Use case #0002

Offer generation: the personalised offer Pre-Approval AI creates for each borrower

Two borrowers with similar eligibility scores should not receive identical offers if their situations are different. The home loan borrower with an appreciated property and ₹16L of FOIR headroom needs a different offer from the MSME borrower with growing GST revenue and ₹22L of headroom — different amount, different rate, different tenor, different value proposition. The Pre-Approval Offer AI generates a distinct offer for each of the 6,841 eligible borrowers: the right amount for their specific FOIR headroom, the right rate for their credit tier, the right product for their profile, and a message that explains why this offer was made for them specifically.

Two borrowers with similar eligibility scores should not receive identical offers if their situations are different. The home loan borrower with an appreciated property and ₹16L of FOIR headroom needs a different offer from the MSME borrower with growing GST revenue and ₹22L of headroom — different amount, different rate, different tenor, different value proposition. The Pre-Approval Offer AI generates a distinct offer for each of the 6,841 eligible borrowers: the right amount for their specific FOIR headroom, the right rate for their credit tier, the right product for their profile, and a message that explains why this offer was made for them specifically.

The three dimensions of a personalised pre-approval offer

A personalised pre-approval has three dimensions that vary by borrower. The financial terms: amount, rate, and tenor — each determined by the borrower's specific eligibility factors, not by a standard product brochure. The amount is bounded by the FOIR headroom calculation; the rate is determined by the CIBIL score tier and the product type; the tenor is bounded by the product maximum and constrained to ensure the closing EMI does not fall after the borrower's expected retirement age (for salaried borrowers) or business vintage ceiling (for MSMEs). The value proposition: why this product, why now, what specific aspect of the borrower's situation makes this the right offer at this moment. The call to action: what the borrower needs to do, what documents they need (minimal or none where the institution already has them), how long the offer is valid, and what happens next if they accept.

"A pre-approval offer that says '₹16,80,000 at 10.5% for 10 years — your EMI would be ₹22,440' is a financial offer. One that also says 'this has been calculated based on your 36 months of perfect repayments and your property's current value of ₹91 lakhs' is a relationship statement."

Ananya's pre-approval offer: the complete personalised offer card

[Institution Name] — Pre-Approved for You
Genuine Pre-Approval · No Application Required
Dear Ananya,

Three years ago, you trusted us with your home loan. Since then, you've paid every single EMI on time — 36 months, zero misses. Your CIBIL score has risen 68 points. Your property in Indiranagar has grown in value. And your income has increased by 18% in the last year.

Based on all of this, we've done the credit assessment already. You're pre-approved for an additional facility — no application form, no document chase, no uncertainty about the outcome.
Pre-approved amount₹16,80,000
Interest rate10.50% p.a.
Tenor120 months
Monthly EMI₹22,440
TypeHome Loan Top-Up
Offer valid untilDecember 15, 2025

This facility is secured against your existing home in Indiranagar — no additional collateral or mortgage is required. Your current home loan EMI of ₹42,800 continues unchanged. The ₹22,440 monthly EMI for this top-up will bring your total monthly commitment to ₹65,240 — comfortably within the range your income supports.

You can use this facility for anything: home renovation, children's education, a family occasion, or simply as a financial cushion. There are no restrictions on end use for a home loan top-up.

To accept this offer: simply reply "YES" to this message or tap the button below. We will call you within 24 hours to confirm the amount (you can take anywhere from ₹5 lakh up to ₹16.8 lakh), share the repayment schedule, and arrange disbursement — typically within 5 working days of confirmation.

Documents we'll need (most we already have): latest 2 months' bank statements. That's it.

Pre-Approval Offer AI · Generated Nov 1, 2025 · Eligibility score 96/100 · Amount: max FOIR headroom calc Outreach scheduled: Nov 5, 2025 · Channel: WhatsApp + Email

How the rate is set for each pre-approval

The interest rate in each pre-approval is not the standard product rate from the brochure — it is a risk-based rate determined by the borrower's CIBIL score, product type, and the institution's current cost of funds. The Pre-Approval AI applies the institution's rate matrix at the time of the scan. For Ananya, with a CIBIL of 762 and a home loan top-up product: the base rate is 10.25%, plus a tenor premium of 0.25% for a 10-year tenor, minus a relationship discount of 0.00% (applied for borrowers with 30+ months of zero DPD). Final rate: 10.50%. This rate is locked for the offer validity period — Ananya will receive exactly 10.50% if she accepts before December 15, regardless of any rate changes the institution makes between now and then.

The rate lock is the element that makes a pre-approval a genuine commitment rather than an indication. An offer that says "rate may vary at disbursement" is not a pre-approval — it is a conditional expression of interest. The Pre-Approval Offer AI locks the rate at the offer generation date and the institution is committed to honour it for the validity period. This commitment is what earns the conversion premium that generic offers do not achieve.

What varies by borrower segment

SegmentOffer amount basisRate basisKey personalisation in message
HL borrower → HL top-up FOIR headroom × income · Capped at LTV 75% of current property value CIBIL tier + HL top-up product rate + tenor premium Property appreciation mentioned · 36-month repayment record cited · Renovation/education framing
MSME → WC top-up FOIR headroom × business income · Capped at 40% of annual GST turnover CIBIL tier + MSME rate + GST performance premium/discount GST revenue growth specifically cited · Business expansion framing · Stock or supplier payment use case
HL borrower → LAP 60% of current property forced-sale value minus existing HL outstanding LAP rate grid · LTV-based premium · CIBIL discount where applicable Equity built message · Larger ticket opportunity · Business or personal framing
Salaried → personal loan FOIR headroom × salary · Maximum ₹10L · Minimum CIBIL 700 Personal loan risk rate · CIBIL band determines rate · No collateral premium CIBIL improvement highlighted · Maturity proximity mentioned (if <18M remaining) · Unsecured speed framing
₹16.8LAnanya's pre-approved amount — precisely calculated from 15.3pp FOIR headroom at ₹1,10,000/month income · Not a round number
10.50%Rate locked at offer date — CIBIL 762 tier · HL top-up product · Relationship discount applied · Committed for 45 days
2 docsDocuments required — latest 2 months bank statements · Everything else already held · Fastest path to disbursement
5 daysDisbursement timeline from acceptance — institution has already done the credit work · No re-underwriting required

The offer that commits to a specific rate and amount for 45 days is the offer that converts — the one that says "terms may vary" is the one that gets filed away

The behavioural economics of a genuine pre-approval are different from a generic offer. When a borrower receives a letter that says "you are pre-approved for ₹16,80,000 at 10.50% — your EMI would be ₹22,440 — valid until December 15," they can make a decision. They can run the numbers. They can discuss with their spouse. They can say yes or no. When a borrower receives a letter that says "you may be eligible for a home loan top-up — rates starting from 10.25%" they have nothing to make a decision about — they would need to apply to find out what they would actually receive. The Pre-Approval Offer AI generates the commitment that enables the decision, because that is the only version of a pre-approval that actually converts.

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