Client Profile
A commercial bank in the Philippines processing 50,000+ loan applications annually with a 21-day average turnaround.
The Challenge
Manual underwriting processes, paper-based documentation, and fragmented systems created bottlenecks that were losing the bank market share to digital-first competitors.
Our Approach
Nirji conducted a comprehensive process audit, designed an AI-assisted underwriting workflow, and implemented robotic process automation (RPA) for document verification and compliance checks.
Solution Delivered
Reduced loan processing time from 21 days to 4 days. Automated 70% of compliance checks and freed 35 FTEs for higher-value relationship management activities.
Measurable Outcomes
21 → 4 days
Processing Time Reduction
70%
Automation Rate
35
FTEs Redeployed
"The ROI was visible within 90 days. Nirji delivered what our internal team had been trying to do for three years."
Services Used in This Engagement
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