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AI reduces credit evaluation costs, unlocking new borrower segments

AI reduces credit evaluation costs, unlocking new borrower segments

Artificial intelligence is lowering the cost of assessing creditworthiness, allowing lenders to responsibly serve customer segments previously considered too risky or expensive to evaluate. Builders should rethink loan origination workflows—AI-driven underwriting isn't just a cost play, it's a market expansion play for segments with limited credit history.

Source: YourStory ↗

🎧 This story is in the 16 July 2026 episode — Arjun & Meera
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