Honey Loan joins LenderLink’s shared credit network to support sustainable expansion in the Philippines
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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. […]

Interest rate caps: Why the next competitive edge is better data, not higher pricing
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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 […]

Cashalo joins LenderLink to power smarter credit decisions
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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 […]

LenderLink recognized as Certified Technical Service Provider by the CIC
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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 […]

Salmon and LenderLink strengthen responsible lending through real-time credit data sharing
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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. […]

Launching LenderLink: An evening of thanksgiving and connections
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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 wins Startup of the Year at the 2025 KMC Startup Awards, capping a breakthrough year of growth and innovation
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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 […]

LenderLink presents growth and impact at the Founders Launchpad Demo Day 2025
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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 […]

Credit data in the Philippines: Why tech, access, and human insight must work together
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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 […]

Rethinking creditworthiness: Real stories behind lending decisions | LenderLink Lounge Podcast
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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, […]

The LenderLink Consumer Credit Insights Q1–Q3 2025
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Who’s borrowing, how they use credit, and where the risks lie: aggregated from the LenderLink network. From January to September 2025, LenderLink aggregated millions of credit records exchanged among member lenders. The data reveals how borrowers across the Philippines are applying, borrowing, and repaying, as well as how shared data is giving lenders a clearer, […]

LenderLink: Accelerating financial inclusion in the Philippines as a leading credit data provider
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Just months after launch, LenderLink continues to set the pace for alternative credit data providers in the Philippines. With a borrower pool of over 36 million individuals and more than 600,000 credit data exchanges to date, our network’s growth points to surging demand among digital lenders, BNPL firms, installment loan companies, and digital banks. Driving […]