January 2025

January marked a slow start to the year, with loan volume contracting by 9.17%, extending the decline from previous months.

January marked a slow start to the year, with loan volume contracting by 9.17%, extending the decline from previous months. Outstanding balances also dipped, down 2.34%, signalling a more cautious lending environment. Delinquency trends were mixed—while Par 90 improved slightly, decreasing by 0.13%, Par 30 and Par 60 edged up by 0.24% and 0.28%, respectively, indicating some early-stage repayment pressures. The collection rate fell by 1.91%, reinforcing ongoing challenges in payment recoveries. Meanwhile, loan terms shortened by 1.73%, and interest rates climbed by 0.65%, which may impact affordability for borrowers but provide some relief to lender margins. As 2025 progresses, navigating portfolio stability amid shifting borrower dynamics will be a key priority.

A full breakdown of the calculations for these metrics is available here.

IndicatorJanuary MoM
Volume-9.17%
Outstanding Balance-2.34%
Par 300.24%
Par 600.28%
Par 90-0.13%
Collection Rate-1.91%
Term-1.73%
Interest0.65%

January marked a slow start to the year, with loan volume contracting by 9.17%, extending the decline from previous months. Outstanding balances also dipped, down 2.34%, signalling a more cautious lending environment. Delinquency trends were mixed—while Par 90 improved slightly, decreasing by 0.13%, Par 30 and Par 60 edged up by 0.24% and 0.28%, respectively, indicating some early-stage repayment pressures. The collection rate fell by 1.91%, reinforcing ongoing challenges in payment recoveries. Meanwhile, loan terms shortened by 1.73%, and interest rates climbed by 0.65%, which may impact affordability for borrowers but provide some relief to lender margins. As 2025 progresses, navigating portfolio stability amid shifting borrower dynamics will be a key priority.

A full breakdown of the calculations for these metrics is available here.

IndicatorJanuary MoM
Volume-9.17%
Outstanding Balance-2.34%
Par 300.24%
Par 600.28%
Par 90-0.13%
Collection Rate-1.91%
Term-1.73%
Interest0.65%