TED: A smart loan for people with no credit history (yet) | Shivani Siroya

The video discusses the importance of trust in lending, highlighting how personal relationships often influence credit decisions. It explains the global issue of 2.5 billion people lacking credit scores due to the absence of formal financial records. A mobile application is introduced that uses mobile data to create credit scores, enabling financial access for those without traditional credit histories. Jenipher's story illustrates how this technology can transform lives by providing loans based on data analysis. The video concludes by emphasizing the positive impact of credit scores on personal and economic growth.

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