OTP Bank uses latest technologies for development of factoring services - L.Zaika
OTP Bank uses the latest technologies for the development of factoring services, which allows to significantly speed up work processes and provide financing to customers faster. This was stated by Lina Zaika, Head of Factoring Finance Department of OTP Bank, during the round table discussion "How factoring can support business development during the war" organized by the Financial Club.
According to her, the Bank has switched to full electronic document management: from signing relevant agreements and executing documents on assignment of the right of monetary claim to compiling registers and storing loan files. "We are actively using new technologies, including robots, artificial intelligence and all possible means that help, for example, in verifying supporting documents for loan applications and speed up work processes. We are developing in such a way that our clients can exchange not only electronic documents online, but also receive all the necessary information from the Bank," said Ms. Zaika.
Factoring financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is an affordable and convenient product. Factoring allows you to get working capital for your business immediately after the delivery of goods, without waiting for the end of the deferred payment period under the contract with the buyer. "This type of financing is especially relevant for small companies with limited assets due to the absence of the need to provide collateral, as well as a reduction in the interest burden for them," she added.
This instrument of bank financing was supported by the state in the form of the "Affordable Factoring" program, which operates within the framework of the state business support "Affordable Loans 5-7-9%" to provide working