ZestMoney’s rapid downfall from a USD 440 million valuation within a year is spotlighting weak loan recovery across fintech lenders, especially those built on unsecured credit. The shakeout also raises tough questions for BNPL platforms that scaled quickly by extending loans without strong repayment performance, suggesting tighter scrutiny and funding headwinds ahead for the sector.
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