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SBS embeds AI into core banking platform

A major upgrade to core banking software brings AI-driven lending tools to financial institutions, promising faster approvals for retail customers.

Curated by Financing Your Way from original reporting by Finextra — Lending. Summary is AI-assisted and editorially reviewed — see our editorial standards.

Better loan approval rates and faster financing decisions are coming to the core software used by many of your lenders. SBS, a major fintech provider for 1,500 financial institutions, is embedding artificial intelligence directly into its lending platforms. For retailers, this represents a significant shift in how consumer credit is handled at the point of sale. Instead of relying on rigid, older systems, your lending partners will soon have access to AI-driven tools that can better predict creditworthiness and automate the 'boring' parts of the application process. This technology helps lenders move away from simple credit scores toward more nuanced data analysis. It means faster approvals for your customers and fewer manual reviews that slow down a sale. For operators, this translates to a smoother checkout experience and potentially higher conversion rates as lenders become more comfortable backing a wider range of borrowers. The system is designed to be 'enterprise-grade,' meaning it prioritizes security and compliance, so the transition to AI shouldn't introduce new regulatory headaches for your financing programs. As lenders adopt these tools, expect them to offer more flexible, real-time financing options for your storefront or e-commerce site.

Source: Finextra — Lending

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