savings
Our solution dramatically reduces the cost and time associated with scoring credit decisioning models.
Flexible hosting
Deployment can be as SaaS or on client’s cloud.
Accelerated Deployment Cycles
Experience the benefits of faster model deployment cycles, enabling tangible business impact within weeks rather than months or years.
User-Friendly Interaction
Enjoy an intuitive, drag-drop UI that facilitates seamless collaboration between the platform, risk modelers, and credit processes.
Ongoing Monitoring
Scienaptic's Credit Underwriting Platform incorporates continuous feedback loops to enhance the performance and accuracy of credit models over time. By integrating performance data, market changes, and customer insights, our platform makes it easy to monitor model and strategy performance. Scienaptic offers the following model maintenance services:
Improved Accuracy
By continuously incorporating fresh data and insights, our models become increasingly precise and reliable.
Adaptability
The ability to swiftly respond to market changes and new information ensures that models remain relevant and effective.
Customer-Centric
By integrating customer feedback and insights, our models better reflect real-world behaviors and needs, leading to more accurate credit assessments.
What is a Credit Decision / Underwriting Engine?
All You Need to Know About Modern Lending
India’s lending landscape is undergoing a massive transformation. With over 400 million people now digitally active and formal credit still out of reach for many, lenders are being challenged to approve more borrowers while managing risk responsibly. At the heart of this shift is the Credit Decision Engine - also known as an Underwriting Engine or an Underwriting Platform.
But what exactly is it? Why is it critical for banks, MFIs, NBFCs, and fintechs? And how do emerging technologies like AI, Account Aggregator, Unified Credit Interface (ULI), and Alt Data shape the future of credit decisioning in India?
Let’s explore.
What is a Credit Decision Engine?
A Credit Decision Engine is a software platform that helps lenders make faster, smarter, and more consistent loan approval decisions. It uses a combination of rules, data, and increasingly, Artificial Intelligence (AI), to assess credit applications and determine the likelihood of repayment.
In simpler terms, it automates the credit underwriting process - calculating whether a borrower should be approved, how much they can borrow, and under what terms.
Whether you're a bank, NBFC, fintech, or microfinance institution (MFI), a credit decisioning system ensures that loan approvals are not just faster, but also more accurate and compliant.
How they connect?
Credit Decision Engine
Focuses on the outcome—approve, reject, or refer—based on data inputs and logic.
Underwriting Engine
Focuses on the evaluation process—how borrower risk is assessed.
Underwriting Platform
A broader solution that includes the engine, data integrations, model deployment, decision rules, compliance checks, and performance monitoring.
Scienaptic AI combines all of the above into a unified solution that lenders can trust at scale.
Why Do You Need a Modern Underwriting Platform?
India’s credit landscape is changing. Traditional score-based models are no longer enough. Lenders are now dealing with:
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Thin-file and no-file customers
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Gen Z borrowers with limited bureau history
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Freelancers and gig workers with non-traditional income
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High-volume digital applications needing real-time responses
A modern underwriting platform helps navigate these complexities by:
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Ingesting alternative data (alt data) such as GST, payment history, and more
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Optimize use of Traditional Data like Credit bureau reports (CIBIL, Experian, Equifax, CRIF High Mark), bank statements, KYC documents, income tax returns.
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Using cash-flow underwriting powered by the Account Aggregator framework
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Incorporating real-time APIs from Unified Credit Interface (ULI)
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Using AI/ML models that continuously learn and improve credit risk predictions
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Delivering decisions in milliseconds across personal loans, BNPL, auto loans, MSME credit, Housing Loans, and beyond
Alt Data: The Game Changer
In India, where many borrowers lack a traditional credit score, alternative data is unlocking new possibilities. A powerful underwriting engine taps into data like:
Utility bill payments (electricity, mobile, internet)
Digital payment transactions (UPI, wallets, BNPL services)
Spending and saving patterns from bank accounts
Behavioral biometrics (typing speed, swipe patterns)
Educational qualifications and employment history
Publicly available data
GST returns for businesses / MSMEs
This opens up credit to millions while keeping default rates under control.
