Consumer Finance

Credit Limit Calculation

Dynamic Credit Limit Calculation from Banking Data

Static credit limits leave money on the table or create excessive risk. Fiskil calculates optimal credit limits dynamically based on real-time financial behavior and cash flow.

Static Credit Limits Are Either Too High or Too Low

Traditional credit limits don't reflect current financial capacity, leading to either foregone revenue or excessive risk.

  • Conservative limits leave revenue on the table

  • Aggressive limits lead to defaults and write-offs

  • Limits don't adjust with changing financial circumstances

  • No differentiation based on actual affordability

  • Good customers reach limits while risky customers overextend

Dynamic, Behavior-Based Credit Limits

Calculate optimal credit limits based on verified income, cash flow, existing commitments, and financial stability.

Income-Based Calculation

Set limits as percentage of verified disposable income.

Dynamic Adjustment

Automatically adjust limits as financial circumstances change.

Risk-Based Segmentation

Different limit formulas for different risk segments.

Utilization Optimisation

Increase limits proactively for good customers approaching their limit.

How to Implement Dynamic Credit Limits

Replace static limits with dynamic, behavior-based calculation.

1

Connect Customer Accounts

Customer connects banking for credit limit determination.

2

Analyze Financial Position

API analyzes income, expenses, commitments, and financial stability.

3

Calculate Optimal Limit

System calculates appropriate credit limit based on affordability and risk.

4

Ongoing Monitoring

Limits adjust automatically as financial circumstances change.

Key Features

Affordability-Based Limits

Limits set based on actual ability to repay, not arbitrary rules.

Real-Time Limit Adjustments

Limits increase for income growth, decrease for financial stress.

Commitment-Aware Calculation

Limits account for existing debt and payment obligations.

Proactive Limit Increases

Automatically increase limits for good customers before they request it.

Risk-Adjusted Pricing

Higher limits for lower-risk customers, with appropriate fees for risk.

Spend Pattern Analysis

Limits optimised based on typical spending patterns and needs.

Real-World Examples

BNPL Platform

A BNPL provider uses dynamic limits to maximize revenue and minimize defaults.

Result: Revenue per customer up 28%, default rate down 32% with optimised limits.

Credit Card Issuer

A fintech card issuer sets limits based on real-time affordability.

Result: Approved 40% more customers with thin files while maintaining low default rate.

Retail Finance

A retailer offers store credit with banking data-based limits.

Result: Sales increased 35% with higher limits for qualified customers.

Technical Specifications

API Endpoints

  • POST /credit-limit/calculate
  • GET /accounts/{accountId}/affordability
  • POST /credit-limit/adjust
  • GET /credit-limit/recommended

Data Types

  • Recommended credit limit

  • Disposable income

  • Risk score

  • Existing credit utilization

  • Limit adjustment triggers

  • Affordability metrics

Authentication

OAuth 2.0 / CDR consent

Real-Time Data

Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

Limits based on disposable income, financial stability, existing commitments, and risk profile.

Limits can be recalculated monthly or triggered by significant financial changes.

Conservative buffering ensures limits are sustainable and don't overextend customers.

Yes, instant reassessment can approve increases when financial situation has improved.

Income loss, increased debt burden, or financial stress indicators trigger protective decreases.

More accurate because based on current cash flow rather than historical credit behavior.

Yes, limit calculation formulas can be customised by risk segment or customer type.

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