Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Satin Creditcare Aims for 4% Credit Cost
Satin Creditcare, a company that gives small loans, wants to lower the cost of loans that don't get paid back to almost 4%.
They had a cost of 4.23% last quarter.
The company's boss, HP Singh, said they will grow slowly, aiming for 10-15% growth each year.
They reject a lot of loan applications, about 65%, to make sure they only lend to people who can pay back.
They are also opening new branches and waiting for permission to start a special investment fund.
Small loan companies are finding it hard to get money, but things are getting better.
Satin Creditcare aims to reduce credit cost to near 4% from 4.23% in Q3.
The company targets 10-15% yearly growth, focusing on portfolio quality.
Loan rejection rate is high at 65% to maintain underwriting standards.
Margins will remain stable due to reduced cost of funds.
Portfolio at risk loans have reduced, and the trend is expected to continue.
- Who
- Satin Creditcare, a micro-finance institution
- What
- Aims to reduce credit cost to near 4% and grow cautiously
- When
- Next quarter and fiscal year 2026
- Where
- Primarily in India, with a focus on Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To maintain portfolio quality and stable margins
- Current Credit Cost
- 4.23%
- Target Credit Cost
- Near 4%
- Loan Rejection Rate
- 65%
- Yearly Growth Target
- 10-15%
- Branches Opened in 9MFY26
- 363
- Total Branches Target
- 400
- Funding Challenge
- Small and mid-sized MFIs face challenges
- AIF Application Status
- Submitted to SEBI in December