Optimizing Loan Approval with Amazon SageMaker

Client Organization

The client is a provider of innovative solutions specifically designed for lenders. Their platform focuses on simplifying the loan process by eliminating the need for paperwork, enhancing data transparency, and improving efficiency in borrower verification.

Project Brief

The client faced challenges with its loan approval process. The company received thousands of loan applications daily, but the back-office team struggled to prioritize these applications effectively. Many loans that were highly eligible and likely to be approved were delayed due to manual sorting and prioritization, leading to customer dissatisfaction and potential revenue loss.

Business Needs And Challenges

Manual Processing Bottlenecks: The client’s back-office team struggled to manage the high volume of daily loan applications, causing delays in processing high-priority loans.
Customer Dissatisfaction: Delays in approving eligible loans led to frustration among customers, risking the client’s reputation as a reliable lender.
Lost Revenue Opportunities: Delayed approvals of profitable loans resulted in missed revenue opportunities, highlighting the need for faster processing.

Scalability Issues: The existing manual process couldn’t keep up with the growing volume of applications, necessitating a scalable solution.
Need for Data-Driven Decisions: The client needed to replace error-prone manual sorting with a data-driven approach to optimize loan approval and prioritization.

Solutions

Our experts at Sigma decided to implement a machine learning solution using Amazon SageMaker to automate and optimize the prioritization process. Here’s how we did it:

Data Collection and Preparation:
- Gathered historical data on loan applications, including key features like credit scores, income levels, employment history, loan-to-value ratios, and past approval outcomes.
- Incorporated data on the time taken at each stage of the approval process.
Model Training:
- Built and trained a predictive model using Amazon SageMaker with a Supervised Learning approach.
- The model assigned priority scores to loan applications based on their likelihood of approval and potential profitability.

Deployment and Integration:
- Deployed the trained model on Amazon SageMaker to process loan applications in real-time.
- Integrated the model’s predictions into the loan management system for automatic prioritization of applications.
Continuous Improvement:
- Leveraged SageMaker’s capabilities to refine the model over time, incorporating new data for enhanced accuracy.

Benefits

40% Faster Approvals: Prioritized high-value loans, significantly speeding up processing times.
25% Higher Conversion Rates: Improved customer satisfaction with quicker approvals for eligible applicants.

15% Revenue Increase: Captured more high-value loans, boosting overall revenue.

Conclusion

By leveraging Amazon SageMaker, the client was able to transform its loan approval process, making it more efficient and customer-centric. The automated prioritization ensured that the back-office team focused on the most promising applications, leading to significant improvements in processing time, customer satisfaction, and overall business performance.

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