RBI restores default loss guarantees for NBFCs
Mumbai: In a move that could support stronger credit expansion, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has restored the use of default loss guarantees (DLGs) for non-bank lenders, rolling back last year's curbs that had forced them to make higher provisions on loans sourced through fintech partners.Non-banking finance companies (NBFC) can now factor in DLGs when setting aside buffers for potential loan losses, provided the guarantee forms an integral part of the loan arrangement, the RBI said last week. The regulator also said lenders must update their loss estimates each time the guarantee is invoked, as the protection available reduces with every use.For NBFCs, this change reduces provisioning pressure, improves profitability, and frees up balance-sheet capacity for fresh lending. For fintechs, meanwhile, it would encourage greater loan origination. The revised framework takes effect immediately.128394142 "This is a significant relief for NBFCs like us that are engaged in digital l...