Introduction to Equity Contribution

Equity contribution is an initial payment made by a borrower as part of the down payment on a loan. This contribution serves as a commitment from the borrower, indicating their financial stake in the transaction. It reduces the loan amount required from the lender and provides a buffer against potential defaults.


To configure equity contribution on a loan product in the Lendsqr admin console, follow these steps:


Step-by-Step Configuration

  1. Login to the admin console 
  2. Navigate to "Loan Products" under "Product Management".
    • Once logged in, locate the side navigation and click on "Product Management."
    • In the dropdown menu, select "Loan Products."


    3. Create or Update a Loan Product

  • To create a new loan product, click on the "New Loan Product" button.

  • To update an existing product, find the product in the list and click on the "Edit" button next to it.

    

    4. Access the Fees Section

  • Scroll down to the "Fees" section of the loan product form.
  • Click on the "Create a new Fee" button to open a modal window.

    

    5. Select Equity Contribution

  • In the modal window, choose "Equity Contribution" from the list of fee types.
  • Fill in the required details for the equity contribution, including the name, amount, and charge type (e.g., percentage or fixed amount).

    6. Submit and Close the Modal

  • After entering the details, click on the "Create Fee" button to save the equity contribution.
  • Close the modal window to return to the loan product form.


    7. Activate the Equity Contribution

  • In the Fees section, locate the newly created equity contribution.
  • Toggle the switch to activate the equity contribution for this loan product.

    8. Save Changes

  • Scroll to the bottom of the loan product form.
  • Click on the "Save" button to create or update the loan product with the equity contribution.