Alt Data: The Game Changer
In India, where many borrowers lack a traditional credit score, alternative data is unlocking new possibilities. A powerful underwriting engine taps into data like:
The India Advantage: Account Aggregator and Unified Lending Interface (ULI)
India's digital public infrastructure is creating unique opportunities for credit decisioning. The Account Aggregator (AA) framework, regulated by the RBI, allows for secure, consent-based sharing of financial data across different financial institutions. This means a borrower can seamlessly and digitally share their bank statements, investment portfolios, and other financial information with a lender, eliminating the need for cumbersome physical document submission.
Complementing this is the vision of the Unified Lending Interface (ULI), a digital platform designed to streamline credit access through consent-based digital flows of financial information. ULI aims to further reduce paperwork, expedite loan approvals, and enhance credit accessibility for underserved segments like MSMEs and rural borrowers.
An advanced Credit Decision/Underwriting Engine for the Indian market must be fully integrated with the Account Aggregator network and poised to leverage the ULI for even more efficient and inclusive lending. This allows for real-time access to verified financial data, significantly accelerating the underwriting process and enabling more precise risk assessments.
Benefits of a Modern Credit Decision Platform
Implementing an advanced Credit Decision/Underwriting Engine delivers a multitude of benefits for financial institutions in India:
Faster Turnaround Times
Automating decisioning significantly reduces the time from application to disbursal, improving customer experience and market responsiveness.
Improved Accuracy and Reduced Risk
AI-powered analysis of vast data sets, including alt data, leads to more precise risk assessments and lower default rates.
Enhanced Operational Efficiency
Automation frees up human underwriters to focus on complex cases, strategic initiatives, and customer engagement, rather than routine data processing.
Wider Financial Inclusion
By leveraging alt data, lenders can assess the creditworthiness of "new-to-credit" or "thin-file" borrowers, expanding access to finance for previously underserved segments.
Consistent Decision Making
Eliminates human subjectivity and ensures that all applications are evaluated against the same objective criteria, leading to fairer and more compliant lending.
Regulatory Compliance & Auditability
Automated systems ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines and provide clear audit trails for every decision made.
Fraud Detection
Advanced AI models can identify anomalies and patterns indicative of fraudulent activities more effectively than manual checks.
Scalability
The ability to process a higher volume of applications without a proportional increase in manual resources.
Personalized Offers
By understanding customer behavior and risk profiles better, lenders can offer tailored products and pricing, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Choosing the Right Underwriting Platform for Your Business
When considering a Credit Decision/Underwriting Engine or underwriting platform for your operations in India, look for solutions that offer:
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Robust AI and Machine Learning Capabilities: To unlock the full potential of data-driven decisioning.
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Seamless Integration: With existing systems and, crucially, with the Account Aggregator network and the evolving Unified Lending Interface.
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Flexibility and Configurability: To adapt to your specific credit policies, product offerings, and market changes.
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Scalability: To grow with your business and handle increasing volumes.
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Comprehensive Data Ingestion: Ability to incorporate both traditional and diverse alt data sources.
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Strong Reporting and Analytics: For continuous monitoring, performance optimization, and regulatory compliance.
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User-Friendly Unified Credit Interface (UCI): For efficient management and oversight by your team.
Final Thoughts
As India moves toward a credit-first economy, lenders must evolve beyond traditional scoring and manual underwriting. A robust, AI-powered Credit Decision Engine or Underwriting Platform is no longer optional - it is foundational.
Whether you are lending to salaried professionals in metros, MSMEs in tier-2 cities, or gig workers across the country, your ability to underwrite faster and fairer will define your success.
Embrace a platform that is intelligent, scalable, and ready for the future. One that brings together the power of AI, alt data, Account Aggregator, and Unified Credit Interface—for smarter, safer credit decisions.